Movement for climate justice. Youth activist raising a poster while marching against climate change. Group of young people protesting against global warming and pollution.
By Kaelin Rapport The first observance of Earth Day was held 55 years ago. Originally envisioned as large-scale public protests to raise awareness of environmental threats, Earth Day now promotes environmental conservation and sustainable energy. That reminder is more necessary than ever as the Trump…
Having the time to bond with a new baby is crucial for many reasons. One reason why those first weeks after a baby is born are so vital is the importance of the breastfeeding relationship. However, for many mothers, that relationship is soon disrupted xe
Seventy percent of Americans favor providing 4-year-olds with access to high-quality preschool, according to results of a national survey of voters released today by the First Five Years Fund (FFYF).
On July 31, 2013, the House Subcommittee on Human Resources held a hearing on improving the safety net. Witnesses described what improvements are needed to the nation's safety net programs, but more importantly, one witness highlighted what is already being done in their state to better…
In 2013, at least 30 states brought forward proposals to screen or chemically test individuals applying for public benefits for drug use. Kansas and Texas enacted suspicion-based drug testing for TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.)
When San Francisco became the first jurisdiction in the country to pass an earned sick days law, when Connecticut became the first state, and when Seattle followed in the footsteps of its fellow west coast city, advocates and supporters cheered.
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi's press conference yesterday announcing the House Democrats Economic Agenda for Women and Families, "When Women Succeed, America Succeeds," ended with Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez's speech highlighting the importance of the
This week, CLASP releases the third in a series of implementation briefs on earned sick days laws. The first two briefs, released earlier in the spring, highlighted best practices emerging from the west coast with San Francisco and Seattle's earned sick d
While it is great news that the importance of early education is starting to gain traction across the country, it is crucial to recognize where we are as a country and how far we have to go. President Obama has proposed big investments in early…
A handful of states have recently done the right thing for low-income families by passing laws that improve their TANF programs. California, Minnesota, Illinois and Nebraska have all enacted laws that strengthen TANF programs to serve needy families.
A recent report by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that low-income individuals of color will be disproportionately affected by state decisions on whether or not to expand Medicaid.
