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The Cost of Living Crisis Is Policy-Made—and Policy Can Fix It
The Cost of Living Crisis Is Policy-Made—and Policy Can Fix It
America’s affordability crisis is worsening, but proven policies—from child tax credits to wage reform—are already making life cheaper.
Guaranteed Income Now 2026
Guaranteed Income Now 2026
Join Economic Security Project, Community Change, and UpTogether, along with solution-makers, organizers, media, and policy leaders at Guaranteed Income Now ...
Let the good times roll, but remember e-scooter, e-bike safety - Chicago Sun-Times
Let the good times roll, but remember e-scooter, e-bike safety - Chicago Sun-Times
Education and legislation and can help curb injuries and save lives. Also, in praise of mothers, Medicaid cuts affects on mothers, after-school program cuts, Samantha Steele's DUI, Trump and JD Vance.
The Future of Tax Filing - Economic Security Project
The Future of Tax Filing - Economic Security Project
Table of Contents Chapter 1: The story of Direct File and tax access reform in the Biden Administration Chapter 2: Direct File and data import / pre-population Chapter 3: Direct File and tax scope Chapter 4: Direct File and state taxes Chapter 5: Direct File and identity verification Chapter 6: Direct File usage and cost…
Recovering Wages and Wealth - Economic Security Project
Recovering Wages and Wealth - Economic Security Project
I’ve lived both sides of America’s deservingness story. My mom worked essential jobs and raised three children by herself. Yet, we struggled for even basic stability — because work never paid what we deserved. We moved between around thirty homes across the Phoenix Valley before I turned thirteen: random Craigslist roommates, motels, parking lots. For…
May Healthcare Heist Week of Action - Economic Security Project
May Healthcare Heist Week of Action - Economic Security Project
Healthcare is in a moment of crisis, with Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums skyrocketing, employer-sponsored insurance costs climbing fast, and Medicaid facing deep, escalating cuts. The GOP-led tax bill made healthcare cuts that will devastate working families, small businesses, and Americans of all ages. This tax package is their blueprint for the future: rising costs…
Ideas for Shared Economic Prosperity in the AI Transition
Ideas for Shared Economic Prosperity in the AI Transition
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming our economy. By some measures, breakthroughs in AI are already delivering initial benefits. In health care, for instance, AI is assisting in diagnosing illnesses, which could relieve pressures on medical staff and help patients get treatment sooner. In San Jose, Calif., AI tools are helping buses reach green lights more…
Opinion | A Simple Fix for the Housing Crisis - The New York Times
Opinion | A Simple Fix for the Housing Crisis - The New York Times
The Federal Home Loan Bank needs to offer more loans.
CYCLA's Warm Handoff Pilot: Connecting Families to Free Tax Prep - Economic Security Project
CYCLA's Warm Handoff Pilot: Connecting Families to Free Tax Prep - Economic Security Project
Refundable tax credits like the Child Tax Credit (CTC), Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and state-specific credits are proven as the most effective tools available to support families. Yet, each year MILLIONS of dollars in tax credits go unclaimed because eligible families don’t file. We wanted to change that. Claim Your Cash LA (CYCLA) is…
The Enshittification of Tech Caused by Market Consolidation w/ Cory Doctorow (EP 3)
The Enshittification of Tech Caused by Market Consolidation w/ Cory Doctorow (EP 3)
Third installment from the Consumer Federation of California's (CFC) Awareness Campaign, "The 19 - Are you one of them?" This campaign highlights the extreme...
Will AI Make Work Obsolete?
Will AI Make Work Obsolete?
AI systems are now writing code, diagnosing diseases, designing buildings, and even generating art. Tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Google DeepMind, and autonomo...
The Price of the Floor - by Chris Hughes - Marketcraft
The Price of the Floor - by Chris Hughes - Marketcraft
How the Fed's current operating system creates value for bank equity holders
Illinois legislators introduce bills to regulate pricing based on personal data | Capitol News Illinois
Illinois legislators introduce bills to regulate pricing based on personal data | Capitol News Illinois
Illinois lawmakers target “algorithmic pricing,” requiring disclosure when personal data sets your price.
State(s) of the Union: For the People, Not Billionaires Tickets, Monday, Feb 23 from 6 pm to 8 pm | Eventbrite
State(s) of the Union: For the People, Not Billionaires Tickets, Monday, Feb 23 from 6 pm to 8 pm | Eventbrite
As the administration completes its first year, we will host a pre-State of the Union town hall to counter the President’s ongoing claims.
Economic Security Illinois Applauds Gov. Pritzker for Backing Hidden Junk Fees Ban in Budget Address - Economic Security Project
Economic Security Illinois Applauds Gov. Pritzker for Backing Hidden Junk Fees Ban in Budget Address - Economic Security Project
SPRINGFIELD, IL – In response to Governor JB Pritzker backing Economic Security Illinois’ proposal to ban hidden junk fees in a budget address focused on affordability and corporate greed, ESIL Director Sarah Saheb released the following statement: “Illinois families are being squeezed by rising costs at every turn, and hidden junk fees only make it…
How the word “affordability” surged to prominence in U.S. politics - The Washington Post
How the word “affordability” surged to prominence in U.S. politics - The Washington Post
“Affordability” is shaping the political conversation like never before as wages struggle to keep up with cost increases.
Webinar — The Trump Economic Agenda: A One-Year Assessment
Webinar — The Trump Economic Agenda: A One-Year Assessment
Soaring premiums force women, LGBTQ+ people to make hard choices
Soaring premiums force women, LGBTQ+ people to make hard choices
After the expiration of ACA subsidies, soaring health care costs have forced some to dip into savings, take on second jobs or go without coverage.
Guaranteed Income and Employment in California - Economic Security Project
Guaranteed Income and Employment in California - Economic Security Project
Guaranteed Income and the Affordability Crisis Guaranteed income (GI) provides regular, unconditional cash payments to individuals and families, offering them more resources and agency to make decisions based on their own needs. Unlike traditional safety net programs with work requirements and means testing, GI lets participants use funds as they see fit—for rent, childcare, transportation,…
Gavin Newsom Is Playing the Long Game | The New Yorker
Gavin Newsom Is Playing the Long Game | The New Yorker
California’s governor has been touted as the Democrats’ best shot in 2028. But first he’ll need to convince voters that he’s not just a slick establishment politician.
Fed Under Fire–The Jacob Shapiro Podcast – Apple Podcasts
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Fed Under Fire–The Jacob Shapiro Podcast – Apple Podcasts
The Affordability Framework
The Affordability Framework
Building a Vision for Universal Public Childcare
Building a Vision for Universal Public Childcare
The Resilience Factor: Cash as a Tool Toward Better Health for Young Families
The Resilience Factor: Cash as a Tool Toward Better Health for Young Families
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