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
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
Keeping Americans with disabilities from poverty must remain a priority In the NewsOct 27, 2022 Keeping Americans with disabilities from poverty must remain a priority Mia Ives-Rublee discusses how the Supplemental Security Income program helped her overcome the structural barriers to employment and economic security that millions of disabled people experience and urges lawmakers to strengthen the program. Oct 27, 2022 The Hill Mia Ives-Rublee
Hurricane Fiona: 4 Ways the Federal Government Can Help Puerto Rico Rebuild Better ArticleOct 6, 2022 Hurricane Fiona: 4 Ways the Federal Government Can Help Puerto Rico Rebuild Better Hurricane Fiona devastated Puerto Rico, reversing much of the progress made since Hurricane Maria in 2017; yet equitable, sustainable rebuilding and recovery is possible with key federal investments. Oct 6, 2022 Arohi Pathak, Laura Rodriguez, Frances Colón
Data on Poverty in the United States Data on Poverty in the United States The Center for American Progress’ new poverty data project contains U.S. Census Bureau data on the national, state, and congressional district levels, all in one place. Below, users can explore data on poverty and more than a dozen other topics that measure the health of the economy, as well as identify potential solutions to the problems these data reveal. Sep 19, 2022
Expanding the Safety Net During a Recession Prevents Worsening Economic Pain ReportSep 19, 2022 Expanding the Safety Net During a Recession Prevents Worsening Economic Pain New U.S. Census Bureau data show how more accessible and larger boosts to safety net programs kept poverty low during the COVID-19 recession, preventing a deeper economic crisis and spurring a faster economy recovery. Sep 19, 2022 Rose Khattar, Justin Schweitzer, Kyle Ross
In the wealthiest country in the world, no one should be hungry In the NewsSep 13, 2022 In the wealthiest country in the world, no one should be hungry Ahead of the upcoming White House Conference on Hunger, Health, and Nutrition, Arohi Pathak urges lawmakers to take meaningful action to address food insecurity in the United States. Sep 13, 2022 The Hill Arohi Pathak
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 Easing burdens on eligible people participating in government programs can reduce poverty and inequity. May 5, 2022 Justin Schweitzer
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
Preventing Disruptions to Coverage and Care After the Public Health Emergency ReportApr 5, 2022 Preventing Disruptions to Coverage and Care After the Public Health Emergency As the conclusion of the national public health emergency looms, state and federal policymakers should improve continuity of care for millions of Medicaid enrollees facing disenrollment and preserve critical access to COVID-19 testing and treatment. Apr 5, 2022 Natasha Murphy, Nicole Rapfogel
Increased Wage Inequality Has Reduced Social Security’s Revenue ArticleMar 30, 2022 Increased Wage Inequality Has Reduced Social Security’s Revenue Rising economic inequality has pushed down Social Security’s revenues, but there are a few possible avenues to generating more revenue in order to preserve Social Security. Mar 30, 2022 Jessica Vela, Nick Buffie
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
Black Women Need Access to Paid Family and Medical Leave ArticleMar 4, 2022 Black Women Need Access to Paid Family and Medical Leave Black women are staying in the workforce, but their need for paid leave continues to go unmet. Mar 4, 2022 Jessica Milli, Jocelyn Frye, Maggie Jo Buchanan