Welcome to Tuesday, May 9th, hammocks and armchairs...

President Biden signed an executive order to make child and home care services more affordable.

The executive order aims to improve care and affordability without congressionally-approved legislation or approved funding. The order includes over fifty specific directives to Cabinet agencies to work toward fixing the affordability crisis of childcare and home care. 

Do you support investing more in child and elder care?

BILL: Texas Shooting - Criminalize white supremacist hate crimes? - Leading against white supremacy act - H.R.61

Mauricio Garcia, a man with potential links to the far right, opened fire at a mall in Allen, Texas, outside of Dallas on Saturday, killing at least eight people and injuring seven. Garcia wore a clothing patch saying "Right Wing Death Squad." The phrase is popular among right-wing extremists and white supremacists. 

Demand your reps take action on white supremacy

Russia cracks down on draft dodgers as Ukraine casualties mount

In light of Russia's ongoing and protracted invasion of Ukraine, the country plans to introduce electronic draft papers to help crack down on the many "draft dodgers" who have fled to neighboring countries to avoid enlistment.

How do you feel about Russia's move to increase military presence in Ukraine?

Taxes or teams - Who should pay for stadiums?

The Nashville Metro Council recently approved a $2.1 billion budget for the construction of a new stadium for the Tennessee Titans. The decision followed a contentious public debate in Nashville about the value of investing public funds in such large-scale projects.

Should the public fund sports arenas?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is National Teacher Day. When has a teacher impacted your life? 

—Emma Kansiz 

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