Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Huge corporations and the rich are making out like bandits in the new COVID-19 response package.

In order to see the American people through a health crisis that could lead to the next economic recession, we must fight to put people over corporate profits. John, Thanks to you, Congress just passed critical protections for those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic incl…

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March 27, 2020 at 9:00 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog previewed what additional steps will be needed now that both the House and Senate have passed the CARES Act, the third round o…

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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 5:25 PM

Add your name: We must demand states allow Vote by Mail

Together, let’s demand states act quickly to pass legislation to allow voting by mail. John, Democracy only works when people participate, when people signal a direction for the country, and when people vote. But with the new and uncertain realities created by the coronavirus…

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March 23, 2020 at 5:24 PM

Tell the Senate: We don’t want a corporate bailout, we want to help the American people

Tell the Senate: Don’t create a slush fund for corporate America. Tell Congress: "We don’t need a corporate bailout. We need to address the needs of families in need, not stockholders and corporate executives. The Senate needs to put the needs of people first!" AD…

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March 20, 2020 at 8:16 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog warned of the potentially dire threat coronavirus poses for the nation's almost 2.3 million people who are incarcerated and di…

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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 6:15 PM

Send Congress a letter: Tell them we have much more work to do

Now, Senate Republicans have drafted a plan that helps business without enough protections for workers, and gives little or no aid to people who need help the most. Tell Congress: We need to address the needs of workers who have been sent home and are unable to work, he…

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March 18, 2020 at 9:26 PM

Let’s thank our members of Congress who joined us in supporting the COVID-19 response bill.

Thanks to your hard work, the U.S. Senate has passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. John, During these scary times, I’m pleased to share some good news. Thanks to your hard work, the U.S. Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which will provi…

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March 17, 2020 at 5:28 PM

Tell Congress: We can’t afford any more delays to fight COVID-19!

We need to act immediately. The Senate must pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act! DONATE ABOUT John, In response to this global pandemic, the U.S. House of Representatives is providing leadership and support to millions of working families throu…

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March 16, 2020 at 1:41 PM

Coronavirus Action Alert: Call your senators!

Tell your senators: Vote for the House coronavirus bill! EMERGENCY ACTION: It’s urgent: Please, you have to call your Senators! Tell them: Vote for the House coronavirus bill!   It is urgent that Congress takes at least initial action NOW to protect people as the coronavi…

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March 13, 2020 at 8:21 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog detailed a letter CHN sent to all 100 members of the Senate calling for swift passage of coronavirus legislation, and urged CH…

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March 13, 2020 at 1:55 PM

Coronavirus Emergency: Call Your Senators Now

EMERGENCY ACTION: It’s urgent: Please, you have to call your Senators! It is urgent that Congress takes at least initial action NOW to protect people as the coronavirus pandemic takes hold. Speaker Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin are working on a bill. We don’t yet know…

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March 11, 2020 at 5:42 PM

Organizations: Sign-on to support strong Labor-HHS-Ed Funding

Sign by close of business April 3. Organizations: Please Sign a Letter Supporting Fair Labor-HHS-Education Funding Reminder: Sign by close of business, April 3. Click here to sign. The Coalition on Human Needs, in conjunction with the Coalition for Health Funding, Committee…

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March 6, 2020 at 7:48 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog examined how the coronavirus will disproportionately hurt low-income people. We also looked at the current status of the natio…

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March 5, 2020 at 7:22 PM

Sign-on Letter for Strong Labor-HHS-Ed Funding

Sign by close of business April 3 Organizations: Please Sign a Letter Supporting Fair Labor-HHS-Education Funding The Coalition on Human Needs, in conjunction with the Coalition for Health Funding, Committee for Education Funding, and Campaign to Invest in America’s Workfor…

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February 28, 2020 at 9:14 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog mourned the passing of former CHN Executive Director Susan Rees. And we examined Wall Street's coronavirus panic and dug deepe…

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February 24, 2020 at 5:16 PM

Take action: A budget that's NOT for America's future

Send a letter to your Senators and Representative. Click here to tell your Senators and Representative: Reject the Trump Budget! Dear John: Imagine losing 38% of your income. What kind of hard choices would you have to make? Would you skip paying the rent to put food on…

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February 21, 2020 at 7:30 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog presented a new CHN analysis that found funding for two-thirds of key human needs programs has decreased since 2010, and exami…

