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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
December 18, 2024 at 5:15 PM

The incoming administration has said it plans to go after Medicaid

Vivek Ramaswamy has said that Medicaid cuts could be part of $2 trillion in budget cuts next year. John, They’ve finally said it explicitly: the incoming Trump administration is planning on making drastic cuts to Medicaid. The head of the proposed “Department o…
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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
December 17, 2024 at 7:50 PM

[TAKE ACTION] Tell President Biden to continue using his pardon powers for justice

We call on President Biden to expand his use of clemency and pardon those who have been unjustly imprisoned. John, In a historic move last week, President Biden commuted the sentences of 1,500 people and pardoned 39 who were convicted of non-violent crimes. It is…
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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
December 15, 2024 at 4:10 PM

This legislation is an attack on advocacy organizations

H.R. 9495 would give the Treasury Secretary unprecedented power to take away the tax-exempt status of advocacy and nonprofit organizations. John, There’s a dangerous piece of legislation that has passed the U.S. House and is now in the Senate, which could threat…
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  Meredith Dodson, CHN Action · [email protected]
December 14, 2024 at 4:14 PM

Re: [TAKE ACTION] Tell Congress to extend health care tax credits

ACA tax credits expire next year, but millions of us will feel the sticker shock far sooner. John, I wanted to make sure you saw Deborah’s email from yesterday. If Congress doesn’t act by the end of this month, they could jeopardize health care coverage for mill…
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  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
December 13, 2024 at 10:38 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 miss it, this week on the Voices for Human Needs blog: 78 National Organizations and 86 State Organizations urge lawmakers to protect IRS funding By Camilla Ahmed As Congress consider…
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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
December 12, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Congress must act to save health care coverage for millions of people

ACA tax credits expire next year, but millions of us will feel the sticker shock far sooner. John, Voters went to the polls last month with a very clear message: they want lower costs and better economic security. Eighty-six percent of voters―including 82% who v…
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  Meredith Dodson, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
December 11, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Re: We’re playing offense

The incoming Trump administration is proposing catastrophic cuts to human needs programs. John, For generations we’ve been told that when we hand tax cuts to the rich and corporations, that money will “trickle down” to everyday people. However, from 2018 to 2022…
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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
December 10, 2024 at 8:18 PM

Fight back against Elon Musk’s “temporary hardship”

The incoming Trump administration is proposing catastrophic cuts to human needs programs. John, “We have to reduce spending to live within our means, And, you know, that necessarily involves some temporary hardship, but it will ensure long-term prosperity.”1 Th…
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  Meredith Dodson, CHN Action · [email protected]
December 9, 2024 at 10:19 PM

TAKE ACTION: Need help affording health care? Sorry, Elon Musk needs his tax cuts.

Elon Musk has admitted that his proposed cuts will cause “temporary hardship” for millions of Americans. John, Billionaire Elon Musk has been tasked with cutting trillions of dollars in public services through the new “Department of Government Efficiency”. In res…
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  Meredith Dodson, CHN Action · [email protected]
December 8, 2024 at 3:54 PM

Re: [TAKE ACTION] Tell Congress to defend Medicaid

Congressional Republicans want to make severe cuts to Medicaid in order to offset $4.6 trillion in tax breaks for the wealthy. John, $4.6 trillion. That’s how much money extending the 2017 Trump tax scam would add to the deficit, according to the Congressional Bud…
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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
December 7, 2024 at 3:05 PM

We can’t rob Peter to pay Paul

Congressional Republicans want to make severe cuts to Medicaid in order to offset $4.6 trillion in tax breaks for the wealthy. John, Four in 10 U.S. households are struggling to pay their bills and the incoming administration is planning on make low-income househ…
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  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
December 6, 2024 at 9:45 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 miss it, this week on the Voices for Human Needs blog: Congress Must Support an Independent, Fully Funded Census Bureau By Meeta Anand and Terry Ao Minnis The collection of objective, …
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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
December 5, 2024 at 6:09 PM

