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

October 22, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Joe Manchin’s demand of means-testing will leave tens of millions of children behind

President Biden ran on a promise to tax wealth like work and unrig our tax code. John, Reports out of Washington are that Democrats are nearing a deal on Build Back Better. But a small handful of conservative Democrats are still demanding significant compromises …

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October 20, 2021 at 4:28 PM

Join LIVE, our prayer vigil to focus our energy to Build Back Better.

Our allies are hosting a vigil in support of our key priorities in the Build Back Better investment agenda today John, Democrats met on Capitol Hill and at the White House yesterday and may be closing in on a final Build Back Better deal. But many of our key prior…

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October 19, 2021 at 7:40 PM

Add your name! Tell Congress: Medicare must negotiate prescription drug prices

A handful of corporate Democrats, who are beholden to Big Pharma, are putting lobbyists over their own constituents. Tell Congress: Say 'No' to Big Pharma. Medicare must negotiate prescription drug prices. Stand with the American people, not the drug compa…

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

October 18, 2021 at 9:38 PM

With rents skyrocketing, Congress must include housing assistance in Build Back Better

Tax the billionaires, help our people and communities by passing the FULL Build Back Better investment plan. Tell Congress: We can't allow essential housing provisions of the Build Back Better agenda to be cut. We can afford these investments when the wealt…

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

October 16, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Tell Congress: Build Back Better -- fight for working families and reduce childhood poverty

We are almost there! We must Build Back Better and expand the CTC and EITC to support working people. Tell Congress: If passed, the Build Back Better human needs investment agenda will lift up millions of people by reducing childhood poverty and ensuring th…

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October 15, 2021 at 7:47 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 a determined group of low-wage workers who ventured to the nation's capital to demand passage of President Biden's B…

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

October 14, 2021 at 6:58 PM

Hunger and Nutrition>>

We are fighting to make sure U.S. families don't go hungry. Tell Congress: If passed, the Build Back Better investment agenda will lift up millions of people ensuring families have access to healthy, nutritious foods. I urge you to go big and bold and fully…

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

October 13, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Our week of action to pass Build Back Better starts TODAY

We need to make sure the White House and the Senate hears us. John, 202-456-1111. That's the phone number CHN and our national coalition are urging our supporters to call starting at 11 a.m. ET today. Together, we are all calling the White House, urging the adm…

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

October 12, 2021 at 8:32 PM

Thursday at 3 p.m. ET: Learn how to tell Congress to go Big and Bold

We must work overtime to ensure Congress passes the Build Back Better investment agenda. John, We have a tremendous opportunity before us to make critical investments in our families and communities. We can't lose momentum! The Build Back Better investment agend…

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October 11, 2021 at 5:19 PM

From CHN: The Human Needs Report, October 11, 2021

The Human Needs Report: October 11, 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 the Build Back Better Act, the latest on FY22 spending bil…

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

October 9, 2021 at 3:05 PM

Sign if you agree! Haitians deserve freedom, shelter, and compassionate welcomes

This is a complete moral failure and abdication of leadership. John, Haitian migrants were crammed together in makeshift encampments in Del Rio, Texas and thousands have been deported without the chance to plead their case in front of a judge. The treatment of …

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October 8, 2021 at 11:26 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 a group of persistent and determined West Virginians who came to Washington, D.C. to try to sway Sen. Joe…

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October 8, 2021 at 8:02 PM

CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – October 8, 2021 COVID-19 watch Tracking Hardship - October 8, 2021   The 700,000 deaths edition. The U.S. has now officially surpassed 700,000 COVID-19 deaths. Only about 65 percent of the eligible U.S. popu…

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

October 6, 2021 at 8:56 PM

Mitch McConnell is marching us to economic catastrophe

By mid-October, the federal government will begin to run out of money. John, We are running out of time before the United States defaults on its debt. This would be a fatal blow to the global economy and undermine the household finances of essentially all America…

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

October 5, 2021 at 5:32 PM

Re: We are building a massive ground game to pass the Build Back Better investment agenda

We are launching a massive outreach and education campaign to ensure Congress passes the Build Back Better investment agenda. John, We’re bringing progressives and moderates together around the most critical investment agenda since FDR’s New Deal. Senate Budget…

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

October 4, 2021 at 9:14 PM

Here’s how we get it done:

We are launching a massive outreach and education campaign to ensure Congress passes the Build Back Better investment agenda. John, Last week, progressives successfully blocked a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill, demanding firm commitments on our human…

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

October 2, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Pass permanent immigration protection and relief this year

Immigration reform was a Democratic priority on the campaign trail. Let’s hold them to it now. Tell the Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats: "We need decisive action on immigration. We urge you to eliminate ICE and detention centers and crimina…

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  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

October 1, 2021 at 8:32 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 unveils our latest podcast episode, which focuses on the latest efforts to create a pathway to citizenship and achieve meaningf…

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

October 1, 2021 at 5:14 PM

The House is hoping to vote today on infrastructure. Demand progressives hold strong in demanding commitments on the Build Back Better agenda.

