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Category: Economic Justice

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.

Hear Us: Black and Brown People Are the Narrative Change Experts

July 14, 2022

By Tammy Thomas-Miles

“We want policymakers to listen to Black and brown people so they can prioritize the realities that Black and brown people face. In fact, our very real stories contradict some of their policy choices or policy inaction.”

Todo lo que debes saber de la inflación

June 8, 2022

By Domenica Ghanem

Muchos políticos y medios de comunicación están alertando acerca del aumento de las tasas de inflación, pero pocos están hablando acerca de lo que realmente significa para las familias o qué debemos estar haciendo para contrarrestar esta situación. Aquí te dejemos todo lo que necesitas saber:

It’s Time Our Taxes Went to Services For the Working Families Who Pay Them

April 7, 2022

By Darryl Lorenzo Wellington

My run-in with the Liberty Tax man each year reminds me that billionaires go untaxed while our share is siphoned away on weapons and detention.

One Year Into the American Rescue Plan: The States Organizing to Get Funds to Families

March 11, 2022

By Domenica Ghanem

Grassroots groups across the country secured millions for affordable housing, child care, tax credits and other priorities.

Mami’s Christmas Pasteles

December 17, 2021

By Eileen Sepulveda

Income support means so much to families, especially around the holidays.

Letting the New Child Tax Credit Expire Before the Holidays is Bad for Families and Democrats

December 7, 2021

By Dorian Warren

If Democrats across the country want to re-energize their voters, build their base and convince grassroots groups to throw down with them, they will have to do a better job of talking about the progress they’ve made.

Our Real Inflation Crisis is Decades of Skyrocketing Housing Costs

December 2, 2021

By Darryl Lorenzo Wellington

Want to talk inflation? Housing costs in America are insane, and the people hurt the most by it often go unheard.

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