*This week:* Census data
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September 12, 2019
Children and Families in Trouble: Census Data Show Declining Health Coverage & Enduring Poverty [ www.clasp.org/publications/report/brief/children-and-families-trouble-census-data-show-declining-health-coverage ]
On Tuesday, the Census Bureau released its annual reports on poverty, income, and health insurance coverage. The data show resounding signs of trouble for our country's lowest-income residents. Most alarmingly, the number of people with health insurance declined for the first time since 2009. And while poverty continued a sluggish decline in 2018, poverty rates for children and young adults remained unacceptably high, with troublingly large racial disparities. CLASP responded with a statement on Tuesday providing our quick response and a longer brief with deeper analysis and policy implications.
READ OUR BRIEF [ www.clasp.org/publications/report/brief/children-and-families-trouble-census-data-show-declining-health-coverage ]
CLASP's Evolution from Public Interest Law Firm to Antipoverty Organization[ www.clasp.org/blog/clasp-s-evolution-public-interest-law-firm-antipoverty-organization ]*
Alan Housemen, CLASP's executive director for 32 years, reflects on his experiences guiding the organization from 1981 to 2013. He wrote this blog as part of CLASP's celebration of its 50th anniversary.
READ MORE [ www.clasp.org/blog/clasp-s-evolution-public-interest-law-firm-antipoverty-organization ]
Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility Is Not a SNAP Loophole [ [link removed] ] The Trump Administration claims that its proposal to end broad-based categorical eligibility (BBCE) would "close a loophole" that makes it "easy" to get SNAP. That's simply untrue. Ending BBCE would take away food assistance from people who've proven through a robust application process that they need it.
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50 Years of Effective Advocacy for Fairness, Equality, and Social Justice[ www.clasp.org/blog/50-years-effective-advocacy-fairness-equality-and-social-justice ]
In another reflection on CLASP's 50th anniversary, Joe Onek, who's served the organization as a staff attorney, executive director, board member, and board chair, describes how the "through line" of CLASP has been effective advocacy.
READ MORE [ www.clasp.org/blog/50-years-effective-advocacy-fairness-equality-and-social-justice ]
CLASP Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary! [ www.clasp.org/50years ]
For 50 years, CLASP has been at the forefront of effective advocacy. As part of our celebration, we've just launched a new page on our website that features significant milestones, alumni blogs (like those featured above), details on events, special anniversary social media posts, and much more to come. Check it out!
VISIT THE WEBPAGE [ www.clasp.org/50years ]
CLASP in the News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 | CHALKBEAT
NYC preschools are training teachers what to do if immigration authorities come knocking [ www.chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/2019/09/11/nyc-preschools-are-training-teachers-what-to-do-if-immigration-authorities-come-knocking/ ]
Rebecca Ullrich discusses research CLASP conducted with immigrant parents and child care providers, along with guidance CLASP has developed for helping providers protect immigrant families.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 | PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER [ www.inquirer.com/news/poverty-united-states-census-bureau-median-income-20190910.html ]
America's poverty rate falls while household incomes remain the same
Olivia Golden offers a blunt assessment of how the 2018 poverty and health coverage data from the Census Bureau indicate worsening conditions for families with low incomes.
AUGUST 29, 2019 | THE REGISTER GUARD [ www.registerguard.com/news/20190828/advocates-caution-immigrant-families-wait-before-reacting-to-public-charge-rule ]
Advocates caution immigrant families: Wait before reacting to 'public charge' rule
Elizabeth Lower-Basch provides insights into the finalized 'public charge' rule.
Upcoming Event
Calling all CLASP Alumni!
On September 19, CLASP will host a breakfast for DC-area alumni. If you've ever worked or interned at CLASP, please email Annie Hughes for more information.
Recent Events
On September 5, CLASP hosted the Reconnecting Youth Campaign fall convening. The event brought together nearly 50 young adults, youth workforce advocates, and professionals. Following the meeting, advocates met with staffers on Capitol Hill.
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