Trump’s first priority is tax breaks for the corporations that have been fleecing us. And he’ll fund them by cutting programs we rely on.
How Trump’s Promises Will Become Betrayals
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Trump Executive Order Attempts to Reverse Civil Rights and Drive Division in Public and Private Sector
Editor’s note: Maya Wiley is the president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2025. The statement is crossposted with permission from The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a…
Yesterday was an inauguration, not a coronation.
Yesterday was an inauguration, but not a coronation. This nation was founded on the premise that it must be governed by the rule of law, and that it applies to everyone. We all have a right and a duty to demand that people are more important than profit, and that laws protecting people are not swept away.
Cash is King: Why Cash is the Best Tool to End Poverty
Restrictive benefits and burdensome paperwork turn seeking help into a full-time job. Simple, direct cash payments are much more cost-effective.
Our Path Forward: Advocates nationwide join in CHN’s webinar on how to protect people despite threats from the new Administration and Congress
Nearly 3,000 activists registered for the webinar, ready and willing to work together. We heard from national experts on immigration, child welfare, women’s rights, tax justice, and more, sharing strategies that we must implement together to defend our rights and meet our needs.
A wealth of data for your advocacy
We have provided this data so that you can easily find it when you are educating your policy makers about the impact of proposals on their constituents, preparing op-eds or other communications materials, and seeking funding for your work.
Trump and Vance oppose the spending and disaster relief bill
Trump and Vance announced last-minute opposition to the spending and disaster relief bill before Congress, threatening a government shutdown and delayed relief. Happy holidays, everyone.
Anti-Hunger and Anti-Poverty Leaders Denounce Scrooge-like Efforts to Deny Replacement SNAP Benefits to Victims of Theft, Call on Congress to Continue Policy That Keeps Food on the Table
The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) and the Coalition on Human Needs (CHN) are urging Congress to prioritize extending the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) replacement benefits in the Farm Bill extension within the end-of-year spending package.
We Need to Invest in Families. Project 2025 Wants the Opposite.
I’m a mom of four and have a child with special needs. Conservatives are pushing harsh cuts to programs that families like mine rely on.
Nearly Half of Older Americans Can’t Afford Basic Needs
Editor’s note: Sherlea Dony is a retired American Sign Language interpreter, consultant on access services for students who are deaf and hard of hearing, and copy editor currently living in Rochester, New York. This blog was distributed and cross-posted with permission by OtherWords.org. I worked hard my whole career and…
78 National Organizations and 86 State Organizations urge lawmakers to protect IRS funding
As Congress considers legislation to extend government funding, a coalition of national and state organizations are advocating to protect funding for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Organizations Asked to Urge Senate: Oppose Vought Nomination for OMB Director
Organizations are asked to urge Senate to oppose nomination of Russell Vought for Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).