It takes a child to raise a village
Deborah Weinstein,
February 2, 2018
We’re all finding our way as we try to be activists, both figuring out how to propel our democracy and how to teach the spirit of activism to our children. My daughter Lauren Weinstein does a weekly comic for The Village Voice, and her depiction of taking our beloved 8-year old...
Withdraw the rule. Protect tipped workers.
David Elliot,
February 1, 2018
Back in December, Voices for Human Needs reported on a proposal that would make workers’ tips the property of employers, which would harm an already vulnerable workforce made up mostly of women and, disproportionately, of women of color. Studies out just last month show how much damage the proposed Department...
Head Smacker: The State of the Union edition
Lecia Imbery,
January 31, 2018
There were so many Head Smackers in President Trump’s State of the Union address last night that it nearly left many of us at CHN with concussions. Thankfully, CHN’s members were quick to react and get the facts out there. Below is a recap of just a few of the...
The State of the Union in Perspective: Trump’s America and Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms
Deborah Weinstein,
January 30, 2018
In 1941, Franklin Roosevelt addressed the nation to bring us together in support of a strong American presence in the world. Defeating the Axis forces in concert with our allies was essential to ensure that people all over the world could enjoy four freedoms: freedom of speech and of religion,...
How to respond to President Trump’s State of the Union
David Elliot,
January 30, 2018
Tonight President Trump will deliver the State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. We will be listening – both to the things he says and for the things he doesn’t say. To help you respond to the President’s speech, we are sharing with you some tools...