We know we can afford each of these investments when the rich and corporations pay their fair share. John, Our entire legislative agenda is on the line, right now. Last night, House progressives successfully delayed the vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill…

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

September 29, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Our entire agenda is on the line>>

CHN is joining efforts to demand Congress hold the line, and support the full Build Back Better Act to make meaningful investments in our people and communities. John, The next few days in Congress may be the most consequential of Joe Biden's presidency. It is n…

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

September 28, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Hold Mitch McConnell accountable

Let’s keep the pressure on Senate Republicans. John, Mitch McConnell needs to be held responsible. Last night, led by McConnell, every single Republican voted against a stop-gap funding bill to keep the government running and against allowing the federal governm…

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

September 27, 2021 at 3:09 PM

[take action] demand the Senate continue payments on Social Security, housing, veterans benefits and more

The consequences of simply saying no to raising the debt limit will be extremely harmful to millions of Americans in the weeks ahead. John, Tonight, the U.S. Senate will vote on a stop-gap funding bill to keep the government running and vote to allow the federal …

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

September 26, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Re: Tell Congress: Save the USPS

Demand Congress protect the USPS by passing the Postal Service Reform Act. John, Did you know that critical legislation to save the USPS has bipartisan support? We have to act now to make sure that Congress acts to pass the Postal Service Reform Act to save the …

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

September 25, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Tell Congress: Save the USPS

Demand Congress protect the USPS by passing the Postal Service Reform Act. Tell Congress: I am writing to ask you to support the Postal Service Reform Act (H.R. 3076/S.1720). This crucial legislation will save the USPS from the draconian retiree pre-fundin…

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  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

September 24, 2021 at 8:32 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 hears from two women from different areas and with different backgrounds who would benefit from passage of President Biden's Bu…

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September 24, 2021 at 6:57 PM

CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – September 24, 2021 COVID-19 watch Tracking Hardship - September 24, 2021   The congressional chaos edition. Next week, Congress may take up four measures that could greatly affect both the short- and long-te…

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

September 23, 2021 at 7:26 PM

Tell Congress: No more delays! Fix our broken health care system

We have just a few days left to make sure Congress hears us. Tell them to pass the Build Back Better plan to finally fix our health care system. To Congress: The pandemic shows no signs of ending, making clear how important health care is to every single Am…

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

September 22, 2021 at 6:10 PM

National Days of Action: Let's finally get Congress to vote "YES" on investing in our future

CHN is joining these national days of action, demanding Congress finally make the rich and corporations pay their fair share in taxes and make a meaningful investment in our people and communities. John, The next few days are incredibly consequential to the fate…

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September 21, 2021 at 7:44 PM

We’re stepping up our campaign to get rental assistance to those on the verge of homelessness

Together, we are demanding governors get backlogged rental aid out the door. Tell Your Governor: It’s estimated that one in six renters are behind on rent. If they don’t receive rental assistance in a timely manner, they will lose their homes. We’re teeter…

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  Ady Barkan via Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

September 20, 2021 at 4:51 PM

I’ve been waiting to share this film with you for a long time

Comrades, it’s Ady Barkan! I have been waiting for this moment for a long time: After three years of collaborating with some incredible filmmakers, the documentary telling the story of my struggle with ALS and the progressive movement’s fight for health care just…

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

September 19, 2021 at 2:57 PM

Re: Tell Congress: Pass the most critical investments in our future since the New Deal

The House may be voting as soon as next week on this critical investment package. John, Did you hear about the new poll that revealed, by more than a 2-to-1 margin, voters are more concerned that Congress won’t do enough to rein in the cost of prescription drugs…

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

September 18, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the most critical investments in our future since the New Deal

The House may be voting as soon as next week on this critical investment package. John, We are on the verge of passing a truly historic agenda that will lift up tens of millions of Americans, reduce childhood poverty, provide good jobs while transforming our eco…

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September 17, 2021 at 8:25 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 brand new poverty data released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau. The data show that COVID-19 relief efforts by C…

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

September 17, 2021 at 6:10 PM

TODAY: Find a rally near you to fight to pass the For the People Act

The Senate must finish the job and pass the For the People Act to protect our freedom to vote. John, State after state has advanced legislation attacking our voting rights. We’re fighting back to protect our right to vote. Thanks to your activism, Senate Majorit…

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

September 16, 2021 at 6:25 PM

Re: [action needed] Many of our priorities are included in the Build Back Better plan. Let’s make sure they pass!

