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…
Far too many households in the United States have limited access to adequate food due to lack of money and other resources. This is known as food insecurity. According to tthe 2015 Household Food Security in the United States report, published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 48.1…
New U.S. Census data provides striking evidence of the effectiveness of refundable tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC).
President Obama has announced a significant policy shift that will help low-income students access college financial aid by making the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) simpler to complete.
The U.S. Department of Education released the much-anticipated College Scorecard, a data tool that allows prospective students and others to view and compare information about colleges and universities.
On August 31, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a new opportunity for states to use existing data to determine Medicaid eligibility by allowing states to use income data from SNAP.
CLASP is excited to announce Advancing Strategies to Align Programs (ASAP), a new advocacy initiative to help state advocates working to increase enrollment in work support programs through program alignment and information sharing.
Liz Ben-Ishai published this article in Washington Monthly to describe the findings of a new report from CLASP and NELP examining the use of unemployment insurance by workers affected by volatile schedules.
