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May 5, 2022 | Blog Post | Teon Dolby

Waiting to Exhale

On this Mother's Day, I reflect on the strength and resiliency of Black mothers and pay homage to the village of communities who support them because this country has failed to do so.  

March 21, 2022 | Press Release

Board of Trustees of the Center for Law and Social Policy Taps Indivar Dutta-Gupta as Executive Director

The Board of Trustees of the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) announces that it has chosen Indivar “Indi” Dutta-Gupta as its next executive director.

February 22, 2022 | Press Release | Olivia Golden

The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Receives Historic Donation

Release announcing an historic donation from philanthropist, MacKenzie Scott.

December 20, 2021 | News Clip | Isha Weerasinghe

Why Birthing Parents Like Me Can’t Wait for Build Back Better to Pass

In this op-ed, CLASP's Isha Weerasinghe explains why the Senate must pass the Build Back Better Act with the critical Momnibus maternal mental health equity investments that passed in the House of Representatives.

December 20, 2021 | Press Release | Olivia Golden

Why Our Nation Needs BBB’s Comprehensive Approach

Statement from Olivia Golden on the urgency of passing Build Back Better.

November 18, 2021 | Press Release | Olivia Golden

House Passage of Build Back Better Marks Historic Win

Build Back Better will strengthen the nation’s economy and secure a more equitable future for people with low incomes, communities of color, and immigrant families.

October 28, 2021 | Press Release | Olivia Golden

Build Back Better Framework is Historic Investment

Statement from Olivia Golden on the Build Back Better Act framework. 

May 6, 2021 | Blog Post | Shiva Sethi

Ten Key Provisions in the American Families Plan for People with Low Incomes

CLASP's roundup of the top AFP provisions that support people with low incomes.

April 15, 2021 | News Clip | Suzanne Wikle

States Move Ahead on Medicaid Extension to Improve Maternal Health

A blog post about Medicaid's role in Black maternal health written by Suzanne Wikle was quoted.  

April 12, 2021 | Blog Post | Suzanne Wikle

Expanding Medicaid Postpartum Care is Critical for Black Maternal Health

April 11-17 is Black Maternal Health Week, a time for reflection and action to address large disparities in maternal health experienced by Black women.

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