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  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
May 7, 2021 at 8:08 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 efforts by some state legislators to further restrict access to voting, including passage and enactment of a voter s…
  Dominique Espinoza, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 2:10 PM

This Saturday is a Day of Action

Join us on Saturday for a National Day of Action to fight for voting rights and DC statehood. John, This Saturday, May 8th, is the "John Lewis National Day of Action." People all across the country will take to the streets with more than 100 "Votercades" in more …
  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
May 4, 2021 at 2:14 PM

RE: Corporations must finally pay their fair share

President Biden is proposing to raise $2.5 trillion by making America’s corporations finally begin to pay their fair share of taxes. Congress must act. John, Fifty-five big corporations paid absolutely nothing in federal income taxes last year on $40 billion in …
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
May 3, 2021 at 6:16 PM

Corporations must finally pay their fair share

President Biden is proposing to raise $2.5 trillion by making America’s corporations finally begin to pay their fair share of taxes. Congress must act. Tell Congress: "President Biden has proposed to make the largest investment in U.S. jobs, workers and co…
  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
May 2, 2021 at 3:54 PM

Re: We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity

CHN and our national coalition of allies are fighting for President Biden’s tax and investment plan so we can invest in jobs, children, youth and a future that includes all of us. John, We can afford an equitable future for our families and communities when the …
  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
May 1, 2021 at 3:15 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 welcomes President Biden's American Families Plan and explains why it is needed and how it could be even better. And we unveil …
  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 6:20 PM

CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – April 30, 2021 COVID-19 watch Tracking Hardship - April 30, 2021   The lifting up families and children edition. Fourteen weeks into his term in office, President Biden told the American public Wednesday eve…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 6:12 PM

We can build an equitable future when the rich and corporations pay their fair share

CHN and our national coalition of allies are fighting for President Biden’s tax and investment plan so we can invest in jobs, children, youth and a future that includes all of us. John, We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in children, youth and …
  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 7:11 PM

Re: [Sign!] Save the USPS, fire Louis DeJoy

Demand the Senate approve Pres. Biden's new members to the USPS Board of Governors so we can finally fire Louis DeJoy and save the USPS. John, Last night, President Biden delivered his vision for our country’s future, which invests in jobs, families and communiti…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 8:33 PM

Demand Congress fight for our children

Demand the Biden administration and Congress invest in children’s economic security, health, and education now so that they can participate in our shared progress. John, During the pandemic, millions of families have been stretched financially, and far too many ch…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 6:47 PM

[Sign!] Save the USPS, fire Louis DeJoy

Demand the Senate approve Pres. Biden's new members to the USPS Board of Governors so we can finally fire Louis DeJoy and save the USPS. Tell the U.S. Senate & USPS Board of Governors: Donald Trump's Postmaster General—Louis DeJoy—spent most of last yea…
  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 25, 2021 at 3:40 PM

Re: Fighting for jobs and a care economy―paid for by making the rich and corporations pay their fair share

Now is our moment to not only pull ourselves out of this pandemic, but to invest in people, families and communities for generations to come. John, As President Biden prepares to introduce his American Families Plan later this week, now is our moment to not only …
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 24, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Fighting for jobs and a care economy―paid for by making the rich and corporations pay their fair share

Now is our moment to not only pull ourselves out of this pandemic, but to invest in people, families and communities for generations to come. John, CHN is embarking on a massive campaign for human needs called SAVE for All, or Strengthening America’s Values and E…
  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 7:42 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 CHN member groups responded to the George Floyd murder verdict, and invites national, state, and local organizat…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 1:03 PM

Tell Congress: End 'sacrifice zones'

The inequality gap will continue to grow if we don’t tackle the climate crisis—with addressing environmental racism at the core of our strategy. Tell Congress: Enact legislation to end environmental “sacrifice zones” once and for all. President Biden has si…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 19, 2021 at 6:07 PM

This is how our shared human needs agenda will become law.

We are demanding Congress act on the critical issues facing millions of working people, the aging, the sick and families who are facing challenges making ends meet. John, For generations, major problems have been ignored in communities across the country―from hung…
  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 19, 2021 at 5:26 PM

From CHN: The Human Needs Report, April 19, 2021

The Human Needs Report: April 19, 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 a breakdown of what's in President Biden's American Jobs Plan and FY22 budget request…
  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 18, 2021 at 4:26 PM

Re: Add a star to the U.S. flag>>

Congress is voting on whether DC will become a state next Thursday! John, Did you realize that when the mob of Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol, the District of Columbia had to wait for permission before deploying the National Guard because it wasn’t a…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 17, 2021 at 12:01 PM

DC must be our 51st state!

