How To Address the Administrative Burdens of Accessing the Safety Net ReportMay 5, 2022 How To Address the Administrative Burdens of Accessing the Safety Net May 5, 2022 Justin Schweitzer
How Weak Safety Net Policies Exacerbate Regional and Racial Inequality ReportSep 22, 2021 How Weak Safety Net Policies Exacerbate Regional and Racial Inequality Sep 22, 2021 Alexandra Cawthorne Gaines, Bradley Hardy, Justin Schweitzer
Making CTC and EITC Expansions Permanent Would Reduce Poverty and Grow the Economy ArticleSep 21, 2021 Making CTC and EITC Expansions Permanent Would Reduce Poverty and Grow the Economy Sep 21, 2021 Arohi Pathak
Census Data Show Historic Investments in Social Safety Net Alleviated Poverty in 2020 ArticleSep 14, 2021 Census Data Show Historic Investments in Social Safety Net Alleviated Poverty in 2020 Sep 14, 2021 Areeba Haider, Jocelyn Frye, Rose Khattar, 3 More Juli Adhikari, Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee
Updating SSI Would Improve the Economic Resilience of Low-Income Women ReportMar 7, 2024 Updating SSI Would Improve the Economic Resilience of Low-Income Women New analysis from the Center for American Progress shows that households relying on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) face higher financial risks than non-SSI households with similar incomes. Mar 7, 2024 Beth Almeida, Isabela Salas-Betsch, Christian E. Weller
DACA Recipients Bolster Social Security and Medicare ArticleJan 25, 2024 DACA Recipients Bolster Social Security and Medicare DACA recipients collectively earn nearly $27.9 billion and contribute nearly $2.1 billion to Social Security and Medicare each year, making the economy and their communities stronger. Jan 25, 2024 Trinh Q. Truong, Silva Mathema
The House Republican Study Committee Budget Proposes Harsh Changes to Social Security ArticleSep 22, 2023 The House Republican Study Committee Budget Proposes Harsh Changes to Social Security The proposal would raise the retirement age for full Social Security benefits to 69. Sep 22, 2023 Alan Cohen
What Happens During a Government Shutdown? ArticleSep 21, 2023 What Happens During a Government Shutdown? Learn how a government shutdown affects you. Sep 21, 2023 Bobby Kogan
Policymakers Must Understand How Education, Health Care, and Economic Security Shape Early Child Development ArticleJun 29, 2023 Policymakers Must Understand How Education, Health Care, and Economic Security Shape Early Child Development Policymaking that considers the unique developmental needs of young children, as well as their lived experiences and that of their families, can set the foundation for health and well-being throughout life. Jun 29, 2023 Hailey Gibbs, Allie Schneider
Strengthening Early Childhood Health, Housing, Education, and Economic Well-Being Through Holistic Public Policy ReportJun 29, 2023 Strengthening Early Childhood Health, Housing, Education, and Economic Well-Being Through Holistic Public Policy The preschool years present a critical developmental period sensitive to changes in public health and social policy, for which robust investments in programs that support families can improve intergenerational outcomes. Jun 29, 2023 Allie Schneider, Hailey Gibbs
4 Ways States and Localities Are Improving Employment Outcomes for Reentering Young Adults ReportJun 27, 2023 4 Ways States and Localities Are Improving Employment Outcomes for Reentering Young Adults Forward-thinking state and local policymakers should continue to take action to improve the employment outcomes of 18- to 24-year-olds reentering their communities. Jun 27, 2023 David Correa
The House Republican Proposal To Avert a Debt Ceiling Crisis Is Untested and Unworkable ArticleMar 21, 2023 The House Republican Proposal To Avert a Debt Ceiling Crisis Is Untested and Unworkable Proposals to prioritize certain payments in lieu of increasing the debt ceiling would increase, not decrease, the federal government’s risk of default. Mar 21, 2023 Alan Cohen, Jean Ross
Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery ArticleMar 7, 2023 Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery On the second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, Americans share how the legislation has affected their lives and communities. Mar 7, 2023 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Administrative Burdens: How the Social Safety Net Is Failing Disabled People VideoDec 5, 2022 Administrative Burdens: How the Social Safety Net Is Failing Disabled People Disabled Americans describe their, often dehumanizing, experiences trying to overcome unnecessary barriers to access vital assistance from the government. Dec 5, 2022 Justin Schweitzer, Emily DiMatteo, Nick Buffie, 4 More Mia Ives-Rublee, Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo
How Dehumanizing Administrative Burdens Harm Disabled People ReportDec 5, 2022 How Dehumanizing Administrative Burdens Harm Disabled People Unnecessary barriers make accessing basic supports extremely difficult for disabled people across the country. Dec 5, 2022 Justin Schweitzer, Emily DiMatteo, Nick Buffie, 1 More Mia Ives-Rublee
GOP Members of Congress Threaten Debt Limit Default To Cut Social Security and Medicare ArticleNov 4, 2022 GOP Members of Congress Threaten Debt Limit Default To Cut Social Security and Medicare Several minority leaders in Congress indicate that holding the debt limit hostage to force program cuts in Social Security and Medicare is part of their 2023 playbook. Nov 4, 2022 Alan Cohen