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Experts: Impending ‘hunger cliff’ could affect millions 
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April 22, 2022

Hunger is once again on the rise in America. Experts say it is about to get worse – and it could get a lot worse. 

CHN’s COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship, April 18, 2022
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April 18, 2022

The tax fairness edition. COVID-19 cases are on the rise in a majority of states as well as Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. -- in some cases, sharply. Thankfully, we are not seeing any increases in deaths or hospitalizations. Meanwhile, it is that time of year when Americans are asked to settle up with the IRS. Well – some of us are asked to settle up. We now know that the wealthiest Americans, along with large corporations, profited greatly during the pandemic and are not required to pay their fair share of taxes.

Resilient But Not Recovered: After two years of the COVID-19 crisis, women are still struggling 
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April 15, 2022

You may have heard a lot lately about the nation’s recovery – despite inflation woes, wages are surging and we’re witnessing the lowest unemployment rates in years. But recovery from a pandemic-related recession is not at all equal. It discriminates on the basis of race, income level, industry, and even geography. And in this case, it particularly discriminates on the basis of gender.

A Pandemic of the Poor
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April 14, 2022

As our country approaches 1 million deaths from COVID-19, it can feel impossible to wrap our heads around such a devastating figure. But it’s essential if we want to treat the pre-existing conditions that made it so deadly. In the beginning, many thought the pandemic would be “a great equalizer,” since the virus doesn’t distinguish between rich and poor. But the tragic reality is that our economic and public health systems do discriminate.

Americans are Calling for Federal Assistance to Save a Failed Private Child Care Market  
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April 13, 2022

High-quality child care plays an essential role in children’s development, allows working parents to remain employed, and provides an income for child care workers. However, child care centers have become endangered species. In fact, economists are calling the child care crisis a perfect example of a market failure.

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