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February 16, 2021 at 8:20 PM

From CHN: The Human Needs Report, Feb. 16, 2021

The Human Needs Report: Feb. 16, 2021 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 work on a COVID-19 relief package, President Biden's executiv…

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

February 16, 2021 at 3:05 PM

Thursday at 2 p.m. ET: Join CHN and top Biden economist to detail the "American Rescue Plan"

Learn this Thursday how the COVID relief legislation now moving through Congress is the right size, with the right policies, to get us on the road to economic and pandemic recovery. John, Next week the House of Representatives is expected to vote on the $1.9 t…

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  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

February 14, 2021 at 4:28 PM

Re: [Action needed] This law would cut childhood poverty in half

Congress must act immediately to help millions of families who are struggling during this pandemic. John, Did you know that in 2019, people earning between $10,000 and $20,000 received an average of just $850 from the Child Tax Credit while those earning between…

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February 13, 2021 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 invites readers to join us Thursday, Feb. 18 for a webinar detailing President Biden's American Rescue Plan and explaining what…

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

February 13, 2021 at 2:46 PM

[Sign!] Demand Congress act immediately to cut childhood poverty in half

Congress must act immediately to help millions of families who are struggling during this pandemic. Tell Congress: "We have a once in a lifetime opportunity to improve the lives and futures of millions of U.S. children and cut childhood poverty in half. I …

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February 12, 2021 at 9:49 PM

CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – February 12, 2021 COVID-19 watch Tracking Hardship - February 12, 2021   The Saving Children from Poverty edition. This week’s COVID-19 Watch is all about children. President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, no…

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

February 12, 2021 at 8:10 PM

Webinar: The Next COVID Relief Bill: Top Biden official explains why it's important and what you can do

Webinar: The Next COVID Relief Bill: Top Biden official explains why it's important and what you can do Thursday, February 18, 2:00 p.m. ET Register for this Zoom webinar here Jared Bernstein, top Biden economist serving on the White House Council of Economic…

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  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

February 10, 2021 at 4:56 PM

Re: We have a real opportunity before us to cut childhood poverty in half

We are on the verge of doing something big for struggling families. John, This is our best opportunity in generations to address childhood poverty. Right now, Congress is considering―as part of their larger COVID relief package―a bill that will send up to $3,600…

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

February 9, 2021 at 4:45 PM

This is how we improve the lives and futures of millions of children

We are on the verge of doing something big for struggling families. John, Nearly 500,000 people throughout our country have already died as a direct result of COVID-19 and tens of millions have seen their jobs and financial security undermined. The health and ec…

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

February 8, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Webinar: Securing COVID Relief in 2021 Webinar Registration

From our friends at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: Dear Friend, As we all know, people who are struggling cannot afford to wait any longer for robust COVID relief. Quickly advancing COVID relief legislation scaled to the challenges the nation faces …

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  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

February 7, 2021 at 4:13 PM

Re: Sign the petition: Demand Congress pass the Anti-Racism in Public Health Act

For centuries, structural racism in the United States has harmed Black and Brown communities and served as a major barrier to health equity. John, Black and Brown people who get infected with COVID-19 are more likely to experience severe illness or death due to …

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

February 6, 2021 at 3:58 PM

Sign the petition: Demand Congress pass the Anti-Racism in Public Health Act

For centuries, structural racism in the United States has harmed Black and Brown communities and served as a major barrier to health equity. Tell Congress: "Racism is a public health crisis. For centuries, structural racism in the United States has harmed …

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  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 10:17 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 examines the scourge of racism and xenophobia against Asian-Americans and reports on what the Biden Administration is doing abo…

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February 5, 2021 at 8:18 PM

CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – February 5, 2021 COVID-19 watch Tracking Hardship - February 5, 2021   The vaccinations and racial inequality edition. This week, the U.S. crossed an important hurdle in the fight against COVID-19. For the f…

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

February 4, 2021 at 4:55 PM

Pick Up the Phone: Tell your members of Congress we need to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief package

We have no time to waste. Millions of Americans are counting on us. Call Congress, tell them to pass President Biden's relief package. John, We need robust federal aid NOW to help millions of people through and beyond the pandemic. Today, and likely into the ev…

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  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

February 1, 2021 at 8:56 PM

Re: Let's keep up the pressure on Congress to pass urgent pandemic relief

Together, we must keep the pressure on Congress to demand they move swiftly to pass the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan to help out millions of people during this terrible pandemic. John, Did you see the email from Deborah below, with an update about our succ…

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

January 31, 2021 at 5:12 PM

Let's keep up the pressure on Congress to pass urgent pandemic relief

Together, we must keep the pressure on Congress to demand they move swiftly to pass the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan to help out millions of people during this terrible pandemic. John, The Biden administration is making progress—the prospects for major leg…

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  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

January 30, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Re: We can't allow the Postal Service to enter a death spiral

