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When Childcare Workers are Underpaid, We All Suffer

March 1, 2023

By Victoria Palacio Carr

The turnover rate for childcare workers can affect children’s development. Their favorite teachers deserve better pay and healthcare benefits.

A Stronger Social Safety Net Could Help With the Diabetes Epidemic

November 14, 2022

By Topacio Marrero

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

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.

Voices Of Everyday Leaders

August 28, 2019

By Maya Boddie

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

July 29, 2019

By Center for Community Change

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

October 21, 2018

By Mikka Macdonald

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

July 23, 2018

By Willie Francois

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

July 19, 2018

By Jody Ellis

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

February 21, 2018

By Holly Straut-Eppsteiner

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

September 16, 2017

By Sharisse Tracey

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…

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