By Eddie Martin, Jr. History has shown us that civil and human rights progress is often met with resistance, and the early days of the second Trump Administration have been no exception. After just six weeks, the nation faces a profound democratic threat, as the…
A mother and son sit on a sofa in a house environment. She tenderly embraces him and kisses his head as he snuggles into her. Wall provides a space for copy.
A new report released by the Center for Law and Social Policy and UnidosUS reveals that this nation’s immigration enforcement practices and policies continue to impact every part of families’ lives–from their physical health to their ability to buy groceries and send kids to school.
By Ariana Ramirez: My name is Ariana Ramirez, and I’m a proud daughter of an immigrant. I was lucky and blessed to be born in America, but I am proud of my culture as a Mexican-American. It is thanks to my mom’s sacrifices in life…
Congress should prioritize repealing the SNAP felony ban by passing the RESTORE Act and ensuring the repeal is included in the Farm Bill reauthorization.
We need more months of data, combined with on-the-ground examples and stories to fully understand the picture, but the early data paints a troubling picture.
As we kick off National Immigrant Heritage Month, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the stories and experiences of those who have made the difficult journey to start a new life in the United States. Immigration is a deeply personal issue for…
By encouraging me to work hard, keep my voice low, and head down, my parents were inadvertently encouraging me to assimilate into the white-dominated community that I grew up in. This assimilation was successful in the sense that I was a part of the model…
In therapy, the mid adult female counselor talks to the attentive young man and his unseen sister.
Innovations in Youth Mental Health By Nia West-Bey Despite the unprecedented attention, we have yet to make a dent in the youth mental health crisis, particularly among young people from marginalized communities. Overall levels of anxiety and depression remain high. Federal policy efforts have been…
With this year’s food prices predicted to increase by 7.9 percent, it is important that SNAP participants have access to Double Up Food Bucks and other federal programs that reduce hunger and improve healthy food access.
President Biden has rightfully pledged to not take away people’s health care or increase poverty as part of the debt ceiling negotiations. The administration must hold this line and reject any new work requirements for Medicaid, or increased work requirements for SNAP and TANF.
