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September 28, 2022 at 8:58 PM

New Report From CLASP and Community Partnership Group: “A Community Driven Anti-Racist Vision for SNAP”

Policymakers must center racial equity and partnership with individuals who have lived experience to shape public benefits programs.          New Report From CLASP and CPG: “A Community-Driven Anti-Racist Vision for SNAP” CPG Members Attend White House Conference…

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September 22, 2022 at 9:52 PM

Recently from CLASP: CTC Key Findings from July 2022 National Survey

A July 2022 survey of low- to moderate-income parents in the continental United States and Puerto Rico following the end of the monthly expanded Child Tax Credit payments in 2021 showed that parents are hurting financially and have faced increased difficulty paying for food and monthly bills now t…

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September 14, 2022 at 8:43 PM

New Brief: Federal Programs Fueled 2021 Drop in Poverty—Particularly for Children

        Federal Programs Fueled 2021 Drop in Poverty—Particularly for Children Thanks to powerful federal investments in programs that support people seeking economic security, the child poverty rate in 2021 as measured by the Supplemental Poverty Measure (S…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

September 14, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Register Now for ND4Y’s October Week of Action!

        A New Deal for Youth: If Not Us, Then Who? Thursday, October 6 - Sunday, October 9 Register Here From Thursday, October 6 through Sunday, October 9, 2022, join A New Deal for Youth (ND4Y) Changemakers as we travel from all across the country to desce…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 2:15 PM

IWS Newsletter: September 2022

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2022   You’re Invited! Reimagining the Five Pillars of the White House Hunger Conference by People with Lived Expertise   For the first time in 50 years, the White House will convene a conference on…

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September 8, 2022 at 8:21 PM

Recently from CLASP: Public Charge Rule Restores Certainty for Immigrants

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s final “public charge” rule released today returns some sense of certainty to immigrant families, children, and individuals.  This week: Public Charge Rule Restores Certainty for Immigrants   RECENTLY FROM CL…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

September 8, 2022 at 5:41 PM

Save the Date: ND4Y’s October Week of Action!

        A New Deal for Youth: If Not Us, Then Who  Thursday, October 6, 2022 - Sunday, October 9, 2022 Register Here From Thursday, October 6 through Sunday, October 9, 2022, join A New Deal for Youth (ND4Y) Changemakers as we travel from all across the coun…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 5:06 PM

CLASP on C-SPAN Discussing Inflation Reduction Act

In case you missed it, CLASP President and Executive Director Indivar Dutta-Gupta appeared on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal this morning for a 45-minute segment exploring key components of the Inflation Reduction Act that support people with low incomes and communities of color.     …

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August 25, 2022 at 10:25 PM

Recently from CLASP: Biden Announces Critical Student Debt Relief

Yesterday, the White House released a long-awaited decision on student debt relief and extended the payment pause through December 31, 2022. Borrowers who make less than $125k annually will have $10k removed from their debt totals, and Pell Grant recipients will see an additional $10k removed.   …

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  Hannah Matthews, CLASP · [email protected]

August 12, 2022 at 9:45 PM

Inflation Reduction Act Makes Big Advances but Leaves out Anti-Poverty Priorities

The legislation’s crucial climate investments include targeted funding for climate justice to address the disproportionate environmental and public health harms to communities with low incomes and communities of color        Inflation Reduction Act Makes Big Adva…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

August 12, 2022 at 4:56 PM

FY 2019 CCDBG data show slight increases in spending and participation; provider participation continues to decline

New fact sheet details FY-19 state & federal child care spending. The pre-pandemic data show slight increases in state spending & CCDBG enrollment...        FY 2019 CCDBG data show slight increases in spending and participation; provider participation con…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 9:37 PM

Recently from CLASP: Recommendations for Strengthening the Reentry Employment Opportunities Program

In this brief, CLASP and the National Reentry Workforce Collaborative (NRWC) offer a set of recommendations to strengthen and modernize the federal Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) Program to ensure that a greater number of people impacted by the criminal legal system have access to quality …