Congress is voting on whether DC will become a state next Thursday! To All Members of Congress: Support DC statehood to fulfill the promise of democracy, end taxation without representation, and correct a racial injustice. ADD YOUR NAME Jo…
  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 8:02 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 the question, "Has the Child Tax Credit finally come of age?" And we unveil the latest COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship, …
  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 5:51 PM

CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – April 16, 2021 COVID-19 watch Tracking Hardship - April 16, 2021   The infrastructure is more than roads and bridges edition. Infrastructure can be physical – roads, bridges, housing, broadband, and safe wat…
  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Re: Our human needs budget priorities are in Biden's budget

President Biden's budget dramatically lowers the percentage going to the military. John, Military budgets should be subject to the same oversight and discipline as other spending, yet the Pentagon is the only government agency that has yet to pass an audit. The…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 13, 2021 at 8:29 PM

Our human needs budget priorities are in Biden's budget

President Biden's budget dramatically lowers the percentage going to the military. John, In order to fight for a budget that prioritizes human needs, it helps to cut wasteful spending at the Pentagon.   President Biden has advanced a budget that moves in that d…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 12, 2021 at 6:32 PM

Student meals = Essential human infrastructure

We are demanding the next major congressional action include funding for school meals along with a SNAP/food stamps benefits boost. Tell Congress: "The upcoming investment package, being introduced by President Biden, provides the perfect opportunity to esta…
  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Re: Fire Trump’s Social Security commissioner!

Together, we’re fighting for a government that is responsive to the needs of the American people―including defending Social Security against relentless attacks. John, Thanks to you and our national coalition, more than 136,000 people have signed-on, calling on Pr…
  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 10, 2021 at 5:51 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 details recent moves by the Biden Administration to prevent the eviction of thousands of immigrant families from public and Sec…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 10, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Fire Trump’s Social Security commissioner!

Together, we’re fighting for a government that is responsive to the needs of the American people―including defending Social Security against relentless attacks. John, We won’t be able to fully pull ourselves out of this pandemic as long as there are still people …
  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Re: Sign now! Trump's anti-Social Security appointees must go!

President Biden must remove Donald Trump’s commissioner and deputy commissioner of SSA immediately. John, Trump holdovers at the Social Security Administration continue to dismantle and undermine our Social Security system out of an ideological drive. Read Debo…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 6:53 PM

Add your name: Tell President Biden to remove Trump's lackeys and defend Social Security

President Biden must remove Donald Trump’s commissioner and deputy commissioner of SSA immediately. Tell President Biden: Fire Donald Trump’s appointees to the Social Security Administration who are attacking Social Security from within the government. …
  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 5, 2021 at 8:08 PM

Tuesday, April 6th: Join us for a 30-minute conversation about how we rebuild our human infrastructure

RSVP for CHN's webinar to learn what the United States must do to rebuild our infrastructure, invest in our children, support our workers and create good-paying jobs for millions of U.S. workers. John, We may be on the verge of passing comprehensive, once-in-a-ge…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 3, 2021 at 12:20 PM

Stop Big Pharma from price gouging on taxpayer-funded medicines.

We have less than 3 days to fight back against a lingering Trump administration rule change that would make it easier for Big Pharma to price gouge us on tax-payer funded medicines. Tell the Federal Government: "The National Institute of Standards and Techn…
  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 2, 2021 at 11:31 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 emphasizes the importance of President Biden's American Jobs Plan, reports on state-level attempts to curtail access to voting …
  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 2, 2021 at 5:55 PM

CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – April 2, 2021 COVID-19 watch Tracking Hardship - April 2, 2021   The fourth surge fears edition. “Impending doom.” Those off-script words were issued this week by CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky who warne…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 1, 2021 at 10:31 PM

Save the Date: Join CHN on Tuesday, April 6th to learn how we create an equitable recovery.

