On January 14, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee held a hearing about the 2017 Trump tax law. Here are five key takeaways from the hearing.
By Shira Small Across the country, parents, providers, and Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) administrators are struggling with a child care sector that doesn’t fully meet families’ needs or support the child care workforce. To discuss the state of child care, key progress that…
Work requirements restrict access to benefits like Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF by mandating proof of work, disproportionately harming people of color. Rooted in racist stereotypes, these policies deepen poverty and inequity, particularly for Black Americans, who face higher sanction rates and systemic barriers. Research shows…
On Saturday, President Biden signed a continuing resolution funding the federal government through March 14, 2025. After placing a prior bipartisan agreement at risk to provide easier passage for future tax cuts for billionaires, House Republicans finally introduced the CR just hours before a potential…
The incoming Trump Administration plans to roll back DHS's protected areas policy, risking immigrant families' access to schools, child care, hospitals, and vital services, sparking fear and harm.
While federal policies remain essential for widespread reform, the power of community-led efforts demonstrates that change is possible—one city, state, and coalition at a time.
By Robin Buller (EXCERPT) Trump’s policies, on the other hand, appear to traumatize children by design to curb unwanted immigration. “Under Trump, previously and in the future, deep harm to children is absolutely intentional and in many ways is the entire point,” said Wendy Cervantes,…
Last week’s election brought significant victories for the advancement of nationwide pro-worker policies, including increases to the minimum wage and paid sick leave policies.