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November 28, 2023 | Blog Post | Lulit Shewan

What We Can Learn from the UAW Agreements

Following a successful summer of strikes, the United Auto Workers has shown labor movements across the country that the tide is turning. 

November 21, 2023 | Blog Post | Parker Gilkesson Davis

Harvesting Change: Transforming Thanksgiving into a Feast for All

As we gather with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, a day synonymous with family and feasting, it's crucial to reflect on the stark reality faced by many in our communities.

October 19, 2023 | Blog Post | Alisha Saxena

Global Mental Health Month: Making a Difference in Maternal Mental Health

To address the maternal mental health crisis, Congress must meaningfully invest in maternal mental health supports and services to better address the well-being of birthing people at this critical time in their lives. 

October 10, 2023 | Blog Post | Suzanne Wikle

CLASP Launches Economic Equity Project in Mississippi and North Carolina

CLASP recently launched a new project, Building Equitable Economic Supports in the South (BEES). Through the BEES project CLASP is working directly with community organizations and policy organizations in Mississippi and North Carolina to improve the economic well-being of people experiencing poverty. In Mississippi we’re…

October 4, 2023 | Blog Post | Rricha deCant

Why Children and Families with Low Incomes Need a Fully Funded Federal Budget

Congress must act swiftly to avert another potential shutdown. Policymakers must prioritize families and children with adequate resources to avoid adding more harm to what the loss of pandemic relief programs already caused. 

September 22, 2023 | Blog Post | Suzanne Wikle

Spotlight on Medicaid Renewals Is Bringing Long-Standing Issues to Light

With the end of pandemic-era protections for people insured by Medicaid, we’re learning more about states’ outcomes for Medicaid renewals.

September 20, 2023 | Blog Post | Shira Small

Making Copayments Affordable As Child Care Emergency Funding Expires

A history of underinvestment in child care results in low wages and lack of other support for providers which can make copayments complex and unaffordable for families. We need increased and sustained public investment. 

September 19, 2023 | Blog Post | Nat Baldino

Workplace Surveillance: Overwork’s Racist Roots

Technological innovation has always been a central determining factor of job quality. It is essential that strong public policy prevents technology from insidiously claiming control over a worker’s body, time, and autonomy.

September 8, 2023 | Blog Post | Priya Pandey

What do we expect to see in the 2022 Census poverty, income, and health insurance data?

On September 12, the Census Bureau will release poverty, income, and health insurance data for 2022. Read more for three trends we anticipate.

September 6, 2023 | Blog Post | Hannah Liu

How Schools Can Create Welcoming Spaces for Kids in Immigrant Families

Education has been long established as a fundamental right for all in the United States. Yet immigrant children and children in immigrant families face challenges such as barriers to enrollment, language access issues, and fears related to immigration enforcement.

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