When Childcare Workers are Underpaid, We All Suffer
The turnover rate for childcare workers can affect children’s development. Their favorite teachers deserve better pay and healthcare benefits.
Tag: safety net
A Stronger Social Safety Net Could Help With the Diabetes Epidemic
This disease cost my father his life. On National Diabetes Month, I’m calling for stronger income support and healthcare programs for everyone.
A Guaranteed Income Could Create More Entrepreneurs and Freelancers
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.
Voices Of Everyday Leaders
Grassroots Partners Come Together to Celebrate Big Wins There have been major wins amongst the partners over the past year, such as SPACEs in Action’s $15.8 million win for Birth…
Real Families Need Real Food Assistance
The Trump administration is proposing a new cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, that would leave more than 3 million people without enough food to eat. These…
Trump’s “public charge” rule puts immigrant families at risk
In early October, the Trump administration proposed changes to the “public charge” rule which would prevent immigrants on the path to citizenship who use some government benefits from gaining permanent…
Returning to Life Outside Prison—Without Food on the Table
This piece was co-published with Civil Eats Calvin* anticipates walking out of a New Jersey prison next month, hopefully for the last time, eager to live out his responsibilities as…
In Alaska, Changes To Snap Could Spell Disaster
This piece was Co-published with Civil Eats Sarah was born in the Alaskan village of Utqiagvik (formerly known as Barrow) and she spent a good portion of her youth there….
Trump’s budget will take food away from the struggling families, children and the elderly who need it most
Since the release of the 2019 Trump budget, a great deal of attention has focused on its proposal to eliminate half of families’ food assistance benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition…
Food Stamps And Child Care Go Hand In Hand For Families
On July 31, President Trump boasted about the state of the economy, specifically the stock market, and how it is at its highest point in a number of years. What…