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The Trump Administration’s Federal Funding Freeze Signals a Broader Attack on Economic Security
In its first week, the Trump administration executed a chaotic and aggressive policy blitz, issuing more than 300 executive actions. These actions signal a stark shift in federal priorities—one that threatens to erode the economic security of millions of Americans. The message is loud and clear: The war against poverty is over, and Americans struggling to get by are on their own.
House Bipartisan Paid Family Leave Working Group’s Proposal an Important Step for Advancing Paid Leave
Led by Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (R-OK), the House Bipartisan Paid Family Leave Working Group’s I-PLAN proposal is a promising step. The proposal recognizes the importance of investing in state paid leave programs. Strengthening these programs is a crucial step toward building systems that provide meaningful support for working people and their families.
Early Childhood Educators Need Equitable Support, Investments in Navigating Changing Workforce Regulations
New report sheds light on racial equity implications of additional credential requirements for educators of color.
Supreme Court Decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson Punishes People for Experiencing Poverty
The Supreme Court decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson effectively criminalizes homelessness. This decision is a cruel, counterproductive move that punishes people for experiencing poverty.
Lelaine Bigelow Named New Executive Director of Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality
The Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality announced that Lelaine Bigelow—a changemaker and advocate for racial, gender, and economic justice—will serve as the next Executive Director.
Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality Becomes Two Distinct Centers
For nearly ten years, the Center on Poverty & Inequality has housed two initiatives: the Initiative on Gender Justice & Opportunity and the Economic Security & Opportunity Initiative. Given the unique focus of each initiative, the respective efforts have restructured as standalone Centers, enabling future growth of their work