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March 20, 2023 | Blog Post | Teon Hayes

We must continue to update the Thrifty Food Plan to ensure SNAP benefits are sufficient

Ensuring that SNAP benefits are sufficient as part of the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization is a crucial step toward promoting economic justice.

March 15, 2023 | Blog Post | Parker Gilkesson

Work requirements won’t lead to better employment or economic outcomes

Republicans introduced a harmful bill that would raise the age of people subject to time limits in SNAP and expand them to parents of children ages 7-17.

March 8, 2023 | Blog Post

The Omnibus Spending Package Left Out Mental Health Reform

The 2023 omnibus spending package failed to make major reforms in our mental health system that Black, Indigenous, and other people of color need.

February 21, 2023 | Blog Post | Priya Pandey

How Advocates Can Make Energy Rebates Equitable and Accessible

Anti-poverty advocates have a chance to weigh in now to make sure the rebates in the Inflation Reduction Act successfully reach the people who need them most. 

February 16, 2023 | Blog Post | Ashley Burnside

States Should Implement Tax Credits Over Deductions to Support Families 

By Ashley Burnside  The tax code is a vehicle to raise the funds needed to invest in public goods. It can also be used to support families, promote opportunity, and reduce poverty. But the details matter: some tax policy options are more equitable, while others…

February 9, 2023 | Blog Post | Christian Collins

Honoring Black Labor Leaders 

Black History Month is a time to reflect on the central role of Black people in shaping this nation. Nowhere is that more evident than the labor movement.

February 8, 2023 | Blog Post | Nicolas Martinez

The Top 7 Moments on Twitter During the State of the Union

Here’s a look back at seven of the top tweets last night during the State of the Union that highlighted the need to enact the economic, social, and racial justice policies that are critical to people with low incomes, communities of color, and immigrant families…

February 8, 2023 | Blog Post | Juan Carlos Gomez

Border Security, Not Immigrant Families, a Priority at the State of the Union

It's clear from President Biden’s State of the Union speech that pursuing a fair and just immigration system is simply not a priority for his administration.  

January 24, 2023 | Blog Post | Ashley Burnside

Congress and States Must Do More to Address EBT Skimming

Late last year, Congress included provisions in the year-end omnibus bill to address EBT skimming from SNAP recipients. This is a promising step, but we encourage federal and state lawmakers to do more.

January 23, 2023 | Blog Post | Juliana Zhou

What You Can Do to Help Kids Stay on Medicaid in 2023

State administrators, service providers, advocates, and parents/caregivers must take proactive steps to ensure that children are not improperly disenrolled from Medicaid when states begin to restart the re-enrollment process in the coming months. 

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