We only have until December 16th

The Senate must reconfirm Lauren McFerran to keep a pro-worker majority on the NLRB. John, We’ve seen an immense amount of worker power over the past 4 years. From strikes that led to increased wages and benefits for workers, to a ban on “captive audience” meetin…
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  Meredith Dodson, CHN Action · [email protected]
December 4, 2024 at 8:09 PM

Re: [TAKE ACTION] Demand Congress increase funding for home heating aid

Congress must allocate an additional $1.6 billion to the LIHEAP program. John, Congress plans to adjourn in less than three weeks, and they need to hear from us now. Right now, there is bipartisan support for funding the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program…
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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
December 3, 2024 at 9:37 PM

[TAKE ACTION] Demand Congress increase funding for home heating aid

Congress must allocate an additional $1.6 billion to the LIHEAP program. John, The National Energy Assistance Directors Association estimates that the cost of winter heating could increase by as much as 10.5% this year (from $889 to $982), due to expected colder …
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  Meredith Dodson, CHN Action · [email protected]
December 1, 2024 at 4:32 PM

RE: The federal government must uphold treaty rights

Centuries of discrimination have made food insecurity far worse for Tribal Nations than white U.S. residents. John, I wanted to make sure you saw Deborah’s email from earlier. Treaty rights entered into by the U.S. government and Native Tribes require the feder…
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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
November 30, 2024 at 4:14 PM

Food sovereignty is Tribal sovereignty

Centuries of discrimination have made food insecurity far worse for Tribal Nations than white U.S. residents. John, As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, we want to celebrate more than 400 years of Native resilience and power. Due to centuries of …
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  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
November 27, 2024 at 5:14 PM

From CHN: Last couple of weeks on our Voices for Human Needs blog

In case you missed it: CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you miss it: The Voices for Human Needs blog reports on the work we did this year and projects on the work ahead of us, as well as reflects on what we’re thankful for this Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, if y…
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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
November 27, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Elon Musk exemplifies who will win in the new Trump Administration―unless we stop them

At a time when the right-wing seeks to cut $2 trillion from programs like Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, the Affordable Care Act, housing, education, transportation, public health, child care, and more, our work is more critical than ever. John, While the majority of voter…
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  Meredith Dodson, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
November 26, 2024 at 3:37 PM

RE: The push to take food away from millions

Congress must protect and strengthen SNAP in Farm Bill legislation to prevent major funding losses in nutrition programs. John, The Senate version of the Farm Bill―the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act―provides essential provisions for nutritional programs.…
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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
November 26, 2024 at 12:05 AM

The push to take food away from millions

Congress must protect and strengthen SNAP in Farm Bill legislation to prevent major funding losses in nutrition programs. John, As we sit around the table with our loved ones this week, we cannot forget about those whose Thanksgiving is modest now, but will look…
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  Meredith Dodson, CHN Action · [email protected]
November 24, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Re: [TAKE ACTION] Protect SNAP in the farm bill

We must keep SNAP funding in the FY2025 farm bill. John, House Republicans are pushing a Farm Bill that includes a $30 billion cut to SNAP over the next 10 years. Meanwhile, the Senate version of the Farm Bill would strengthen SNAP for the 41 million people who …
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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
November 23, 2024 at 3:35 PM

We cannot allow a $30 billion cut to SNAP

We must keep SNAP funding in the FY2025 farm bill. John, Congress has until December 31st to pass a Farm Bill―legislation that will extend agriculture, climate, and conservation programs, assist rural families and communities, and that may make changes to vital a…
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  Meredith Dodson, CHN Action · [email protected]
November 22, 2024 at 4:45 PM

Re: [TAKE ACTION] Urge Congress to fully fund Meals on Wheels

The Older Americans Act needs a critical boost in funding in order to keep essential programs like Meals on Wheels going. John, Hunger amongst older adults grew by 20% between 2021 and 2024.1 And it’s expected that by 2030, 14 million seniors will be food insecur…
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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
November 21, 2024 at 8:47 PM

