This week: D.C.’s Paid Leave Program, Women and Economic Opportunity
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RECENTLY FROM CLASP
July 14, 2022
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Early Lessons from D.C.’s Paid Leave Program
After decades of activism, District of Columbia policymakers passed the D.C. Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act (UPLA) in 2016. In a new brief, we evaluate the rollout of Washington, D.C.’s paid leave program. This report highlights the barriers to access and equity in D.C.’s program, particularly for those being paid low wages, as well as the D.C. government’s efforts to improve the program. View—and consider sharing—a Tweet thread [[link removed]] .
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Five Ways State Agencies Can Support EBT Users at Risk of ‘Skimming’ [[link removed]]
Increasing reports across different states show that people who use EBT cards are falling victim to card ‘skimming’ schemes, which is detrimental for people receiving SNAP and TANF who are living in poverty. CLASP recommends actions for state agencies.
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Children in Immigrant Families Health Snapshot [[link removed]]
We proudly partnered with The Children’s Partnership and the California Protecting Immigrant Families campaign to develop a new fact sheet spotlighting the health of children in immigrant families in California.
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Poor Job Quality Keeps Women of Color from Economic Opportunity
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To create an equitable path forward in economic recovery, we must ensure that the quality of jobs grows alongside the number of people employed. Building a resilient and sustainable recovery for women of color requires addressing the lack of benefits, worker protections, and well-paying jobs so that women of color can thrive. View—and consider sharing—a Tweet thread [[link removed]] .
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Environmental Justice and Economic Security Series Wrap-up
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Starting on Earth Day in April, CLASP has explored the intersection of environmental justice and economic security for people living with low incomes in a blog series. We recognize the important ways in which climate change impacts the people and policies we advocate for. Check out the seven blogs in the series.
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CLASP in the News
JULY 14, 2022 | MARKETPLACE
Gender parity may still be more than 100 years away [[link removed]]
JULY 12, 2022 | SALUD AMERICA
Will Your Child Get Free School Lunches This Year? [[link removed]]
JUNE 30, 2022 | MARKETPLACE
School lunches aren’t free to everyone anymore. Some advocates think they should be. [[link removed]]
JUNE 22, 2022 | CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF AMERICA
CWLA Supports Child Care Reconciliation Proposal [[link removed]]
Recent Events
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On July 11, Whitney Bunts spoke at “ #988: A Dynamic Discussion Around Mental Health Resources for Black Women ” about what #988 is and its implications for Black women. View the recording on Instagram here [[link removed]] .
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On July 2, A New Deal for Youth Changemakers held an event [[link removed]] in Atlanta, GA. The session, which was attended by nearly 60 people, brought light to issues that heavily impact young people (such as the current mental health crisis, youth unemployment rates, civic engagement, and the climate crisis) and shared tools to hold elected officials accountable to the New Deal for Youth’s Demands [[link removed]] .
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