By Lulit Shewan In July, the Department of Labor (DOL) introduced an extensive plan to reduce regulations affecting various labor protections, including important workplace safety regulations. Officials presented the initiative as an effort to “c,” a misleading interpretation of policies that enable employers to jeopardize…
Chicago, Illinois, USA - May 01, 2006: A group of protestors gather to protest against immigration reform.A man in a green shirt and a man in a flannel shirt marche and chant down the street in protest. The day was named May Day by protestors.
Recovery is not just about surviving substance use. For mothers and those they love, it’s about building a future where healing is possible, families are whole, and every generation has the chance to thrive.
A woman is hugging a child and a teddy bear. The child is crying and the woman is trying to comfort her. Scene is sad and comforting
As ICE activities continue to impact communities and more children face the loss of a parent to deportation, policymakers have taken steps to mitigate the harm of immigration enforcement on children.
Young volunteer gives grocery sack to young needy family, food was donated by local neighbors. Vegetable, fruit, and bread food items are in the bag. Service, kindness, charity, donation, community outreach themes.
By Suzanne Wikle Access to health insurance and health care has never been a right in this country. There has always been a division between those that are considered “worthy” and those that are not, mostly along wealth and racial lines. The recent political conversations…
US flag and multi-colored figures with the symbol of disability person.
By Ashley Burnside July is an important month for the disability community, especially this year. Commonly referred to as Disability Pride Month, July commemorates the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, a hard-fought legislative achievement that provides the disability community with…
Portrait of a multi-ethnic blended family of five standing together outdoors in their front yard, posing for the camera. The African-American father is in his 40s. Their son and daughter from his prior marriage are standing on the ends. They are 13 year old twins, mixed race African-American and Caucasian. The mother is in her 30s and their youngest son from her prior marriage is 11 years old.
By Ashley Burnside On July 4, President Trump signed his reconciliation law that will make changes to the Child Tax Credit (CTC). The reconciliation law provides tax breaks for the wealthiest people by slashing Medicaid and food assistance funding, and will make changes to how…
