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In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog hears from two women from different areas and with different backgrounds who would benefit from passage of President Biden's Build Back Better plan. And we preview CHN's upcoming podcast, which examines the importance of a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants. Finally, we unveil CHN's latest COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship, a by-the-numbers glance at how the pandemic is affecting people with low incomes and other vulnerable populations. Please share!
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This week on the blog...
Meet Diane and Lupe -- two women with stories that Sen. Mitch McConnell may not want you to hear
September 24
Diane Morgan lives in Cleveland, Ohio, where she works as an urban farmer. For many years, a lack of health insurance kept her from receiving an eye exam – which threatened her ability to renew her driver’s license and thus, her livelihood. Lupe Mendoza is a single mom with six kids – five still living at home – in Walla, Walla, Washington. The pandemic wrecked her family’s finances. Both Diane and Lupe stand to benefit from President Biden’s Build Back Better plan, albeit in different ways. READ MORE »
Next week's podcast episode explores securing pathway to citizenship for millions. Meanwhile, immigration advocates are not dissuaded by Parliamentarian's ruling
September 24
There is no better time than now to lend your voice to the fight to secure a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants! That’s why next week’s episode of the Voices for Human Needs podcast is all about the ongoing efforts of grassroots advocates, allies in Congress, and directly impacted communities across the country to finally passing legislation that protects millions of immigrants who are essential members of our communities. READ MORE »
CHN's latest COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship
September 24
The congressional chaos edition. Next week, Congress may take up four measures that could greatly affect both the short- and long-term health of our nation, for better or worse. First there is President Biden’s critically important Build Back Better plan – among many vital items, it would ensure that poor people are not left out of Medicaid and would keep the Child Tax Credit expansions from ending. Next there is important, bipartisan legislation to upgrade America’s physical infrastructure. Then there is the business of keeping the federal government open – and also addressing the thorny issue of the debt ceiling.
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In case you missed it: CHN recently released Episode 4 of the Voices for Human Needs podcast. "Housing is health care, and finding the political will to end homelessness" examines the intersection between housing and homelessness, health care, and public policy. We interview two members of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council: Dr. Courtney Plasden from Portland, Maine, the council’s clinical director, and Art Rios Sr., the Chair of the National Health Care Consumer Advisory Board based out of Portland, Oregon. And we hear from Steve Berg, the Vice President of Policy and Programs at the National Alliance to End Homelessness in Washington D.C. Steve shares how advocates at the grassroots and federal levels must continue to push forward policies during the budget reconciliation process and economic recovery legislation that could make a real difference in the lives of those at risk of, or facing, homelessness. READ MORE »
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