CLASP interviewed a DACA recipient about his hopes, dreams, and career aspirations. He explained how the program changed his life.

Under the Trump Administration, low-wage workers and immigrant workers have constantly been under attack. 

A decision by a Trump Administration official raises serious concerns about the future of justice for youth of color.

Arkansas could take away Medicaid from over 5,000 people because of red tape with its new "work requirement" policy.

As the U.S. House and Senate reconcile two very different farm bills, formerly incarcerated people are at risk of losing SNAP food assistance.

The “Simplifying Financial Aid for Students Act” would streamline the financial aid process by making it easier for more low-income students to apply—and qualify—for federal student aid.

Senator Rubio's paid leave proposal would cut away at Social Security benefits, undermining the long-term economic security for low-wage workers and their families. 

The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) released a special edition of the COABE journal featuring research and perspectives on career pathways. 

In the early '90s, the federal government allowed states to reshape welfare policies, including imposing family caps on cash assistance. While nearly half of all states initially adopted the caps, there has been a trend toward repealing them. 

Low-wage workers and their families need federal workplace standards like the Schedules that Work Act, which would provide fair scheduling protections, and the Healthy Families Act, which would establish a paid sick days standard. These policies strengthen economic security. H.R. 4219 is not that federal standard.