Funding is a policy choice. When Congress decides that something matters, it finds the resources to act.
Why the SNAP Administrative Cost Shift Threatens State Budgets and Program Operations
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Change to Census Data Processing Methods Threatens Health Policy Research and Federal Data Systems
The order could limit access to detailed Census data, affecting research, funding formulas, and efforts to identify health and coverage gaps.
CHN Joins Civil Rights and Health Equity Organizations to Call for Fair, Accessible Health Coverage
A coalition of civil rights and health equity organizations is calling for health insurance affordability programs that are seamless and fair.
Commerce Department Is Harming Communities and Undermining Advocacy
We fight hard to improve the Census data and make sure everyone is counted. Now both of those critical uses of Census Bureau data are at risk.
262 Organizations Call on Congress to Reject a Harmful Reconciliation 3.0 Package
The coalition of organizations warn Congress that additional cuts would increase hardship for families already struggling with the rising costs of food, housing, health care, and other necessities.
Our Safety Net Was Already Full of Holes. They’re Only Getting Bigger.
This administration and Congress are slashing benefits even as life gets unbearably expensive for working people.
They’re Just Babies on Capitol Hill
On Tuesday June 9th, my almost two-year-old and I took a break from our summer workday to head downtown for the 10th annual Strolling Thunder event hosted by CHN member Zero to Three.
The Supreme Court Has Sided with Cruelty Over Compassion
The Supreme Court issued two 6-3 rulings that will upend the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.
They Did Everything Right. They Still Lost Their Coverage.
For many Americans, the loss of enhanced premium tax credits did not simply mean paying more. It meant losing access to meaningful coverage altogether.
Senate Must Put Kids First in Any Farm Legislation
With millions already losing SNAP benefits, Congress must act to delay the looming state cost shift and protect children and families from deeper hunger.
What the Public Really Thinks About Basic Needs Programs
A large majority of Americans — across party, age, geography, and income — view basic needs programs favorably and want them funded at higher levels despite attacks.
This is Exactly What We Were Trained For
Editor’s note: This post was originally published on June 11, 2026, and written by Tiffany Tagbo. Tiffany Tagbo is a dedicated mother of two and a passionate advocate from Midwest City, Oklahoma. As a Raise Your Voice to End Poverty (RESULTS) expert and fellow, she brings lived experience to the…