Work Requirement Proposals Would Kick Struggling Workers When They’re Down ReportNov 2, 2017 Work Requirement Proposals Would Kick Struggling Workers When They’re Down Taking food, shelter, and health care away from jobless workers won’t help them find work. Nov 2, 2017 Eliza Schultz, Anusha Ravi, Rebecca Vallas
Recovering from Hurricane Maria Requires an Extensive Federal Response ArticleOct 12, 2017 Recovering from Hurricane Maria Requires an Extensive Federal Response After weathering two devastating storms, Puerto Rico is still struggling to recover as the federal government fails to provide short-term and long-term relief. Oct 12, 2017 Erin Cohan, Sarah Shapiro, Rebecca Cokley, 6 More Sarah Edelman, Gregg Gelzinis, Connor Maxwell, Scott Sargrad, Eliza Schultz, Cristina Novoa
Safe, Strong, and Just Rebuilding After Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria ReportOct 3, 2017 Safe, Strong, and Just Rebuilding After Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria Disaster aid for hurricane-affected areas should focus on creating long-term resilience to extreme weather and supporting communities with the fewest resources to rebuild. Oct 3, 2017 Cathleen Kelly, Kristina Costa, Sarah Edelman
The ‘Trump Loophole’ Would Benefit Millionaires, Not Small Businesses Fact SheetAug 24, 2017 The ‘Trump Loophole’ Would Benefit Millionaires, Not Small Businesses President Trump's and House Republicans' proposed "small-business" tax cut would create a new loophole for millionaires—including Wall Street financiers, lobbyists, lawyers, and wealthy business owners like Trump—while doing little or nothing for real small businesses. Aug 24, 2017 Alexandra Thornton, Seth Hanlon
A New Missouri Law Creates Steep Hurdles to Discrimination Lawsuits ArticleJul 12, 2017 A New Missouri Law Creates Steep Hurdles to Discrimination Lawsuits A new state law will make it harder to hold bosses and landlords—including the bill’s sponsor—accountable for violating civil rights. Jul 12, 2017 Billy Corriher
The Art of a Devastating Deal for Distressed Communities ArticleJun 1, 2017 The Art of a Devastating Deal for Distressed Communities Community development, housing, and small-business cuts in Trump’s budget would leave struggling communities even worse off. Jun 1, 2017 Joe Valenti, Sarah Edelman
8 Ways the Trump Budget Threatens the Health and Safety of American Families ArticleMay 23, 2017 8 Ways the Trump Budget Threatens the Health and Safety of American Families The Trump budget would endanger the health and safety of American families while giving tax cuts to millionaires. May 23, 2017 Thomas Huelskoetter, Harry Stein, Karla Walter, 7 More Rachel West, Michela Zonta, Jamila Taylor, Alexandra Thornton, Alex Rowell, Ethan Gurwitz, Luke Bassett
The Trump Budget’s Attack on People with Disabilities ArticleMay 23, 2017 The Trump Budget’s Attack on People with Disabilities The Trump budget would be particularly damaging for Americans with disabilities. May 23, 2017 Katherine Gallagher Robbins, Harry Stein, Jackie Odum, 2 More Michela Zonta, Rachel West
How the Trump Budget Undermines Economic Security for Working Families ArticleMay 23, 2017 How the Trump Budget Undermines Economic Security for Working Families The Trump budget would squeeze working families for the benefit of wealthy elites. May 23, 2017 Rebecca Vallas, Harry Stein, Eliza Schultz, 10 More Neil Campbell, Kate Bahn, Regina Willensky Benjamin, Kevin DeGood, Antoinette Flores, Ethan Gurwitz, Alexandra Thornton, Angela Hanks, Luke Bassett, Myriam Alexander-Kearns
The Trump Budget Neglects Basic Protections and Funds a Deportation Force Instead ArticleMay 23, 2017 The Trump Budget Neglects Basic Protections and Funds a Deportation Force Instead The Trump budget would undermine enforcement of civil rights protections and access to justice while funding a policy of mass deportation. May 23, 2017 Sharita Gruberg, Philip E. Wolgin, Tom Jawetz, 6 More Jamila Taylor, Danyelle Solomon, Frank J. Bewkes, Michela Zonta, Jackie Odum, Harry Stein
Trump’s ‘Small-Business’ Tax Cut Is Actually a Tax Cut for Trump and Fellow Millionaires ArticleMay 15, 2017 Trump’s ‘Small-Business’ Tax Cut Is Actually a Tax Cut for Trump and Fellow Millionaires Millionaires receive 68 percent of the benefit from the “Trump loophole”—a $1 trillion tax windfall. May 15, 2017 Seth Hanlon
Trump at 100 Days: Case Studies of Trump’s Self-Serving, Special Interest Government ReportApr 27, 2017 Trump at 100 Days: Case Studies of Trump’s Self-Serving, Special Interest Government President Trump and those who serve in his administration make policy that benefits themselves and special interest elites like them at the expense of ordinary Americans who placed their faith in him. Apr 27, 2017 Liz Kennedy, Danielle Root
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