Dear John,

In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog examines the need to boost funding in the upcoming budget talks to fight substance use disorder. Plus -- in case you missed it -- we look back on the good, the bad, and the ugly that was 2023. Stay tuned for our updates in the coming weeks -- there will be urgent opportunities for all of us to take action as we face renewed threats of budget cuts and government shutdowns this month and in February. Meanwhile, if you know of colleagues, friends, family members or others who you think should subscribe to the weekly Voices blog summary, please encourage them to do so here.

This week on the blog...

America's drug addiction epidemic is an emergency. Let's treat it like one.
January 5
Some congressional critics, ultra-conservative think tanks, and certain media vehemently dispute the need for domestic funds and services. Not real emergencies, they say. For those of us committed to social justice and providing essential human services that these funds support, it's disheartening to hear the bogus, self-righteous arguments made in opposition to our advocacy efforts. READ MORE ?

ICYMI -- Voices for Human Needs: A quick look at 2023 in review
December 28
A special note to our readers: In 2023, we avoided a number of disasters on the human needs front. There was no government shutdown. There was no default on the national debt. In most instances, we avoided debilitating cuts in government funding to the programs that so many people depend on. Right-wingers in Congress threatened massive cuts and default, but their efforts were turned back, for this year, at least. READ MORE ?

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