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How Biden hurt folks who need SNAP

"Republicans are more obsessed with hurting poor people than holding banks accountable"

Salon · Jun 18, 2023

Cutting GST on fresh produce won’t help those most in need – a targeted approach works better

Food prices are rising at the fastest rate in almost four decades, with fruit and vegetables up more than 22% in the past year. As often happens during a cost of living crisis, there have been calls to remove the goods and services tax (GST) from fresh produce.

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2023

The dangers of SNAP benefit reductions

"Anything that reduces access to SNAP . . . is going to have the effect of increasing food insecurity rates"

Salon · Jun 15, 2023

Fights, stabbings, child sex acts – the brutal footage vulnerable young people are viewing on Snapchat

One 14-year-old girl spoke about seeing a video of a rape on social media

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

New food stamp requirements test states and USDA - Roll Call

A legislative and regulatory storm is brewing as government agencies work to turn the new food stamp work requirements into reality. 

Roll Call · Jun 8, 2023

6 months in, Hakeem Jeffries reflects on the debt ceiling drama and replacing Pelosi

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sat down with All Things Considered's Juana Summers to talk about the recent debt ceiling negotiations and what this says about the direction Congress is headed.

WEKU · Jun 7, 2023

Instagram reportedly testing an AI chatbot with 30 personalities to choose from

After Snapchat recently added its version of AI chatbot dubbed My AI, Instagram might be on its way to launching something similar.

Android Central · Jun 7, 2023

As Haringey’s warehouse district is lined up for redevelopment the creative community is fighting back

A Haringey warehouse complex has been home to artists, performers and other creatives for more than 20 years. Now their way of living is under threat

Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2023

Saudi Arabia warns Snapchat users that ‘insulting’ regime is a criminal offense

Users of the social media app have faced legal consequences for posts – some private – that are critical of Saudi authorities

The Guardian - US · Jun 5, 2023

Debt ceiling "Nothing to brag about"

"It was critical to reach an agreement and it's very good news for the American people," Biden said on Friday

Salon · Jun 3, 2023