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

March 29, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Decolonizing Mental Health Webinar Series

        Decolonizing Mental Health Webinar Series Register Here Join CLASP for a quarterly learning series focused on decolonizing mental health care; i.e., not relying entirely on the biomedical model, and emphasizing the importance of healing-centered care…

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March 23, 2023 at 9:40 PM

Recently from CLASP: Women’s History Month, SNAP, Child Care

Throughout March, CLASP is recognizing Women’s History Month by posting a series of Instagram stories describing how the many talented women on our staff are making history every day.   This week: Women’s History Month, SNAP, Child Care   RECENTLY FR…

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March 22, 2023 at 2:33 PM

Join the fight in the 2023 Farm Bill

Sign up for CLASP's newsletter that focuses specifically on the Farm Bill in 2023.        Subscribe to CLASP's Updates on the 2023 Farm Bill The Farm Bill is significant legislation that reauthorizes many agriculture and nutrition programs, including the Su…

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March 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Income and Work Supports Newsletter: March 2023

Benefits of tax credits over deductions, 2023 Farm Bill, and the IRA's Energy Rebates      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE March 2023   States Should Implement Tax Credits Over Deductions to Support Families  The tax code is a vehicle to raise fu…

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March 10, 2023 at 2:24 PM

Recently from CLASP: The President's Budget, Immigration, Mental Health

The administration is proposing bold and effective policies that advance equity and prosperity. In others, especially immigration and public safety, their policies undermine these goals.  This week: The President's Budget, Immigration, Mental Health   …

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March 8, 2023 at 6:04 PM

CLASP Announces Partnership to Launch the National Alliance of Youth and Young Adults Advocates

        CLASP Joins Partners to Launch the National Alliance of Youth and Young Adults Advocates CLASP is excited to announce that over the past several months we have been working with the American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF), the National Youth Employment Co…

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February 28, 2023 at 9:25 PM

CLASP Education, Labor, and Worker Justice Newsletter

News and updates from CLASP's work on education, labor, and worker justice issues.    EDUCATION, LABOR, AND WORKER JUSTICE JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER   Honoring Black Labor Leaders Black History Month is a time to reflect on the central role of …

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February 28, 2023 at 8:12 PM

NEW: Centering Black Families in Expanded Data Strategies to Address Harsh Discipline Practices

New brief on centering Black families in data strategies on child discipline practices.         Centering Black Families: Equitable Discipline through Improved Data Policies in Child Care  Black History Month celebrates the countless ways Black people and comm…

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February 23, 2023 at 10:55 PM

Recently from CLASP: Improving SNAP in 2023 Farm Bill

With negotiations for the 2023 Farm Bill underway, CLASP is poised to ensure lawmakers hear our unique insights on strengthening the program.   This week: Improving SNAP in 2023 Farm Bill   RECENTLY FROM CLASP February 23, 2023   I…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

February 21, 2023 at 8:52 PM

What's at Stake in the 2023 Farm Bill Reauthorization?

John, the Farm Bill is up for debate this year. Sign up for updates from CLASP on the latest analysis and recommendations.        What's at Stake in the 2023 Farm Bill Reauthorization? New Fact Sheet Highlights Priorities As negotiations for the 2023 Farm B…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 2:30 PM

IWS Newsletter: February 2023

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE February 2023   Enough is Enough. Law Enforcement and Carceral Systems Must Be Accountable  Our nation simply can’t continue the endless cycle of tragedy, outrage, lip service, repeat. Policymakers at all lev…

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February 9, 2023 at 11:01 PM

Recently from CLASP: SOTU Highlights and Disappointments

Tuesday night, President Biden used his annual State of the Union Address to reiterate the crucial need for policies that invest in people and families. Among other things, he talked about the importance of families and workers having quality child care, paid leave, home and community-based care, …

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January 26, 2023 at 10:03 PM

Recently from CLASP: Despite Surge in Organizing, Union Membership Rates Dropped in 2022

The American labor movement is experiencing a reawakening. Across a breadth of employers and sectors—from Starbucks to Amazon, the New York Times to the University of California—workers are standing up for a voice on the job, better working conditions, and improved pay and benefits.  …

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January 19, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Despite Surge in Organizing, Union Membership Rates Dropped in 2022

New data show that union membership declined to 10.1 percent in 2022.        Despite Surge in Organizing, Union Membership Rates Dropped in 2022 Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual union density report, showing that union membership dec…

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

January 18, 2023 at 2:30 PM

New Youth Mental Health and Justice Resources

        Youth Mental Health and Justice Updates from CLASP Check out new resources from CLASP, including briefs on the mental health and justice provisions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), Youth Pathways to Prosperity, as well as the updated 2…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM

IWS Newsletter: January 2023

Highlights from 2022, the omnibus bill, and book recommendations from the team      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE January 2023   A Community-Driven Anti-Racist Vision for SNAP      SNAP “Program Integrity:” How Racializ…

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January 12, 2023 at 10:52 PM

Recently from CLASP: FY2023 Omnibus Bill Advances Important Programs—While Overlooking Key Priorities

In the last few days of 2022, Congress passed and President Joe Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (also known as the “omnibus bill”).   This week: FY2023 Omnibus Bill Advances Important Programs—While Overlooking Key Priorities   …

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

January 10, 2023 at 9:18 PM

New Fact Sheet Estimating Each State’s Distribution of the FY 2023 CCDBG Appropriations Increase

        New Fact Sheet Estimating Each State’s Distribution of the FY 2023 CCDBG Appropriations Increase Today, CLASP released its FY 2023 fact sheet estimating the distribution of federal discretionary Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) appropri…

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December 29, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Recently from CLASP: Happy New Year!

