Marianne Dhenin

3 days ago | truthout.org | Marianne Dhenin |Merula Furtado

On May 30, the Trump administration released its most comprehensive look yet at its proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposal heightened concerns that the disability community and advocacy groups have voiced in recent months regarding the administration’s plan to eliminate the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and related grant programs.

4 days ago | ssir.org | Marianne Dhenin

Environment Garden for Wildlife invites college students to design and plant gardens tocreate a greener future. To read this article and start a full year of unlimited online access, subscribe now! Subscribe Now Already a subscriber? Login Need to register for your premium online access,which is included with your paid subscription? Register Now Support SSIR’s coverage of cross-sector solutions to global challenges.

1 week ago | yesmagazine.org | Marianne Dhenin

A diverse coalition has come together in St. Louis to oppose tax exemptions granted to weapons manufacturers. Launched in March 2025 under the banner “Not Another Nickel,” the coalition argues that tax exemptions for these manufacturers rob St. Louis of funding for schools and infrastructure, contribute to local pollution, and fuel foreign wars.

1 week ago | laprogressive.com | Marianne Dhenin |Rob Maurer

Around the U.S., progressive candidates are preparing to run for office and push for a liberal opposition that lives up to its ideals. I no longer believe in the Democratic Party,” says Kylie Sparks, a Los Angeles–based actor, writer, and organizer. Sparks volunteered for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign in 2012 and worked on Hillary Clinton’s influencer squad in 2016, drumming up support for the candidate via their personal social media accounts.

1 week ago | portside.org | Marianne Dhenin

Voters Demand a Bolder and More Progressive Democratic Party Published May 24, 2025 I no longer believe in the Democratic Party,” says Kylie Sparks, a Los Angeles–based actor, writer, and organizer. Sparks volunteered for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign in 2012 and worked on Hillary Clinton’s influencer squad in 2016, drumming up support for the candidate via their personal social media accounts.