Together, let's call on President Biden to protect and defend the U.S. Postal Service. John, During the Trump administration, and particularly during the election, we saw efforts by Donald Trump’s handpicked Postmaster General to undermine our cherished Postal S…

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  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

January 29, 2021 at 10:01 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 asks how much stimulus is enough stimulus and details CHN's latest Human Needs Report. And we unveil this week's COVID-19 Watch…

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January 29, 2021 at 7:52 PM

CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – January 29, 2021 COVID-19 watch Tracking Hardship - January 29, 2021   The K-shaped recovery edition. COVID-19 daily infections are down over the past two weeks. Hospitalizations are down. Deaths are down, s…

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

January 28, 2021 at 4:53 PM

We can't allow the Postal Service to enter a death spiral

Together, let's call on President Biden to protect and defend the U.S. Postal Service. Tell President Biden: "Take immediate action to fill the four vacancies on the Postal Board of Governors with diverse and community-based members who will build back bet…

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

January 26, 2021 at 6:13 PM

Demand Congress pass this plan which would cut child poverty in half in one year

Together, we are demanding members of the Congress move swiftly to pass the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan to help out millions of people during this terrible pandemic. John, While some in Congress continue to use stall tactics over pandemic relief, thousand…

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January 25, 2021 at 7:53 PM

From CHN: The Human Needs Report, Jan. 25, 2021

The Human Needs Report: Jan. 25, 2021 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 President Biden's COVID-19 relief package and sweeping immigration bill,…

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  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

January 24, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Re: Together, we are demanding Congress pass the American Rescue Plan

With hundreds of thousands dying from COVID-19 and millions struggling to make ends meet, we need to move quickly. John, Hundreds of thousands of people are dying from COVID-19 and millions are struggling to make ends meet in this terrible recession. Thankfully…

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

January 23, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Together, we are demanding Congress pass the American Rescue Plan

With hundreds of thousands dying from COVID-19 and millions struggling to make ends meet, we need to move quickly. John, Already, CHN and our coalition partners have sent 45,000 letters demanding Congress act on the next, critical round of COVID relief. That’s…

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January 22, 2021 at 11:05 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 reports on America's child care crisis and welcomes the 46th President of the United States into office. And we unveil this wee…

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January 22, 2021 at 9:05 PM

CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – January 22, 2021 COVID-19 watch Tracking Hardship - January 22, 2021   The 100 million vaccinations in 100 days edition. President Biden plans a vigorous response to the coronavirus pandemic. He has proposed…

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  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

January 21, 2021 at 6:05 PM

Re: Tell Congress: Pass the American Rescue Plan

Add your name! Tell Congress we need swift action to rebuild our country. John, With President Joe Biden now in the White House, and both houses of Congress controlled by Democrats, we have a historic opportunity to pass meaningful legislation that reflects our …

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

January 20, 2021 at 3:45 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the American Rescue Plan

Add your name! Tell Congress we need swift action to rebuild our country. Tell Congress: As your constituent, I need you to immediately pass the American Rescue Plan, which is urgently needed to combat the pandemic, distribute the vaccine, and help struggl…

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

January 14, 2021 at 4:13 PM

Don’t let hate groups stop us from the critical task at hand

With Democrats in control of both bodies of Congress, and Joe Biden poised to be sworn in as President next Wednesday, we have the tremendous opportunity to fight for our shared priorities. John, In the midst of last week’s attempted coup at the U.S. Capitol and…

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

January 12, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Impeach. Trump. Now.

Trump’s term in office ends next Wednesday, but the damage he has done to the office of the presidency and our government institutions will take years, if not generations to repair. Tell Congress, Vice President Pence, and Trump's Cabinet: “Donald Trump pr…

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  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

January 10, 2021 at 4:41 PM

Re: We can't allow Trump to remain in office one day longer. Sign if you agree.

Together, we are demanding the removal of Donald Trump from office, immediately. John, Did you see the email from Deborah laying out the grave situation we face as a nation? Read her email below and then add your name to our petition to demand the immediate remo…

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

January 9, 2021 at 4:42 PM

We can't allow Trump to remain in office one day longer. Sign if you agree.

Together, we are demanding the removal of Donald Trump from office, immediately. Tell Tell Congress, Vice President Pence, and Trump's Cabinet: "Donald Trump provoked an armed riot of right-wing militants to storm Capitol Hill and disrupt the Electoral Col…

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

December 31, 2020 at 4:04 PM

Working people are struggling. This is how we help:

Make a year-end donation to fight for millions of people throughout our country who are falling behind during this pandemic. John, We have faced no shortage of challenges in 2020. But one of those challenges was avoidable. Instead of doing their job and passing…

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  Richelle Friedman, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 4:17 PM

I am proud to bring your voice and our shared fight for justice and equity to lawmakers and policymakers on Capitol Hill

Make a year-end donation to power CHN's effort to fight for much-needed legislation that will lift up working people. John, I am proud to serve as the Coalition on Human Needs' Director of Public Policy. In this role, I have the honor of fighting for our shared a…

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  Dominique Espinoza, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 4:26 PM

Georgia is holding a pivotal Senate runoff in 7 days

Sign up to phonebank in Georgia! CHN needs your help to make sure people have a plan to vote in this critical Senate runoff on January 5th. John, There’s just one week until Georgia's pivotal runoff election. Two U.S. Senate seats will be determined on January 5t…

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

December 28, 2020 at 4:04 PM

No Cuts to Medicaid!

