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Category: Economic Justice

The Gender Pay Gap Should Have No Place in the 21st Century

March 14, 2023

By Amani Southerland

This month, Democratic women lawmakers reintroduced the Paycheck Fairness Act. Let’s hope the GOP won’t try to block it again.

El Partido Republicano quiere renegociar el lugar de la mujer en la economía

March 13, 2023

By Domenica Ghanem

De ninguna manera permitiré que unos cuantos ancianos y una historia imaginaria sobre el límite de la deuda pongan otro techo de cristal sobre mi futuro.

The GOP Wants to Renegotiate Women’s Place in the Economy

March 2, 2023

By Domenica Ghanem

There’s no way I’m letting a few old men and an imaginary story about the debt ceiling put another glass ceiling over my future.

Everyone Claimed to Be Hiring, But My Job Search Has Been Fruitless

February 2, 2023

By Eileen Sepulveda

Most people don’t have the luxury of waiting as automated systems rifle through thousands of resumes. Income supports can be a big help.

What You Should Know About the Lame Duck Session

December 13, 2022

By Lilia Cherchari

Congress should prioritize passing critical legislation for workers and families before the end of the year.

This Year’s Back to School Blues are Lingering Without the Expanded Child Tax Credit

October 3, 2022

By Eileen Sepulveda

Our government has the funds we need to let millions of parents breathe easier.

With Student Debt Relief, Biden Comes Through for Multiple Generations

September 9, 2022

By Alondra Trevizo

For the first time, I can start saving for my future instead of stressing about my finances. Biden really did that.

What You Should Know About the Inflation Reduction Act 

August 12, 2022

By Lilia Cherchari

The landmark healthcare, climate, and tax provisions are big steps on a path to an economy that works for all of us.

An Inside-Outside Strategy is Key to Getting Our Economic Priorities Across the Finish Line

August 5, 2022

By Lilia Cherchari

Community Change reflects on lessons learned from engaging with grassroots organizers on the American Rescue Plan.

A Guaranteed Income Could Create More Entrepreneurs and Freelancers

July 28, 2022

By Bobbi Dempsey

The start of my freelance career came with a deadline—but not the kind familiar to most writers. I had gotten a computer from Rent-a-Center using a “first week is free” coupon. I didn’t have any money to extend the rental once my seven free days ended.

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