In this blog, CLASP explores the serious social and economic impacts of discrmination against LGBTQ+ individuals and families.

Isha Weerasinghe shares her story on the importance of providing culturally relevant mental health services to mothers of color. 

In its latest effort to reduce access to affordable health care, CMS is reportedly working on guidance to allow states to apply for waivers that would block grant their Medicaid programs. Block granting Medicaid is not only legally dubious, but also an ill-informed policy that…

Project QUEST in San Antonio was a pioneer in creating what is now known as an adult career pathway program. Strong evaluation results prove the effectiveness of this model for increasing the earnings of low-income adults.

State policy choices on how to fund postsecondary institutions—through the specific use of outcomes-based funding (OBF)—can either help or hinder efforts to address inequities that affect so many students and our nation.

Find out how some colleges are supporting students' basic needs. We hope other colleges will consider following their examples.

Olivia Golden delivered remarks honoring Marian Wright Edelman for her pioneering work improving children's lives and wellbeing.

Yesenia Jimenez, CLASP's Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow, shares the importance of closing the digital divide with equitable solutions to ensure communities have full access to and use of affordable technologies. 

By establishing digital equity, we can close the growing chasm that leaves low-income communities behind.

The Working Families Tax Relief Act strengthens the EITC and CTC, recognizing the importance of tax policy in promoting economic mobility. If enacted, the Act’s changes would raise the incomes of 46 million households.