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 6:00 PM

IWS Newsletter: August 2022

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE AUGUST 2022   Lifting Administrative Burdens to Advance Health and Racial Equity  Policymakers and advocates have rightfully centered a great deal of effort in the past decade on expanding Medicaid eligibilit…

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July 28, 2022 at 10:02 PM

Recently from CLASP: A Social Protection System that Works for All of Us

Today, Indivar Dutta-Gupta testified before the before the United States House of Representatives Select Committee on Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth at a hearing titled “Building a Modern Economic Foundation: Economic Security and Income Support for 21st Century America.”  …

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July 21, 2022 at 7:11 PM

CLASP Education, Labor, and Worker Justice Newsletter

News and updates from CLASP's ELWJ team.    EDUCATION, LABOR, AND WORKER JUSTICE JULY 2022 NEWSLETTER   Early Lessons from D.C.’s Paid Leave Program This brief evaluates the rollout of Washington, D.C.’s paid leave program, highlights the barriers to …

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July 14, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Recently from CLASP: D.C.’s Paid Leave Program, Women and Economic Opportunity

After decades of activism, District of Columbia policymakers passed the D.C. Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act (UPLA) in 2016. In a new brief, we evaluate the rollout of Washington, D.C.’s paid leave program.  This week: D.C.’s Paid Leave Program, Women and Economic Opportunity …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

July 12, 2022 at 3:31 PM

NEW: "Early Lessons from D.C.'s Paid Leave Program"

Read the new brief from CLASP's Education, Labor, and Worker Justice team          Early Lessons from D.C.'s Paid Leave Program Read the new brief from CLASP's education, labor, and worker justice team   After decades of activism, District of Columbia po…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

July 8, 2022 at 7:30 PM

IWS Newsletter: July 2022

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE JULY 2022   Meet the Community Partnership Group (CPG)!  Since early 2020, the Income and Work Supports (IWS) team has been building our relationship with the Community Partnership Group (CPG). The CPG is a d…

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July 8, 2022 at 2:39 PM

Eye on Early Education: July 2022 Child Care Newsletter

CLASP's child care and early education team has recently published these resources.            EYE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD July 2022   Halfway through 2022, we are feeling positive about the investments seen in states for child care and early education…

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June 30, 2022 at 9:02 PM

Recently from CLASP: CLASP Reacts to SCOTUS Decisions

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in Biden v. Texas affirms that the Biden Administration can end the ill-advised Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” program.  This week: CLASP Reacts to SCOTUS Decisions   RECENTLY FROM CLASP June 30, 2022   …

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June 28, 2022 at 3:32 PM

New State-by-State Fact Sheets Show Impact of Murray-Kaine Child Care & Early Education Proposal

Impact of Murray-Kaine child care & early education proposal illustrated.         New State-by-State Fact Sheets Show Impact of Murray-Kaine Child Care & Early Education Proposal  Today, CLASP released the full collection of fact sheets illustrating th…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

June 27, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Last Chance to Register for a ND4Y’s In-Person Atlanta Event!

        Mobilizing Youth to Heal and Create Change Saturday, July 2, 11am to 5pm ET Register Here On Saturday, July 2 from 11am to 5pm ET, join A New Deal for Youth Changemakers as we host a half-day in-person event that is part-townhall, part-festival in At…

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  Indivar Dutta-Gupta · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Statement: SCOTUS Decision on Reproductive Rights Jeopardizes Economic Security

Comprehensive reproductive care is—first and foremost—fundamental to economic security and opportunity, bodily autonomy, and broader health care access for women and people who may become pregnant.        SCOTUS Decision on Reproductive Rights Jeopardizes Economi…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Only ONE WEEK Left to Register for a ND4Y’s In-Person Atlanta Event

        Mobilizing Youth to Heal and Create Change Saturday, July 2, 11am to 5pm ET Register Here On Saturday, July 2 from 11am to 5pm ET, join A New Deal for Youth Changemakers as we host a half-day in-person event that is part-townhall, part-festival in At…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 16, 2022 at 9:02 PM

Recently from CLASP: Murray-Kaine Child Care & Early Education Proposal; Student Debt

We were pleased to have co-sponsored an event on Capitol Hill last week where we joined more than a dozen members of Congress, along with many educators, parents, and fellow advocates, to call for increased federal investments in child care.   This week: Murray-Kaine Child Care &…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

June 16, 2022 at 6:25 PM

You’re Invited to a ND4Y’s In-Person Atlanta Event!

