Feb 19, 2020 | Blog Post

Clelie Choute: Founder of Raw Uncut Woman fights systemic barriers impacting women

I am the founder of Raw Uncut Woman. Our organization is based in Detroit, MI in the heart of the city. My role is to facilitate focus groups and collaborate with other local non-profits to provide resources for women, such as peer support from women with similar backgrounds and lived experience.

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Jun 7, 2019 | Blog Post | Elizabeth Odunsi

Lowering the Poverty Threshold Only Harms People with Low Incomes

The proposal to set the poverty line using a lower rate of inflation will harm millions of people who rely on programs that support their basic needs. 

May 29, 2019 | Blog Post | Darrel Thompson

Recent State Efforts on Felony Bans Underscore Case for Federal Action 

In the wake of federal legislation passed in 1996, people with drug-related felony convictions were banned from SNAP and TANF. Fortunately, continuing a national trend, two more states have lifted these restrictions this year. 

May 21, 2019 | Blog Post | Pronita Gupta

Paid Family and Medical Leave: Congress Holds Hearing, Weighs Legislation

Pronita Gupta testified at a House hearing on paid family and medical leave. Her insights were crucial at a time when Congress is weighing legislation to create a national program.

May 20, 2019 | Blog Post | CLASP

LGBTQ+ Discrimination: It's a Poverty Issue

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

May 16, 2019 | Blog Post | Isha Weerasinghe

Supporting Mothers of Color with Culturally Relevant Mental Health Services

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

May 15, 2019 | Blog Post | Suzanne Wikle

Block Granting Medicaid is Still a Terrible Idea

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 will act only as a cut to Medicaid. 

May 9, 2019 | Blog Post |

Solid Evidence for Career Pathways Out of Poverty

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.

May 8, 2019 | Blog Post | CLASP

How Outcomes-Based Funding Could Help Students of Color, Institutions

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.

Apr 29, 2019 | Blog Post | Lauren Walizer

How Community Colleges Can Meet Students’ Basic Needs

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

Apr 26, 2019 | Blog Post | CLASP

A Digital Divide Builds a Steeper Wall of Inequality

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. 

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