80 million people will be 65 or older by 2040

The Older Americans Act needs a critical boost in funding in order to keep essential programs like Meals on Wheels going. John, As Congress negotiates a final FY25 spending package, one program that needs increased funding is Meals on Wheels. The Older Americans…
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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
November 20, 2024 at 8:34 PM

The Senate must reject the confirmation of Matt Gaetz

Matt Gaetz is an extremist with severe ethics issues who wants to dismantle essential human needs programs. John, Matt Gaetz is an extremist who cannot be allowed to lead the United States Department of Justice as the Attorney General. According to the Southern …
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  Meredith Dodson, CHN Action · [email protected]
November 19, 2024 at 5:41 PM

Re: [TAKE ACTION] Demand the Senate confirm judicial nominees

Dozens of judicial nominees are in limbo and the Senate must confirm them now. John, Our democracy depends on qualified, fair-minded judges committed to upholding the rights of all of us. The Senate must do its job and continue its progress in confirming judicia…
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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
November 18, 2024 at 9:43 PM

[TAKE ACTION] Demand the Senate confirm judicial nominees

Dozens of judicial nominees are in limbo and the Senate must confirm them now. John, We need a Supreme Court, and federal judiciary, that work for all of us, not just the wealthy and powerful. For our democracy to work, we must know and have faith that judicial d…
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  Meredith Dodson, CHN Action · [email protected]
November 17, 2024 at 3:50 PM

Re: Tell Congress: Reject IRS funding cuts

Since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS has collected over a billion dollars from wealthy tax cheats and saved taxpayers millions of dollars in tax prep fees. John, I wanted to make sure you saw Deborah’s email about extremists in Congress who a…
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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
November 16, 2024 at 3:46 PM

We can’t allow extremists to cut IRS funding

Since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS has collected over a billion dollars from wealthy tax cheats and saved taxpayers millions of dollars in tax prep fees. John, Congress has a funding deadline of December 20th and right-wing reactionaries ar…
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  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
November 15, 2024 at 9:32 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 miss it, this week on the Voices for Human Needs blog: The Math of Low-Wage Jobs Isn’t Mathing By Randy Rosso | November 13 “Why don’t they just get a job?” We often hear comments like…
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  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
November 15, 2024 at 7:50 PM

CHN's Human Needs Watch: Tracking Hardship

Tracking Hardship – November 15, 2024 November 15, 2024 The Who Wins? Who Loses? Edition. Exit polls on election day indicated that a majority of people with incomes from $30,000 to $100,000 voted for Presid…
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  Meredith Dodson, CHN Action · [email protected]
November 13, 2024 at 7:36 PM

Re: [TAKE ACTION] Tell Congress we need disaster relief funding now

It is the job of the federal government to provide relief after disaster strikes. John, As a result of man-made climate change, we should expect to see more frequent, and stronger, natural disasters impacting communities including hurricanes and tropical storms, …
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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
November 12, 2024 at 6:01 PM

[TAKE ACTION] Tell Congress we need disaster relief funding now

It is the job of the federal government to provide relief after disaster strikes. John, Communities are still recovering from the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton along with wildfires and other natural disasters. We need comprehensive disaster relief a…
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  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
November 8, 2024 at 9:41 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, America has spoken. We need to ask – what were voters looking for? This is the time for us to reflect, reevaluate, and recharge for the years ahead. In case you miss it, this week on the Voices fo…
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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 12:05 PM

Do you have all you need to vote today?

Everything you need to be able to make sure your vote is cast today. John, Today is Election Day. This will end up being the most consequential election in our lifetimes and we want to make sure you have everything you need to vote securely at your polling place.…
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  Dominique Espinoza, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
November 4, 2024 at 7:10 PM

Re: We can change history together

We’re not letting up in our push to get voters to the polls on Election Day. John, I wanted to make sure you saw my email from yesterday. History will be made tomorrow. Thanks to the generosity and dedication of supporters like you, we have accomplished major fe…
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  Dominique Espinoza, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
November 3, 2024 at 2:59 PM

