By ALEX BROWN, Stateline (EXCERPT) “It is definitely systemic,” said Parker Gilkesson Davis, senior policy analyst with the Center for Law and Social Policy, a nonprofit focused on low-income communities. “Caseworkers are not paid enough, the turnover rate is unbelievable, and their [computer] systems are archaic.”…
By Christian Collins EXCERPT The rulings from the United States Supreme Court declaring race-conscious admissions policies unconstitutional are a warning that diversity, equity, and inclusion for Black males is only prioritized on playing fields and not in classrooms. Read the full op-ed here.
By Josephine Nesbit, Yahoo Finance EXCERPT: According to the Center for Law and Social Policy, SNAP E&T programs are classified as either mandatory or voluntary. People who are assigned to a mandatory E&T program and do not participate in it can lose their SNAP benefits. Read…
By Marielis Acevedo Irizarry, El Diario EXCERPT: A mediados de enero, grupos como The National Student Legal Defense Network, Center for Law and Social Policy y California Student Aid Commission le pidieron al Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos (USDA) que elimine el requisito de entrevista bajo…
By Selen Ozturk, Ethnic Media Services EXCERPT: A Tuesday, January 30 briefing held by the Ohio Immigrant Alliance (OHIA) and the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) highlighted Broken Hope: Deportation and the Road Home — a new book featuring interviews with 255 deported long-term U.S.…
By Nicholas Brooks, Action News Jax EXCERPT: According to the Center for Law and Social Policy, Black labor has been foundational to America’s development and our economy. But there’s a challenge the Black community is facing, and it’s hurting Black business owners. Read the full article here.
By Paul Bass, New Haven Independent EXCERPT: Two leading anti-poverty advocacy groups — the Center on Law and Social Policy and Center on Budget and Priorities — issued statements in favor of the compromise. They argued that the compromise takes an “important first step” by increasing payments that cover 16…
By CORA LEWIS, Associated Press EXCERPT: The groups argue the interview requirement is burdensome and prevents those who qualify for food aid from receiving it. The National Student Legal Defense Network, the Center for Law and Social Policy, and the California Student Aid Commission are among the…
By Mariel Padilla, Darreonna Davis, The 19th EXCERPT Indivar Dutta-Gupta, the president and executive director of the Center for Law and Social Policy, said much can be learned by looking at states like California that implemented paid family leave policies years ago. “Paid leave policies can…