The American Rescue Plan Act Will Significantly Address LGBTQ Poverty ArticleApr 13, 2021 The American Rescue Plan Act Will Significantly Address LGBTQ Poverty LGBTQ people—particularly LGBTQ people of color and transgender people—were among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ARPA’s investments are a critical first step on the road to recovery. Apr 13, 2021 Sharita Gruberg
Inflation and Making Ends Meet: Increasing Real Household Incomes ArticleAug 3, 2021 Inflation and Making Ends Meet: Increasing Real Household Incomes Aug 3, 2021 Andres Vinelli, Christian E. Weller
American Rescue Plan Could Help Prevent State Public Higher Education Cuts ReportMar 10, 2021 American Rescue Plan Could Help Prevent State Public Higher Education Cuts Mar 10, 2021 Victoria Yuen
Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care ArticleJul 27, 2022 Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care This CAP Action storybook features women in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose stories center on issues from prescription drug pricing and health insurance, to child care and paid leave. Jul 27, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
The Strong US Labor Market Suggests the Economy Is Not in Recession ArticleJul 26, 2022 The Strong US Labor Market Suggests the Economy Is Not in Recession Economists have long considered many indicators—including the state of the labor market, which is still booming—when determining if the United States is in a recession. Jul 26, 2022 Rose Khattar, Jessica Vela
Biden’s Jobs Boom: How Policies Boosted the Labor Market Recovery in 2021 ReportApr 28, 2022 Biden’s Jobs Boom: How Policies Boosted the Labor Market Recovery in 2021 President Biden’s signature legislation, the American Rescue Plan Act, accelerated the economic recovery when it lost momentum; further fiscal steps are necessary to maintain this momentum and reduce economic inequality. Apr 28, 2022 Christian E. Weller
TANF Must Be Able To Respond Faster and Stronger to Economic Crises ReportApr 5, 2022 TANF Must Be Able To Respond Faster and Stronger to Economic Crises By reforming Temporary Assistance for Needy Families as a strong automatic stabilizer, policymakers can keep millions of Americans out of poverty and counteract recessionary pressures. Apr 5, 2022 Justin Schweitzer
5 Strategies for Equitable Implementation of Public Investments in Child Care ArticleMar 23, 2022 5 Strategies for Equitable Implementation of Public Investments in Child Care States received an influx of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to stabilize their child care industries. Key policy strategies that center equity ensure that these funds reach the people who need them most. Mar 23, 2022 MK Falgout, Hailey Gibbs
The American Rescue Plan Shored Up Child Care, But a Long-Term Solution Is Necessary ReportMar 21, 2022 The American Rescue Plan Shored Up Child Care, But a Long-Term Solution Is Necessary The American Rescue Plan provided much-needed funding to protect the child care sector from collapse, but long-term investments are critical to achieve lasting infrastructural change. Mar 21, 2022 Hailey Gibbs, MK Falgout
The One-Year Anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Past EventMar 14, 2022 The One-Year Anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Lessons Learned on Alleviating Poverty and Building an Equitable Economy Mar 14, 2022
The ARP Grew the Economy, Reduced Poverty, and Eased Financial Hardship for Millions ReportMar 14, 2022 The ARP Grew the Economy, Reduced Poverty, and Eased Financial Hardship for Millions Data show that in just one year, the 2021 American Rescue Plan eased hardship for millions of Americans and demonstrated the need for further federal investment to build a long-term, equitable economy that works for all. Mar 14, 2022 Kyle Ross, Arohi Pathak, Seth Hanlon, 6 More Mia Ives-Rublee, Justin Schweitzer, Michela Zonta, Natasha Murphy, Osub Ahmed, Marina Zhavoronkova
The Biden Boom: Economic Recovery in 2021 ArticleJan 19, 2022 The Biden Boom: Economic Recovery in 2021 President Joe Biden took office one year ago amid one of the worst economies in generations, but the U.S. economy has since made tremendous progress toward recovery, and workers are benefiting. Jan 19, 2022 Seth Hanlon, Lily Roberts, Andres Vinelli, 2 More Rose Khattar, Nick Buffie
The American Rescue Plan Can Help States and Localities Meet Employment Goals and Invest in Workers ReportNov 22, 2021 The American Rescue Plan Can Help States and Localities Meet Employment Goals and Invest in Workers American Rescue Plan funding allows state and local governments to invest in employment solutions for their residents, including skills training, career pathways in educational settings, child care, and other basic needs. Nov 22, 2021 Marina Zhavoronkova, Arohi Pathak
How Weak Safety Net Policies Exacerbate Regional and Racial Inequality ReportSep 22, 2021 How Weak Safety Net Policies Exacerbate Regional and Racial Inequality While all low-income individuals and families, particularly those of color, struggle to avoid falling into poverty, some receive less support solely because of where they live. Sep 22, 2021 Alexandra Cawthorne Gaines, Bradley Hardy, Justin Schweitzer
Inflation and Making Ends Meet: Increasing Real Household Incomes ArticleAug 3, 2021 Inflation and Making Ends Meet: Increasing Real Household Incomes A temporary bump in inflation limited to a few items obscures the fact that policies such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (BIF) and the $3.5 trillion budget resolution would boost incomes for Americans. Aug 3, 2021 Andres Vinelli, Christian E. Weller
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