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February 19, 2020 at 4:24 PM

Deadlines Soon: Sign-On Letter Opportunities for Organizations

Four sign-on letters for organizations from members of the Coalition on Human Needs Four sign-on letters for organizations from members of the Coalition on Human Needs: Below are four letters that CHN is encouraging all organizations to sign on to: The first is from Fami…

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February 18, 2020 at 6:05 PM

From CHN: The Human Needs Report, Trump's FY21 Budget Special Edition

The Human Needs Report Special Edition: President Trump's FY21 Budget Request View the complete report here (HTML) or here (PDF). Dear John, CHN just released a special edition of the Human Needs Report focusing on President Trump's FY21 budget request. Read on for an over…

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February 18, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Tell Congress: Reject the Trump Budget!

Send a letter to your Senators and Representative. Click here to send a letter to your Senators and Representative. Recently, President Trump asked a crowd of his donors: “Who the hell cares about the budget?” We do, and we think you should too. Why? His budget makes very…

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February 14, 2020 at 7:48 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog reported on the terrible Trump budget proposal for 2021 and examined the growing jail crisis in rural America. In addition, we…

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February 10, 2020 at 6:13 PM

Reminder: The New Trump Budget: Why it Really Matters Webinar

The Trump budget is out today. Find out what you need to know. The New Trump Budget: Why it Really Matters Webinar: Thursday, February 13, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT) Register here today! Even if you can't attend, register to receive the recording link with captions, …

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February 7, 2020 at 9:01 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog provided a detailed response to President Trump's State of the Union Address. And we reported that 21,000 CHN supporters have …

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February 5, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Reminder: The New Trump Budget: Why it Really Matters Webinar

Thursday, February 13, 2:00 p.m. ET The New Trump Budget: Why it Really Matters Webinar: Thursday, February 13, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT) Register here today! Even if you can't attend, register to receive the recording link with captions, slides, and follow-up inform…

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January 31, 2020 at 9:09 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog examined the Trump Administration's latest attack on Medicaid and updated our readers on the status of the Administration's va…

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January 31, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Last chance to take action: Stop the latest attack on Social Security

Deadline: January 31st 11:59 p.m. EST Click here to submit a comment by 11:59 p.m. EST on January 31st. Click here for further resources for commenting. Between 1981-1984, the Reagan administration implemented a policy resulting in more than 315,000 Americans being den…

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January 29, 2020 at 7:55 PM

Register: The New Trump Budget: Why it Really Matters Webinar

Thursday, February 13, 2:00 p.m. ET The New Trump Budget: Why it Really Matters Webinar: Thursday, February 13, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT) Register here. Even if you can't attend, register to receive the recording link with captions, slides, and follow-up information.…

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January 28, 2020 at 4:03 PM

From CHN: The Human Needs Report, Jan. 28, 2020

The Human Needs Report: Jan. 28, 2020 View the complete report here (HTML) or here (PDF). Dear John, CHN just released another edition of the Human Needs Report. Read on for the latest on Congress's FY21 budget talks, disaster aid for Puerto Rico, diverting funds to the bor…

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January 24, 2020 at 9:22 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog reported on a new study that found health outcomes among adults are better in Southern states that expanded Medicaid under the…

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January 21, 2020 at 6:46 PM

Take action: Stop the latest attack on Social Security

Comment against the latest attack on Social Security benefits. Click here to submit a comment today. Click here for further resources for commenting. Between 1981-1984, the Reagan administration implemented a policy resulting in more than 315,000 Americans being denied…

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January 17, 2020 at 9:00 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog examined the prospects of still-more Medicaid expansion at the state level and reported on a fundamental flaw in Puerto Rico's…

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January 14, 2020 at 6:36 PM

Protect Social Security. Oppose Trump's Cruel Policy!

Comment against the latest attack on Social Security benefits. Click here to submit a comment today. Between 1981-1984, the Reagan administration implemented a policy resulting in more than 315,000 Americans being denied their earned Social Security disability benefits. Th…

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January 10, 2020 at 9:21 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog reported on a new study that suggests raising the minimum wage can lower suicide rates. And we provided an update on litigatio…

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January 3, 2020 at 6:33 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog previewed how we as advocates should greet the new year. Please share! This week on the blog... The way to greet 2020 Jan. …

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December 31, 2019 at 4:06 PM

Ring in the New Year with CHN: You can make a difference in 2020!