One more chance to reach voters before Election Day

We’re not letting up in our push to get voters to the polls on Election Day. John, We’re wrapping up the most consequential election of our lifetimes. On Tuesday, a new President will be elected, as will new members of Congress, new Attorneys General, and new Gov…
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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
November 2, 2024 at 2:40 PM

It’s the last weekend to vote before Election Day

This is the last weekend people can vote early before Tuesday’s election. John, This is the last weekend to vote for elected leaders who believe in and support policies that focus on human needs. There is so much at stake in Tuesday’s election, so we want to mak…
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  Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 9:33 PM

From CHN: Last couple of weeks on our Voices for Human Needs Blog

In case you missed it: Last couple of weeks on CHN's Voices for Human Needs blog Dear John, In case you missed it: The Voices for Human Needs blog reports on various federal disaster relief resources and a digital action that you can take. And as we prepare for the upcoming el…
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  Dominique Espinoza, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 5:07 PM

Re: Billionaires want to keep their tax breaks. But when they pay their fair share, we can invest in our future.

We’re seeing billionaires spend more in this election than ever before. John, For years I have worked to ensure voters of all backgrounds are able to utilize their constitutional right to vote. And this year, for the first time, I am able to join millions of Amer…
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  Deborah Weinstein, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 2:15 PM

Let’s ensure that people power defeats billionaires buying elections

We’re seeing billionaires spend more in this election than ever before. John, We have less than a week to Get Out the Human Needs Vote. And thanks to you, we’ve already reached tens of thousands of voters through letter writing and text messaging, as well as prov…
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  Dominique Espinoza, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Re: RSVP: Tuesday night text bank

The Empower App has an 86% contact response rate, making it one of the most effective contact tools out there. John, Will I see you online tonight for one of our last text banks of the 2024 election? Instead of scrolling through election polls that show a neck a…
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  Dominique Espinoza, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 9:22 PM

RSVP: Tuesday night text bank

The Empower App has an 86% contact response rate, making it one of the most effective contact tools out there. John, Just turn on cable news or look at the national headlines and you’ll see that the presidential race is neck and neck. Even the most informed progn…
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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
October 27, 2024 at 2:45 PM

[TAKE ACTION] Call on your Senators to pass the ETHICS Act

Members of Congress should not have financial interests in companies they vote to provide funding to. John, Being a member of Congress has many perks, but increasing your stock portfolio shouldn’t be one of them. Right now, members of Congress can trade stocks in…
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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
October 26, 2024 at 2:14 PM

Military-grade ammunition was found at the sites of numerous mass shootings

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin must end contracts with munitions makers who sell military-grade ammunition commercially. John, Ammunition made for the Pentagon has shown up at the sites of mass shootings across the United States for years—and the procurement of t…
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  Deborah Weinstein, CHN Action · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 2:27 PM

1 in 22 Black people of voting age are barred from voting

Laws enacted during and after the Reconstruction period to disenfranchise Black voters are having the same effect a century later. John, Four million Americans are currently disenfranchised due to criminal convictions.1 Seven out of ten of them have fully complet…
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  Dominique Espinoza, Coalition on Human Needs · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 3:59 PM

We’re reaching the very voters who will likely determine the outcome of the presidential election

Instead of sitting back and hoping voters turn out and vote for human needs, we’re taking action! John, We’re approaching the date of “The Big Send”―the last day to mail letters to infrequent voters in critical swing states before Election Day. That’s why tonight…
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  Dominique Espinoza, CHN Action · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 8:16 PM

Re: “There’s no such thing as a vote that doesn’t matter.”

We’re voting for future generations. John, With less than two weeks until Election Day, tomorrow night we will host our final virtual letter writing party of the campaign to ensure voters receive their letters before Election Day. Together, through letters and t…
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  Meredith Dodson, CHN Action · [email protected]
October 22, 2024 at 4:44 PM

News from Pennsylvania

We’re voting for future generations. John, This past weekend I traveled to Pennsylvania with my 15 year old to join CASA to knock on doors and encourage registered voters to go to the polls on Election Day. CASA is a national organization that works to build powe…
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