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CHICAGO, IL - JULY 31: Fast food workers and activists demonstrate outside McDonald's downtown flagship restaurant on July 31, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. According to a recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) McDonald's USA can be considered a joint employer at its franchised restaurants, a decision that could affect how the restaurant chain is forced to deal with organized labor disputes. About 90 percent of the company's restaurants are owned by franchisees. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
April 17, 2025 | Blog Post | Lulit Shewan

The Nomination of Crystal Carey for NLRB General Counsel is Dangerous for Unions and Workers’ Rights

As national union density struggles to see growth, the policy direction of General Counsel of the NLRB is a powerful determinant in the future of organizing efforts and working-class autonomy. CLASP unequivocally believes that the confirmation of Crystal Carey is a substantial marker of regression…

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July 25, 2024 | Blog Post

Immigrant Families Need Nuanced, Creative Approaches to Mental Health

By Gabrielle Chiodo This piece aims to uplift the perspectives and experiences of immigrants, especially as July is BIPOC mental health awareness month. The United States’s mental health crisis has worsened in recent years, with more than 1 in 5 adults experiencing mental illness. As…

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Close up shot of healthcare worker's gloved hands handing blister pack of pills to female inmate at a correctional healthcare facility
July 24, 2024 | Blog Post | Juliana Zhou

States Use New Medicaid Option to Ease Transition for People Leaving Incarceration

The pre-release Medicaid waiver is a major opportunity for states to close the health equity gap for formerly incarcerated individuals and help those leaving incarceration thrive in their home communities.

Gay rights advocates march to protest Stonewall raid.
June 27, 2024 | Blog Post | Lulit Shewan

Queer Liberation in the Labor Movement

Pride is a time of celebration and acknowledging the resilience and societal contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals, including in the workplace. Historically, queer individuals have significantly advanced workers’ rights and pushed for greater workplace inclusivity.

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June 20, 2024 | Blog Post | Madison Trice

To Tulsa & Beyond: Lessons of Afrofuturism in Policy Advocacy

The Oklahoma Supreme Court’s recent decision to dismiss a case brought by survivors of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre is a powerful reminder that American legal and political institutions can engineer unjust futures from unjust pasts.

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May 30, 2024 | Blog Post

We’re Still Not Listening: Why Young People Don’t Want to Talk to Therapists

Sixty percent of youth with major depression are not receiving mental health treatment. Young people aren't seeking help from mental health professionals for several reasons, one of which is that youth don’t trust them.

May 30, 2024 | Blog Post | Nia West-Bey

Service to Career Pathways to Support Young Adult Mental Health: Youth Mental Health Service Corps

The Youth Mental Health Corps program expands the available provider types in alignment with young people’s preferences and increases access to providers who share identity, community, and experiences with young people.

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Brown v. board of education court decision printed in business law textbook
May 16, 2024 | Blog Post | India Heckstall

Brown’s Legacy: Race-Conscious, not Colorblind, Policies Can Fix Systemic Inequities

While the Brown decision was a crucial step toward equality in education, its promise remains unfulfilled.

A new Mother of Asian decent lays out on the sofa, in the comfort of her own home as she bonds with her new baby. She is dressed comfortably and has her daughter propped up on her knees so she can interact with her.
May 15, 2024 | Blog Post | Alisha Saxena

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s Talk About Maternal Mental Health.

By Alisha Saxena and Isha Weerasinghe While May is Mental Health Awareness Month, May 5-11 was also Maternal Mental Health Appreciation Week. The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income country. Using data from Maternal Mortality Review Committees from 2017-2019, the…

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May 7, 2024 | Blog Post | Diane Harris

Advancing Equity: The Case for Updating Apprenticeship Programs

Earlier this year, the Department of Labor issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to update the National Apprenticeship System to align registered apprenticeships to the evolving needs of workers, employers, and the economy.

April 10, 2024 | Blog Post | Shira Small

Understanding Child Care and Early Education Investments in President Biden’s FY2025 Budget

Given the expiration of the final child care relief investments and the need for resources to implement the new Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) final rule, investments in child care in the FY2025 budget are critically important to ensure that positive progress made at the…

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