        Mobilizing Youth to Heal and Create Change Saturday, July 2, 11am to 5pm ET Register Here On Saturday, July 2 from 11am to 5pm ET, join A New Deal for Youth Changemakers as we host a half-day in-person event that is part-townhall, part-festival in At…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

June 9, 2022 at 2:45 PM

IWS Newsletter: June 2022

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE JUNE 2022   How White Supremacy Perpetuated Environmental Hazards in Communities of Color Communities of color are exposed to environmental hazards at a rate far greater than white people. Several decades ago…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 7:46 PM

Recently from CLASP: New CLASP President, Mental Health Month Wrap-up

CLASP is thrilled that Indivar "Indi" Dutta-Gupta started yesterday, June 1, as the organization’s next president and executive director.   This week: New CLASP President, Mental Health Month Wrap-up   RECENTLY FROM CLASP June 2, 2022   …

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 7:38 PM

Save the Date: July 2. A New Deal for Youth Hybrid Event

          Mobilizing Youth to Heal and Create Change! Saturday, July 2 Register Here On Saturday, July 2 join A New Deal for Youth Changemakers as we host a half-day hybrid event that is part-townhall, part-festival in Atlanta, GA. We will bring light to issu…

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  The Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 7:43 PM

Mental Health Awareness Month Round Up

        Mental Health Awareness Month Round Up Today is the last day of Mental Health Awareness Month. CLASP’s mental health work centers on systems and policy change with an explicit focus on how race and ethnicity affect a person’s interactions with system…

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  Cormekki Whitley · [email protected]

May 27, 2022 at 2:31 PM

There is still so much to do

Dear John,  These last few weeks have been mind-numbing as we struggle to understand the reasons for the violence and, in turn, what our nation must do to prevent the scourge of inhumanity and pain that’s occurred most profoundly in Buffalo and Uvalde. As I write to you today, the devastating mass…

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  The Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 3:01 PM

New Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month

          New from CLASP for Mental Health Awareness Month! May is Mental Health Awareness Month. CLASP’s mental health work centers on systems and policy change with an explicit focus on how race and ethnicity affect a person’s interactions with systems and…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Recently from CLASP: New Child Care Proposal, Mental Health Awareness Month

New child care proposal would benefit 1 million+ children, WIOA reauthorization passes the House, and much more.  This week: New Child Care Proposal, Mental Health Awareness Month   RECENTLY FROM CLASP May 19, 2022   Child Care &am…

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  The Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 6:22 PM

New Youth Workforce and Justice Resources

      Youth Workforce and Justice Updates from CLASP Check out new resources from CLASP focused on WIOA reauthorization, workforce development as a community violence intervention, and summer youth employment. Kathy Tran explores How House-Passed WIOA Reau…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 7:34 PM

CLASP Education, Labor, and Worker Justice Newsletter

News and updates from CLASP's ELWJ team.    EDUCATION, LABOR, AND WORKER JUSTICE MAY 2022 NEWSLETTER   Updating WIOA to Empower Workers and Create Shared Prosperity This brief recommends Congress focus on five priorities to help people secure better j…

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  The Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

May 12, 2022 at 4:21 PM

2022 Mental Health Awareness Month

        Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! May is Mental Health Awareness Month. CLASP’s mental health work centers on systems and policy change with an explicit focus on how race and ethnicity affect a person’s interactions with systems and services. We a…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

May 5, 2022 at 10:20 PM

Recently from CLASP: Celebrating Black Motherhood...And Standing in Solidarity for Roe

As Mother's Day approaches, Policy Analyst Teon Dolby reflects on the strength and resiliency of Black mothers. Her new blog pays homage to the village of communities that support them in ways that the country has failed to do so.   This week: Celebrating Black Motherhood, Solidarit…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

