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February 28, 2023 | News Clip | Elizabeth Lower-Basch

Why poverty rates are likely to rise this year

Elizabeth Lower-Basch was quoted in this article about the effects of ending the expansion of SNAP benefits. 

February 24, 2023 | News Clip | Parker Gilkesson

Medicaid for food draws mixed reviews

Both Parker Gilkesson and Suzanne Wikle were quoted about the Medicaid food pilot program. 

February 23, 2023 | News Clip | Ashley Burnside

Ashley Burnside on Russian Television International

Ashley Burnside explains EBT skimming in response to a new lawsuit filed on behalf of SNAP participants in NY against the government for inadequate protections against theft.

February 22, 2023 | News Clip | Ashley Burnside

Lawsuit on behalf of SNAP ‘skimming’ victims alleges USDA policy violates federal law

“Oftentimes people don’t realize they’ve been stolen from until they’re at the cash register with a cart full of groceries,” said Ashley Burnside, a senior policy analyst at the Center for Law and Social Policy

February 10, 2023 | News Clip | Juliana Zhou

Ericson: Red tape stands in the way of fighting poverty

Juliana Zhou: “Once you start to get into the reasons why people aren’t able to access these benefits, oftentimes, it’s not because they’re ineligible. It’s because they can’t find the information they need (...)"

January 25, 2023 | News Clip | Ashley Burnside

Scammers Rip Off SNAP Benefits, Keeping Americans Hungry

Ashley Burnside was quoted about EBT skimming.

January 9, 2023 | News Clip | Ashley Burnside

Food Stamps: While ‘Short-Term Fix’ Implemented, SNAP Benefits Largely Unprotected From Theft

Ashley Burnside was quoted in this article.

January 4, 2023 | News Clip | Parker Gilkesson

How to achieve food equity with SNAP

Parker Gilkesson was interviewed to discuss CLASP report about how SNAP supports families with low incomes, but also reinforces racism and structures of oppression.

December 21, 2022 | News Clip | Ashley Burnside

SNAP ‘skimming’ victims may get stolen benefits reimbursed

“It is never your responsibility to be at a loss for those funds. Your credit card company will reimburse you,” said Ashley Burnside, a senior policy analyst at the Center for Law and Social Policy.

October 18, 2022 | News Clip | Ashley Burnside

How Card Skimming Disproportionally Affects Those Most In Need

"CLASP says while it is true states can’t use federal funds to replace benefits unless the loss was due to a “system error,” states could use their own funds."

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