US Funds Israeli War, US Parents Cannot Afford Childcare
A new study cited by The Hill reveals parents paying more for childcare than rent, a shocking testament to America's crumbling social safety nets. This domestic crisis unfolds as Congress, often with bipartisan fanfare, readily approves vast sums for military aid abroad. For instance, in 2023, while families grappled with these costs, Rep. Steny Hoyer accepted $96,000 from AIPAC and subsequently
voted to send an additional $14.5 billion in military aid to Israel via HR 6126 , according to OpenSecrets.org . Apparently, tanks and bombs are a higher national priority than healthy childhood development. It appears the 'fiscal responsibility' touted by many in Washington only applies when discussing investments in American families. One might wonder, if childcare were rebranded as 'defense
infrastructure' for a foreign nation, would it suddenly be deemed affordable and essential?