RSVP for CHN's webinar to learn about President Biden's infrastructure plan, which also invests in children, supports workers and creates good-paying jobs. John, The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan has been enacted into law, sending much-needed immediate help …
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
April 1, 2021 at 7:10 PM

Add your name! Tell Congress to end the gender wage gap

Enough is enough. We must pass new legislation to ensure women are paid equally. Tell Congress: "It has been nearly six decades since the Equal Pay Act was enacted. But the gender wage gap persists. Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act to ensure equal pay for equ…
  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 4:47 PM

Re: Here is what we are fighting for next>>

We must seize the opportunity to build a sustainable recovery by addressing the already existing racial, health, and economic inequities that the pandemic has deepened. John, The American Rescue Plan did an incredible job of investing in children and struggling f…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 3:05 PM

Here is what we are fighting for next>>

We must seize the opportunity to build a sustainable recovery by addressing the already existing racial, health, and economic inequities that the pandemic has deepened. John, The pandemic has shined a spotlight on the already existing racial, health, and economic…
  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
March 28, 2021 at 3:43 PM

Re: We can raise $3 trillion from people who don't need it!

Two-thirds of the American people support the wealth tax. Now, we need Congress to act. John, Did you know that two-thirds of the American people support Elizabeth Warren's wealth tax, which can be a critical way to invest in our future―reducing poverty, creating…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
March 27, 2021 at 12:30 PM

We can raise $3 trillion from people who don't need it!

Two-thirds of the American people support the wealth tax. Now, we need Congress to act. John, We need a major investment in human needs. That means creating millions of good-paying jobs and investing in critical services to pull us out of this pandemic recession.…
  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 8:33 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 reports on growing food insecurity among U.S. military families. And we examine new data revealing that Black, Latinx, and Asia…
  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 3:32 PM

Re: Let's pass Elizabeth Warren's wealth tax

We need a major investment in human needs. And one critical way to get there is for the rich and powerful to finally pay their fair share in taxes. John, Did you know that America’s 660 billionaires have seen a 44% increase in their wealth since last March―totali…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 2:53 PM

Become a grassroots co-signer of Elizabeth Warren's wealth tax

We need a major investment in human needs. And one critical way to get there is for the rich and powerful to finally pay their fair share in taxes. Tell Congress: "Poll after poll shows that two-thirds of the American people, including half or more of Repub…
  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
March 21, 2021 at 3:52 PM

Re: [Sign] People must be able to "bank" at the post office

Together, we are demanding Congress pass legislation to save the U.S. Postal Service and allow postal banking. John, The U.S. Postal Service provides a critical public good―connecting our communities and providing good jobs to millions of working people―particula…
  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
March 20, 2021 at 6:59 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 mourns the hate and discrimination borne by Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in this time of pandemic. And we di…
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
March 20, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Tell Congress: Postal Banking will strengthen the U.S. Postal Service

Together, we are demanding Congress pass legislation to save the U.S. Postal Service and allow postal banking. Tell Congress: We must save the U.S. Postal Service. It’s time to immediately reintroduce and pass the Postal Banking Act. ADD YOUR NAME …
  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 7:08 PM

CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – March 19, 2021 COVID-19 watch Tracking Hardship - March 19, 2021   The shot in the arm edition. More than one in five Americans have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination; that number is slowly climbing…
  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 5:23 PM

People of conscience must speak out and take action against hate.

Statement in outrage and grief over the Atlanta killings of 8 people, including 6 Asian women of Asian descent, by Deborah Weinstein, Executive Director, Coalition on Human Needs The Coalition on Human Needs stands with the Asian American and Pacific Islander comm…
  Nicolai Haddal, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
March 17, 2021 at 5:46 PM

Re: Don’t let states roll back our voting rights

In the face of relentless attacks on our voting rights, the For the People Act couldn't be more urgent! John, Did you know that Iowa has already passed a law to make it harder to vote? Across the country, at least 250 new laws have been introduced in 43 states …
  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 4:06 PM

43 states are trying to turn back the clock on voting rights

In the face of relentless attacks on our voting rights, the For the People Act couldn't be more urgent! John, On the heels of a presidential election that saw record voter turnout, 43 states are now trying to turn back the clock on our voting rights. In some st…
  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
March 15, 2021 at 5:56 PM

From CHN: The Human Needs Report, March 15, 2021

The Human Needs Report: March 15, 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 what's in the COVID-19 relief package and who it helps, changes to anti…