Social safety net: Not a welfare state

Re: “U.S. can’t afford to keep expanding the size of its welfare state” (Oct. 27, Opinion): There is plenty of U.S. money for humane treatment of those who need care, but most of our federal taxes go to past, current or future wars. Military spending a…

October 31, 2025
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Early education: Investment is essential

I’m writing in response to “WA lawmakers cut spots for free preschool program” (Sept. 22, Education Lab), which underscores the child care crisis and the disconnect between early education programs. As a parent with firsthand experience in the Early Ch…

October 31, 2025
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