With your help, we can win some important battles, help low-income and vulnerable people, and make ours a more just society. Dear John: With a new year and a new decade right around the corner, we think this is a good time to think about new beginnings. In 2020, the Coalitio…

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December 27, 2019 at 9:13 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog celebrated the historic number of states, counties, and cities that will increase their minimum wage beginning Jan. 1. And we …

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December 27, 2019 at 9:12 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog celebrated the historic number of states, counties, and cities that will increase their minimum wage beginning Jan. 1. And we …

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December 20, 2019 at 9:37 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog commemorated National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day and reacted to Congress' final appropriations bills -- the good, the bad,…

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December 20, 2019 at 6:04 PM

From CHN: The Human Needs Report, Dec. 20, 2019

The Human Needs Report: Dec. 20, 2019 View the complete report here (HTML) or here (PDF). Dear John, CHN just released another edition of the Human Needs Report. Read on for the latest on Congress's final FY20 spending bills, a year-end tax package, a judge's ruling on the …

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December 17, 2019 at 3:19 PM

Reminder: Day of Action for Summer Meals Act

Join CHN and our friends at FRAC to support summer meals for kids! From our friends at FRAC: FRAC has heard that when Congress returns after its winter break, it may decide to move a Child Nutrition Reauthorization bill through the Senate. To ensure that support for summer m…

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December 16, 2019 at 6:29 PM

Support human needs. Support CHN!

With your help, we can win some important battles, help low-income and vulnerable people, and make ours a more just society. Dear John: This is a good time of year to think about new beginnings. The Coalition on Human Needs is poised to redouble our advocacy for low-income pe…

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December 13, 2019 at 8:10 PM

Tuesday 12/17 Day of Action for Summer Meals Act

Join CHN and our friends at FRAC to support summer meals for kids! From our friends at FRAC: FRAC has heard that when Congress returns after its winter break, it may decide to move a Child Nutrition Reauthorization bill through the Senate. To ensure that support for summer m…

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December 13, 2019 at 5:43 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog detailed one person's first-hand account of growing up while receiving nutrition assistance, and reported on a new tool to hel…

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December 11, 2019 at 7:58 PM

Tell Congress: Repeal Trump's Tax Cuts for the Rich and Corporations

Sign the petition to Congress to repeal the Trump-GOP tax scam and instead implement a fair share tax system that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few.​ Add your name here. It's been two years since Donald Trump and the GOP passed tax cuts for the rich and corporat…

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December 10, 2019 at 7:12 PM

Action Alert: Fight Back Against the Latest Attacks on the American Dream!

Join CHN and UnidosUS to stand up for immigrants. From our friends at UnidosUS: Last month, the Department of Homeland Security published a proposed rule that would increase fees for aspiring citizens, asylum seekers, DACA recipients, and other immigrants. If enacted, this…

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December 6, 2019 at 9:35 PM

From CHN: This week on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog reported on what advocates in Alabama and New York are doing to ensure an accurate 2020 Census and spoke out strongly against …

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December 3, 2019 at 8:51 PM

Tomorrow: Census Webinar: What Service Providers Need to Know

Deadline to register soon. Join us December 4th at 2pm ET to learn what service providers need to know about the 2020 Census. Webinar: Service Providers and the 2020 Census — What You Need to Know. The deadline to register is coming up. Register now, even if you can’t a…

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December 3, 2019 at 3:44 PM

Support CHN this GivingTuesday: You can make a difference

Your support for human needs can go the extra mile. Support CHN on today, #GivingTuesday Dear John: Today is #GivingTuesday, and we ask that you please consider supporting the Coalition on Human Needs (CHN). CHN has been fighting for human needs for close to 40 years, and…

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December 2, 2019 at 3:32 PM

Deadline - Midnight Tonight: Don’t let the Trump administration undermine our first defense against hunger Our first defense against hunger is under attack

John Earlier this year, Donald Trump’s federal budget attempted unsuccessfully to cut $2 trillion from critical programs, including food assistance for low-income families. Now, they’re trying to skip the legislative process with a new rule at the USDA―slicing $4.5 billion ove…

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November 27, 2019 at 4:01 PM

This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs Blog: Things we're thankful for

In case you missed it... This week on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog shared the ten things we're thankful for this Thanksgiving, highlighted the overwhelming opposition to a Trump Administration …

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