Public and Private Investments Are Poised To Transform Michigan ReportJun 15, 2023 Public and Private Investments Are Poised To Transform Michigan The historic home of the automotive industry, Michigan, stands to benefit from major infrastructure improvements and new plants for manufacturing electric vehicle batteries, especially if it incorporates public input and builds worker power to grow the middle class. Jun 15, 2023 David Ballard, Lily Roberts, Marina Zhavoronkova, 4 More Kevin DeGood, Emily Gee, Jessica Vela, Karla Walter
Rasheed and the Power of a Second Chance VideoApr 27, 2023 Rasheed and the Power of a Second Chance Rasheed’s story sheds light on the barriers that so many young adults face when returning to their communities and the opportunities that second chance policies give to young adults who are looking to enter the labor market. Apr 27, 2023 Akua Amaning, Allie Preston, David Ballard, 6 More Marina Zhavoronkova, Andrew Sonntag, Hai-Lam Phan, Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo, Madalyn Reagan
St. Cyr and the Power of a Second Chance VideoApr 20, 2023 St. Cyr and the Power of a Second Chance St. Cyr's story illustrates the need for supportive reentry services for formerly incarcerated individuals who face barriers to accessing employment due to exclusionary policies. Apr 20, 2023 Akua Amaning, Allie Preston, David Ballard, 5 More Marina Zhavoronkova, Andrew Sonntag, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Ala Al Sadi
Affordable housing was already hard to find in Florida — and then came Hurricane Ian In the NewsOct 24, 2022 Affordable housing was already hard to find in Florida — and then came Hurricane Ian David Ballard explains how Hurricane Ian exacerbated the affordable housing shortage in Florida. Oct 24, 2022 Tampa Bay Times David Ballard
Living at the Intersection: Black Disabled Women and Girls VideoFeb 16, 2022 Living at the Intersection: Black Disabled Women and Girls This video features two Black disabled women—Eman Rimawi-Doster and Heather Watkins—who discuss the barriers they face. Feb 16, 2022 Mia Ives-Rublee, David Ballard, Hai-Lam Phan, 2 More Daniel Lafrentz, Alaa Sadi
The Senate Must Act Now and Pass the Build Back Better Act Before the Expanded Child Tax Credit Expires ArticleDec 14, 2021 The Senate Must Act Now and Pass the Build Back Better Act Before the Expanded Child Tax Credit Expires If the Senate fails to pass the Build Back Better Act by the end of the year, the expanded Child Tax Credit will expire and millions of families will be pushed back into poverty. Dec 14, 2021 David Ballard, Arohi Pathak
How the Child Tax Credit Is Already Working To Improve Children’s Lives VideoSep 23, 2021 How the Child Tax Credit Is Already Working To Improve Children’s Lives Congress must make the temporary expansion of the child tax credit permanent. Sep 23, 2021 David Ballard, Areeba Haider, Jasmine Hardy, 2 More Hai-Lam Phan, Daniel Lafrentz
Rep. Murphy must consider ‘care infrastructure’ in twin House votes In the NewsAug 30, 2021 Rep. Murphy must consider ‘care infrastructure’ in twin House votes Author David Ballard criticizes Rep. Stephanie Murphy's (D-FL) attempt to drastically scale back long-overdue investments contained in the reconciliation framework. Aug 30, 2021 the Orlando Sentinel David Ballard
Trump’s USDA Perpetuates the Agency’s History of Racism ArticleOct 28, 2020 Trump’s USDA Perpetuates the Agency’s History of Racism Using both policy and rhetoric, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has signaled who it believes is worthy of government assistance. Oct 28, 2020 David Ballard
The USDA Is Prioritizing Corporations Over Poor People During a Pandemic ArticleOct 22, 2020 The USDA Is Prioritizing Corporations Over Poor People During a Pandemic While millions go hungry, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue continues to prioritize corporate profits and power. Oct 22, 2020 David Ballard
Donald Trump and Sonny Perdue’s USDA Made the COVID-19 Hunger Crisis Worse ArticleSep 24, 2020 Donald Trump and Sonny Perdue’s USDA Made the COVID-19 Hunger Crisis Worse Before and during the coronavirus pandemic, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue failed to address the worsening hunger crisis, causing poor people across the country to suffer the consequences. Sep 24, 2020 David Ballard
1 million more Floridians voted for Amendment 4 than Gov. DeSantis. Let’s hear them. In the NewsFeb 25, 2020 1 million more Floridians voted for Amendment 4 than Gov. DeSantis. Let’s hear them. David Ballard analyzes the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' recent ruling on Amendment 4 in Florida, arguing that the court's refusal to define "inability to pay" leaves the door open for the governor to undermine the law and continue to disenfranchise voters. Feb 25, 2020 Tampa Bay Times David Ballard
‘It Would Bring so Much Relief to so Many People:’ How Washington’s Clean Slate Legislation Could Give People a Second Chance VideoFeb 7, 2020 ‘It Would Bring so Much Relief to so Many People:’ How Washington’s Clean Slate Legislation Could Give People a Second Chance Carolina earned her second chance; Washington should let her have it. Feb 7, 2020 Jasmine Hardy, David Ballard, Rebecca Vallas
‘If You Are Telling Someone They Can Come Home One Day, They Deserve a Second Chance.’ VideoOct 8, 2019 ‘If You Are Telling Someone They Can Come Home One Day, They Deserve a Second Chance.’ With the passage of Michigan’s Clean Slate bill, people like Jarret could finally have a second chance. Oct 8, 2019 Jasmine Hardy, David Ballard, Rebecca Vallas
‘A Mistake Shouldn’t Sit on Your Shoulders.’ VideoJun 28, 2019 ‘A Mistake Shouldn’t Sit on Your Shoulders.’ As Pennsylvania’s historic Clean Slate Act takes effect, people like Keith will finally have their minor criminal records cleared so that they can have a second chance. Jun 28, 2019 Jasmine Hardy, David Ballard, Rebecca Vallas
‘I Can Celebrate and Say I’m Free:’ How Connecticut’s Clean Slate Act Can Give People a Second Chance VideoApr 24, 2019 ‘I Can Celebrate and Say I’m Free:’ How Connecticut’s Clean Slate Act Can Give People a Second Chance A new bill introduced in Connecticut called the Clean Slate Act would make expungement for people automatic after they remain crime-free for a set period of time. Apr 24, 2019 Jasmine Hardy, David Ballard, Rebecca Vallas
Introducing Clean Slate VideoApr 12, 2019 Introducing Clean Slate The Center for American Progress and partners gathered to discuss bipartisan clean slate legislation—policies to automatically clear certain criminal records and give people relief from discrimination. Apr 12, 2019 Aloha Backenstose, Zahra Mion, David Ballard, 1 More Rebecca Vallas
‘People Don’t Understand That Those Benefits Are Lifesavers.’ VideoMar 29, 2019 ‘People Don’t Understand That Those Benefits Are Lifesavers.’ There is no room for cuts to SNAP, but President Trump wants to slash benefits anyway—raise your voice to fight back. Mar 29, 2019 David Ballard, Kurt Mueller
‘How Are You Going to Look for a Job if You’re Hungry?’ VideoMar 29, 2019 ‘How Are You Going to Look for a Job if You’re Hungry?’ The Trump administration is trying to take food assistance away from 755,000 Americans struggling to find steady work. Mar 29, 2019 David Ballard, Kurt Mueller