Nov 12, 2019 | Blog Post | Kayla Tawa

Reflections on Citizenship from 1619 to 2019

Today, as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on whether to uphold an injunction blocking the Trump Administration’s termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, we reflect on what citizenship means in absence of papers.

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Nov 5, 2018 | Blog Post | CLASP

Advancing Youth Enrollment Act would help 5.7 million uninsured young adults gain coverage

A new bicameral bill would help more than 4 million young adults (ages 18 to 34) access affordable health care.

Oct 31, 2018 | Blog Post | Renato Rocha

Why the Current Workforce System is Not Suited to Help Medicaid Beneficiaries Meet Work Requirements

For the first-time in the 53-year history of Medicaid, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance in January saying it would consider state proposals to take health coverage away from people who don’t meet work requirements. Since then, over a dozen states have requested such waivers from CMS.

Oct 30, 2018 | Blog Post | Wendy Cervantes

Seven Days Left to Defend Vulnerable Immigrant Children's Safety, Wellbeing

The Trump Administration has proposed a regulation that would detain children indefinitely and expand the harmful practice of jailing families. The public has one more week to speak out against the rule.

Oct 10, 2018 | Blog Post | Madison Allen

Public Charge and The Power of Fear

The Trump Administration's "public charge" rule has finally been published. CLASP is working hard to lead a campaign to fight this deeply damaging proposal. 

Oct 4, 2018 | Blog Post | Rosa M. García

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Plans to End TPS for Four Countries

CLASP responds to the preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Homeland Security's plans to terminate Temporary Protected Status for over 300,000 long-term residents.

Sep 28, 2018 | Blog Post | Tanya L. Goldman

Low-Wage Workers Need More Than Good Laws

Good legislation is only symbolic if it's not properly implemented and robustly enforced. Our Labor Standards Enforcement Toolbox provides examples of how to successfully leverage partnerships between agencies, CBOs, and the private bar. 

Sep 26, 2018 | Blog Post |

Adult Education is Evolving through Theory, Legislation, and Innovative Practice

This blog looks at the evolution of adult education in celebration of Adult Education and Family Literacy Awareness week. 

Sep 18, 2018 | Blog Post | Isha Weerasinghe

Steps Towards Health Equity in Opioid Response Legislation

The Senate has passed the Opioid Response Act, which focuses on trauma experienced by infants, young people, women, and families.

Sep 6, 2018 | Blog Post | Shiva Sethi

New Child Care Funds, New Opportunities for Equity

This year’s increase in federal child care funds offers states an opportunity to take bold steps toward achieving racial equity in their child care assistance programs. 

Sep 5, 2018 | Blog Post | CLASP

Labor Day Reflections: Protecting Low-Wage Workers and Immigrant Workers Improves Job Quality For All

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

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