Together, we are not going to let the Trump administration undermine federal programs like Medicaid that have taken generations to build. Tell U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Do not approve proposed cuts to Medicaid, which threaten access to c…

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December 23, 2020 at 9:49 PM

From CHN: The Human Needs Report, Dec. 23, 2020

The Human Needs Report: Dec. 23, 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 about the COVID relief and full-year funding legislation from Congress, and…

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

December 22, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Don’t let the Trump administration roll back progress on healthy school meal nutrition standards

Tell the USDA: We must maintain healthy food standards for our kids' school meals. Tell the USDA: Reject the proposed rule that would continue the rollback of healthy nutrition standards for school meals. During this time of unprecedented food insecurity a…

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  Rebecca Vucic, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 4:45 PM

15 days left until Georgia decides control of the U.S. Senate

Together, let's make sure Georgians know they can make a difference in who controls the U.S. Senate. John, Georgia's January 5th U.S. Senate runoff elections are fast approaching—and critical issues that will affect millions of Americans are on the line. CHN, and…

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  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

December 20, 2020 at 4:51 PM

Re: Tell Congress: Pass a $15 minimum wage in the first 100 days of the Biden-Harris administration

It used to be that a minimum wage job was enough to support a family. John, Working people need a raise! And research shows that raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour will raise the wages of nearly 40 million people.1 Read Deborah’s email below and then join …

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

December 19, 2020 at 4:19 PM

Tell Congress: Pass a $15 minimum wage in the first 100 days of the Biden-Harris administration

It used to be that a minimum wage job was enough to support a family. Tell Congress: "Raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour in the first 100 days of the Biden-Harris administration and raise the wages of tens of millions of working people." …

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

December 14, 2020 at 9:49 PM

Add your name! Join 37,000 people who demand the Senate act

Millions of people throughout our country desperately need the Senate to act. Nearly 37,000 people have sent letters to their U.S. Senators demanding a bipartisan COVID-19 relief package that includes $600 unemployment insurance, housing and food assistance, …

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  Rebecca Vucic, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

December 12, 2020 at 4:03 PM

Re: Communities of color made the difference in the presidential election. It’s time to show that same strength in these critical Georgia runoff elections.

Speaking with voters one-on-one is the key to winning elections. CHN is helping lead the way to make sure underrepresented communities in Georgia vote on January 5th. John, Early voting starts this Monday for Georgia's two U.S. Senate runoff elections. These ele…

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December 11, 2020 at 10:09 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 reports on how bad things could get for state and local public-sector workers unless Congress intervenes. And we document the i…

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December 11, 2020 at 8:02 PM

CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – December 11, 2020 COVID-19 watch Tracking Hardship - December 11, 2020   Disaster Relief or Disaster edition. We were starting to feel encouraged. A bipartisan group of Senators came up with a COVID package…

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  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

December 10, 2020 at 4:56 PM

Communities of color made the difference in the presidential election. It’s time to show that same strength in these critical Georgia runoff elections.

Speaking with voters one-on-one is the key to winning elections. CHN is helping lead the way to make sure underrepresented communities in Georgia vote on January 5th. John, Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff elections are just 26 days away and CHN is working with grou…

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

December 9, 2020 at 8:36 PM

Georgians have a huge opportunity

Two runoff Senate races will be held in Georgia on January 5th John, Control of the U.S. Senate—and the fate of President Biden's legislative agenda—will come down to a pair of runoff elections in Georgia on January 5th. Election Day is just 27 days away and C…

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  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

December 8, 2020 at 8:25 PM

Re: Join over 32,000 people and write to your U.S. Senators now to demand an emergency COVID aid package

With poverty rates on the rise and unemployment rates stuck at nearly 7%, it’s up to us to make our voices heard now. John, We cannot allow Congress to adjourn for the year without passing a critically needed COVID relief bill. That’s why, together, 33,000 of u…

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

December 7, 2020 at 9:17 PM

Join over 32,000 people and write to your U.S. Senators now to demand an emergency COVID aid package

With poverty rates on the rise and unemployment rates stuck at nearly 7%, it’s up to us to make our voices heard now. John, After months of failing to act on critical COVID relief, Congress might be on the verge of an agreement. A bipartisan group of senators ha…

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