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- How a politically diverse group of ordinary Wisconsin citizens turned a kitchen-table idea into the law of the land — and made their state the 49th to guarantee a full year of postpartum Medicaid coverage. When Governor Tony Evers stepped to the podium at a Wisconsin children’s hospital last Wednesday to sign legislation extending postpartum… The post Builders Like You Just Scored a Huge Legislative Victory for New Moms appeared first on Builders.
- Gallup Poll Finds New High of 45% in U.S. Identify as Political Independents — Here’s What That Means for the Future of Politics American politics can feel like a constant tug-of-war. Red versus blue. Left versus right. Us versus them. The rope has been pulled so hard for so long that a record number of… The post Nearly Half of Americans Now Identify as Political Independents appeared first on Builders.
- The Lone Star State Has Allocated $20 Billion to Solving Its Water Crisis. Some Experts Warn It’s Not Nearly Enough. Texas is a state built on growth. More people, more businesses, more cities rising from open land. For generations that growth felt almost limitless. But one resource may ultimately decide how far that growth can… The post Is Texas Running Out of Water? appeared first on Builders.
- How to stay grounded in reality — and humanity When the Iran War broke out, the public conversation escalated almost as quickly as the conflict itself. Within minutes, timelines filled with hot takes, sweeping claims, and people suddenly confident they solved Middle Eastern geopolitics between lunch and their third cup of coffee. But the Iran… The post What We Keep Getting Wrong About the Iran War appeared first on Builders.
- My name is Lucy, and I’ve been living in Israel for the past four and a half years. I work as a full-time scriptwriter for Builders of the Middle East, where I write content that amplifies the voices of real people across the region, especially those living in some of its most complex and conflicted… The post Humanity Is the One Thing War Can’t Take: Life in Israel During the Iran War appeared first on Builders.
- Primaries used to be the sad side salad of American democracy — technically part of the meal, but largely ignored. Now everyone wants a bite. And that shift could change everything about who ends up on your November ballot. Election season kicked off this week with the Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas Primary Elections on… The post The Tides Are Turning This Election Season appeared first on Builders.
- Following the mass shooting in Downtown Austin this morning and the outbreak of war in the Middle East, Builders Movement is postponing its Texas Independence Day event scheduled for tomorrow, March 2, at the State Capitol until further notice. Monday’s event was intended to celebrate independence and civic participation ahead of Tuesday’s Primary Election. Out… The post Our Capitol Event on 3/2 Has Been Postponed Until Further Notice appeared first on Builders.
- By Sharon McMahon I am a person who has read the Minnesota state constitution for fun. I realize this makes me unusual. But when I ask most people what they could do this week to strengthen American democracy, they either go big — vote, protest, run for office — or they go nowhere, because nothing… The post What If It’s Simpler Than You Think? appeared first on Builders.
- Every election cycle, a fresh wave of misinformation sweeps through Texas — on social media, in group chats, and sometimes even on the news. These myths don’t just spread confusion. They actively discourage people from voting. As we approach the Texas primary election on March 3, let’s set the record straight on six of the… The post 6 Texas Voting Myths, Debunked appeared first on Builders.
- The first question every voter should ask when evaluating a candidate By Brian Hamilton My dad never graduated from high school. He used to tell me: “Brian, talking ain’t doing.” Despite not having the fancy degrees that many of us hold, my father instinctively knew the importance of action. One of our better presidents, Teddy… The post Have They Ever Built Anything? appeared first on Builders.
- We’re Launching a Get-Out-The-Vote Campaign Inspired by Texas’s Strangest and Most Beloved Mascot: The Armadillo In Texas, we have a state mammal that tells the whole story. When threatened, the armadillo rolls up into a tight little ball. Head down. Feet tucked in. Wait it out. It’s exactly what too many Texans do every primary… The post Don’t Roll Over, Texas appeared first on Builders.
- Voting based on who will actually govern effectively is hard. It requires asking questions that go deeper than party labels, campaign slogans, and who “won” the last debate. If you’re tired of representatives who perform for their base instead of solving problems, here are five questions to ask before you cast your vote. These aren’t… The post 5 Questions to Ask Before You Vote appeared first on Builders.