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USAID in Turmoil: What's Happening and Why It Matters

February 2, 2025

The future of the USAID agency hangs by a thread. Why is the government ordering massive changes? It's all very complicated. USAID, the heart of the country's humanitarian aid efforts abroad, faces a significant overhaul. This time, the shakeup is different. The Trump administration has put USAID

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The Climate Crisis Demands Leadership at the State Level: A Call to Action

September 11, 2024

The climate crisis is an existential threat to our planet, and it's time to take action. But, did you know that state legislatures hold the key to our survival? A recent Supreme Court decision has reminded us that federal agencies can't be relied upon to make progress on crucial issues like climate