May 5, 2022 at 2:01 PM

IWS Newsletter: May 2022

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE MAY 2022   The Expanded Child Tax Credit is Helping Families, But National Survey Shows Continued Outreach Remains Essential  The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provided monthly payments to nearly 9 in 10 c…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

May 3, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Draft SCOTUS Decision Puts Reproductive Rights in Great Jeopardy

Last night’s news report of a leaked draft Supreme Court majority opinion indicated that the high court is prepared to overturn Roe v. Wade and end the constitutional right to abortion.       Draft SCOTUS Decision Puts Reproductive Rights in Great Jeopardy This …

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

May 3, 2022 at 7:17 PM

In Case You Missed the ND4Y Virtual Hill Briefing

          #WhyWeCan’tWait: A New Deal for Youth  Our Legislative Agenda Watch Here A New Deal for Youth Changemakers unveiled our Legislative Agenda in a Virtual Hill Briefing last Friday. For those who weren’t able to join us, you can watch the full event he…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

April 29, 2022 at 2:34 PM

ND4Y Virtual Hill Briefing: HAPPENING TODAY!

          Happening Today! Watch the Livestream Here TODAY, join A New Deal for Youth Changemakers as we share the New Deal for Youth Policy Platform and Demands and unveil our Legislative Agenda. Click here to watch the livestream of the ND4Y Virtual Hill Br…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

April 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM

ND4Y Virtual Hill Briefing: TWO DAYS AWAY!

          TWO DAYS AWAY! Register Here or Watch the Livestream Here In two days, join A New Deal for Youth Changemakers as we share the New Deal for Youth Policy Platform and Demands and unveil our Legislative Agenda. Register here even if you can't attend! I…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

April 25, 2022 at 3:35 PM

ND4Y Virtual Hill Briefing: This Friday at 1pm ET!

          This Friday at 1pm ET! Register Here or Watch the Livestream Here This Friday, April 29 at 1pm ET join A New Deal for Youth Changemakers as we share the New Deal for Youth Policy Platform and Demands and unveil our Legislative Agenda. On Friday, Apr…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 9:13 PM

Recently from CLASP: Why Addressing Climate Change is Critical to Addressing Poverty

Climate change is disproportionately harming people with low incomes and people of color. As an anti-poverty organization that centers racial equity, CLASP recognizes the important ways in which climate change impacts the people and policies we advocate for.   This week: Climate cha…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

April 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Save the Date: April 29 at 1pm ET, A ND4Y Hill Briefing

        #WhyWeCan’tWait: A New Deal for Youth  Our Legislative Agenda Friday, April 29 at 1pm ET Register Here On Friday, April 29 at 1pm ET join A New Deal for Youth Changemakers as we share the New Deal for Youth Policy Platform and Demands and unveil our Legislativ…

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  Olivia Golden · [email protected]

April 15, 2022 at 4:22 PM

After nine incredible years

      Dear John, In these last few incredibly busy months at CLASP, writing this letter offers me a rare moment to stop and reflect. It is with this in mind that I start my final organizational update letter and brief video message by thanking you, our donors, f…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 7:59 PM

Recently from CLASP: Title 42 Termination

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announcement to terminate Title 42, effective May 23, 2022, is the right decision. However, it’s a long-overdue development, because any day the policy remains in place is a day too long.  This week: Title 42 Termination …

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 6:45 PM

IWS Newsletter: April 2022

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE APRIL 2022   Follow the Money: Tackling Improper Payments  Last week, Senior Policy Analyst Parker Gilkesson testified before the House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations at a hearing about impro…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 4:45 PM

NEW: Supporting Infants and Toddlers Through Federal Relief and ARPA

New resource on supporting infants and toddlers through federal relief.        Supporting Infants and Toddlers Through Federal Relief and the American Rescue Plan Today’s infants and toddlers have lived virtually their entire lives during a pandemic, shaping ev…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

March 28, 2022 at 9:45 PM

Biden’s Budget Outlines Key Investments for Economic Growth, Equity

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released its FY 2023 budget proposal laying out a blueprint for its spending priorities. The administration is calling for investments in children, youth, families, and workers to continue to grow the economy and build toward a more equitable future.  …

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