With the House voting as early as next week on this entire package, we need to ensure critical components remain intact and pass! John, The details are starting to emerge from the mark-ups on the Build Back Better budget―an essential once-in-a-lifetime opportunit…

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

September 15, 2021 at 2:44 PM

Sneak Peak: What’s going to make it into the Build Back Better plan

With the House voting as early as next week on this entire package, we need to ensure critical components remain intact and pass! John, All week, House committees have been approving details of what's going to be in the final Build Back Better package, and from w…

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

September 14, 2021 at 4:36 PM

Re: Make sure Democratic holdouts’ constituents see these ads!

Keep our ads running in targeted Congressional districts! Demand Congress pass these critical investments in human needs. John, Did you see what Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Florida) said about the historic $3.5 trillion investment agenda? “I have no choice but to…

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

September 13, 2021 at 5:04 PM

Make sure Democratic holdouts’ constituents see these ads!

Keep our ads running in targeted Congressional districts! Demand Congress pass these critical investments in human needs. John, Rep. Stephanie Murphy announced she plans to vote against President Biden's historic Build Back Better investment agenda because she s…

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

September 12, 2021 at 3:59 PM

Re: Tell Congress: Demand the rich pay their fair share so we can invest in working people

We have an historic opportunity to invest in our future -- paid for by making the rich and corporations pay their fair share. John, Did you know that the total wealth of just 708 billionaires increased by an astonishing $1.8 trillion, or by 62%, during the first …

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September 11, 2021 at 2:46 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 remembers 9/11. And we discuss the importance of making the Child Tax Credit not only permanent, but also inclusive and fully r…

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September 10, 2021 at 7:17 PM

CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – September 10, 2021 COVID-19 watch Tracking Hardship - September 10, 2021   The (mostly) back-to-school edition. Millions of kids are back in school – some for the first time in 18 months. Polling shows paren…

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

September 10, 2021 at 7:11 PM

[Tell Congress!] Now is our chance to pass this essential investment budget

We have an historic opportunity to invest in our future -- paid for by making the rich and corporations pay their fair share. Tell Congress: President Biden’s $3.5 trillion Build Back Better plan is critical to our communities and our future―dramatically re…

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

September 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Learn! Sign up! (Webinar today at 2 p.m. ET) Putting Census data to work to fight to reduce poverty.

The Census Bureau creates massive amounts of data. Learn how to use this information to fight for our shared priorities. John, In just a few hours, CHN is hosting our "Annual Poverty Prep Webinar." Join us at 2 p.m. ET today for this important training to learn w…

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

September 7, 2021 at 3:38 PM

Monthly cash payments are reaching millions of families. Demand Congress make them permanent.

Today, we’re joining with our allies at the Children’s Defense Fund to call our Senators and Representatives, urging them to make the expanded Child Tax Credit permanent. John, Right now, millions of families are receiving monthly payments between $250 - $300 per…

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September 6, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Poverty and Hardship ― Then and Now

Join CHN’s Annual Poverty Prep Webinar: Poverty and Hardship – Then and Now Join CHN’s Annual Poverty Prep Webinar: Thursday, September 9, 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE Every year, CHN provides training on what to expect from the Census Bureau’s a…

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

September 5, 2021 at 2:23 PM

[Sign!] Tell Congress to cut childhood poverty in half. Make the Child Tax Credit permanent!

Together, we must fight childhood poverty. Tell Congress: "Nearly 11 million children live in poverty in the United States. That’s 1 out of every 7 children nationwide. Congress must make the Child Tax Credit permanent." ADD YOUR NAME John,…

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

September 4, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Re: Keep our ads rolling to fight for this historic budget!

Keep our ads rolling! Demand Congress pass these critical investments in human needs. John, Did you know a handful of Democratic members of Congress are standing in the way of the critical investments we need to lift up millions of people in our country? Senator…

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  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 7:58 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 unveils CHN's latest podcast episode, which examines the intersection between housing and homelessness, health care, and policy…

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

September 3, 2021 at 5:21 PM

Powerful corporations are playing defense. Let's keep up the pressure to pass this historic budget>>

Keep our ads rolling! Demand Congress pass these critical investments in human needs. John, We are close to passing a historic $3.5 trillion budget that invests in people, families and communities. We are making some powerful interests nervous—and we have to kee…

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  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 8:32 PM

Poverty and Hardship – Then and Now

Join CHN’s Annual Poverty Prep Webinar: Poverty and Hardship – Then and Now Join CHN’s Annual Poverty Prep Webinar: Thursday, September 9, 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE Every year, CHN provides training on what to expect from the Census Bureau’s a…

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