Once again, CLASP has been hard at work in 2022 advocating for public policies that support people with low incomes, advancing racial and social justice, and helping assure access to economic mobility and opportunity.     RECENTLY FROM CLASP December 2…

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December 21, 2022 at 6:30 PM

CLASP Education, Labor, and Worker Justice Newsletter

News and updates from CLASP's ELWJ team.    EDUCATION, LABOR, AND WORKER JUSTICE NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER   Worker Flexibility and Choice Act: The Corporate Attempt at Stripping Labor Protections  As corporate profits reach an all-time high,…

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December 15, 2022 at 10:48 PM

Recently from CLASP: Paving a Pathway to Prosperity

In a new series of fact sheets, we examine the federal policies and programs enacted in 2020, 2021, and 2022 that swiftly and dramatically reduced poverty and hardship, narrowed racial disparities, and improved long-term outcomes for children and families.   This week: Paving a Path…

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December 15, 2022 at 8:23 PM

Eye on Early Education: December 2022 Child Care Newsletter

CLASP's child care and early education team has recently published these resources.            EYE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD December 2022   The conclusion of the year is a time of reflection for many, and we are no exception. As 2022 comes to a close, w…

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December 13, 2022 at 2:30 PM

IWS Newsletter: December 2022

State opportunities to provide health care coverage for child care professionals, year-end legislative priorities, and more.       INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE DECEMBER 2022   State Opportunities to Provide Health Care Coverage for Child Care Prof…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

December 6, 2022 at 3:26 PM

New CLASP Analysis Shows #WhyWeCantWait for Youth and Young Adults

Updated data portrait shows why we still can't wait for policy change for young people.        #WhyWeCan'tWait: A Youth Data Portrait Update in 2022 Even before the pandemic that began in 2020, young people were being ignored and overlooked in public policym…

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December 1, 2022 at 10:07 PM

Recently from CLASP: Rail workers need paid sick time; CTC renewal

Now that the results of last week’s midterm elections have come into focus, the need for Congress to act during this year’s “lame duck” session is critical. While federal policymakers made important strides over the last year or two on issues that affect economic, racial, and social justice, Congr…

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  Team CLASP · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Support CLASP this Giving Tuesday!

Dear John,  For over 50 years, CLASP has advocated for policies that address poverty and center equity. When called upon, CLASP has fought back against threats to ensure that policymakers prioritize the needs of people with low incomes, communities of color, children and families, immigrants, work…

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November 21, 2022 at 4:10 PM

Happy Thanksgiving from CLASP!

      A Note of Gratitude We're so grateful for supporters like you who continue to stand with us in the fight for racial and economic justice.  (Mural in southeast D.C. created during CLASP's New Deal for Youth 2022 Week of Action) Unwavering partnerships …

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November 17, 2022 at 6:54 PM

Recently from CLASP: Election Results Signal Need for Urgent Congressional Action this Year

Now that the results of last week’s midterm elections have come into focus, the need for Congress to act during this year’s “lame duck” session is critical. While federal policymakers made important strides over the last year or two on issues that affect economic, racial, and social justice, Congr…

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November 3, 2022 at 7:37 PM

Recently from CLASP: SCOTUS Weighs Affirmative Action, #MakeYourVotingPlan

One of the most significant issues the U.S. Supreme Court will address during its 2022/23 session is affirmative action, or race-conscious admissions, in postsecondary education. The Court heard oral arguments on Monday in two cases—one involving Harvard University and the other involving the Univ…

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  CLASP, Income and Work Supports · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 2:45 PM

IWS Newsletter: November 2022

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE NOVEMBER 2022   Advancing Disability Equity and Access in TANF and SNAP for People with Long COVID This report recommends concrete actions policymakers and program administrators can take to improve accessibi…

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October 20, 2022 at 9:53 PM

Recently from CLASP: Advancing Disability Equity and Access in TANF and SNAP for People with Long COVID

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) should be available to help people with Long COVID and other disabilities avoid hunger and hardship.   This week: Advancing Disability Equity and Access in TANF and SNAP for P…

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  A New Deal for Youth · [email protected]

October 19, 2022 at 2:02 PM

In Case You Missed ND4Y's Week of Action!

        A New Deal for Youth: If Not Us, Then Who? Join the Movement Thank you to everyone who extended their love and support for A New Deal for Youth (ND4Y)’s first Week of Action! From October 6 to October 9, 2022, ND4Y Changemakers engaged with policymak…

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October 12, 2022 at 8:15 PM

IWS Newsletter: October 2022

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE OCTOBER 2022   A Community-Driven Anti-Racist Vision for SNAP  Our public policies far too often scrutinize individuals experiencing poverty rather than identifying the systemic barriers, causes, and solution…

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October 6, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Recently from CLASP: 5th Circuit Ruling Keeps DACA for Now; Fight Continues for Citizenship

Last night, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas v. United States ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is unlawful and remanded the case back to the U.S. Federal District Court in Texas to decide on the legality of the Biden Administration’s new DACA rule.  …

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October 5, 2022 at 1:30 PM

ND4Y Week of Action Starts Tomorrow!

        A New Deal for Youth: If Not Us, Then Who? Thursday, October 6 - Sunday, October 9 Register Here A New Deal for Youth (ND4Y)’s first Week of Action starts tomorrow! From Thursday, October 6 through Sunday, October 9, 2022, join ND4Y Changemakers as w…

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September 30, 2022 at 3:32 PM

CLASP Education, Labor, and Worker Justice Newsletter

News and updates from CLASP's ELWJ team.    EDUCATION, LABOR, AND WORKER JUSTICE SEPTEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER   Workers’ Rights are in Peril: Why Congress Must Pass the PRO Act In response to stagnating wages, poor working conditions, and a harrowing tw…

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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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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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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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