A new Mother of Asian decent lays out on the sofa, in the comfort of her own home as she bonds with her new baby. She is dressed comfortably and has her daughter propped up on her knees so she can interact with her.
By Alisha Saxena and Isha Weerasinghe While May is Mental Health Awareness Month, May 5-11 was also Maternal Mental Health Appreciation Week. The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income country. Using data from Maternal Mortality Review Committees from 2017-2019, the…
In the upcoming economic recovery package, lawmakers have an opportunity to support people with disabilities through reforms to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
An equitable economic recovery requires policies to improve the conditions of immigrant essential workers and advance economic opportunity through a pathway to citizenship, fair wages, access to benefits, and stronger labor enforcement standards.
July marks the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the celebration of National Disability Awareness Month, but our nation still has many lessons to learn and steps to take to ensure those with physical or invisible disabilities can reach their full potential.
On July 15, the CTC will help families breathe a little easier by lessening hard choices. The monthly payments means parents will no longer have to worry as much about how to pay rent, childcare costs, buying food, and which one to try to sacrifice for…
The reforms brought on by the pandemic need to serve as our baseline as we continue to imagine systems that support those impacted by the criminal legal system
After decades of support by grassroots coalitions and forward-thinking legislators, the sense of urgency for a federal paid leave program is stronger than ever.
As our country looks ahead to a recovery from the social, health, and economic toll of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, many are feeling hopeful that our country can take a step toward normalcy. However, for millions of student loan borrowers, normalcy could mean a resumption…
This blog details how advocates and policymakers can take tangible steps to make Pride Month 2022 a more equitable and prosperous time for LGBTQ workers and their families.