The Youth Wave — Not a Red One — Dominated the 2022 Midterm Elections
The next generation is going to make a difference. This gives me hope for the future and my state of New Mexico.
A Tribute to the Anti-Poverty Activist and Writer Who Inspired Me To Tell My Own Stories
‘Nickel and Dimed’ author Barbara Ehrenreich, who died this year at age 81, helped humanize the struggles of poverty to the masses — and helped those with lived experience tell their stories.
A New Mexico Constitutional Amendment on the Ballot Would Be the First to Dedicate Funding for Early Education
Former childcare provider Melissa Martinez is knocking on doors with OLÉ to get out the vote on this transformational initiative.
This Year’s Back to School Blues are Lingering Without the Expanded Child Tax Credit
Our government has the funds we need to let millions of parents breathe easier.
On Black Women’s Equal Pay Day I’m Advocating for Living Wages for Child Care Providers
I owe my son’s teachers so much: My peace of mind, my ability to work, my son’s happiness. I’m sure other parents feel the same way.
Changemakers From Across the Country Meet To Discuss Strategy for Winning Child Care For All
Child care providers and parents deserve dignity and recognition for the labor that they do every day to support not just our families, but the broader community.
This Labor Day We’re Quiet Quitting Rugged Individualism
Collective action has enjoyed a resurgence in our post-COVID world.
WATCH: Three Generations Talk Through the Struggles of Navigating Child Care
Ayanna Albertson gathered with her grandmother, mother and sister to make space for the different decisions they faced when providing care for their children.
With Support from Parents, Providers Closed Down Their Centers for National Day of Action
Thousands of parents, providers and grassroots organizers led more than 50 grassroots events in 27 states + Washington D.C. across the country on May 9, a national #DayWithoutChildCare.
As a Working Mom, I Fully Support ‘A Day Without Child Care’
Working from home while balancing child care is hard work. That’s why this action for affordable care and better wages for providers is so important.