Fact of the Week: 15.6 million American households were food insecure in 2016
Leo Nguyen,
September 6, 2017
An estimated 15.6 million American households were food insecure at least some time during the year in 2016, meaning they were not always able to provide enough food for all household members. This is the finding of the USDA’s annual report on food security in the U.S., released earlier today. The...
After Harvey: A self-inflicted fiscal disaster in Washington?
Deborah Weinstein,
September 5, 2017
Editor’s note: The following op-ed by CHN Executive Director Deborah Weinstein was originally published by The Hill on September 4. Urge Congress to fix disasters, not inflict them, by emailing your representative and senators today. For all the background you need on Congress’ list of do’s and don’ts for September, click here....
Trump’s Decision on the Dreamers Coming Tuesday
Deborah Weinstein,
September 1, 2017
While 800,000 young people and their families waited fearfully to see if the Trump Administration would turn their world upside down, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said Friday that the President’s decision about the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program would be announced on Tuesday, Sept. 5. President...
‘It’s sad that we have to have this happen for us to come together’
David Elliot,
September 1, 2017
The numbers are staggering: a death toll of 39, rising almost by the hour. Nearly 50,000 homes in Houston alone flooded and uninhabitable. 30 percent of Harris County submerged – an area that is equivalent in size to Chicago and New York City combined. 294,000 people without power, from Corpus...
22-day vigil to defend DACA
Leo Nguyen,
August 23, 2017
The dedicated activists stand steps away from the White House, with signs calling on Congress and the Trump administration to defend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the Temporary Protective Status (TPS) programs. When passersby stop and sign their petition, the volunteers cheer and celebrate. They know they...
