CLASP
@CLASP_DC
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We're a national nonprofit that works to reduce poverty, improve the lives of people with low incomes, and create pathways to economic security for everyone.
Washington, DC
Joined July 2010
The official poverty rate dipped slightly from 2023 to 2024, down to 10.6%, and child poverty also fell to 14.3%. But the top line doesn't tell the whole story. Poverty rates for Black and Hispanic Americans did not budge and point to persistent inequities in our economy.
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Today, Tue, Sept 9, the @uscensusbureau released new data on poverty and income. Let's break down what they show and why the simple truth remains clear: 📌 Poverty is a policy choice.
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Striking from the annual Census Income data: Median household income grew last year for Asians and Hispanics, but dropped for Black Americans.
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Excited to be joining @childrenatrisk and @LetKidsThrive for their can’t-miss Immigration Summit on September 25. Register here:
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Children and families are at the center of both harm and hope. Save the date for the 2025 Immigration Summit on September 25 at 1pm ET. We're uniting advocates and experts to create positive change. Register today:
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CTAN is outraged by the Trump Admin's attempt to forcibly remove dozens of immigrant kids over the holiday weekend. Read our statement and our partners' statements below: https://t.co/hf7S6r9pNP
@CLASP_DC
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Melissa Stek, Communications Consultant, [email protected] Tom Salyers, Director of Communications, [email protected] Washington, DC, September 2,...
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We are thrilled to announce @Childrenatrisk and @LetKidsThrive’s National Immigration Summit! Join us virtually on Thursday, September 25 at 1 PM ET/ 12 PM CT/ 10 AM PT. We're uniting advocates and experts to create positive change. Register today: https://t.co/jKXoE5EKoS
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It's official: The US now has more unemployed people than job openings for the first time since April 2021. In July, the US had: 7.18 million job openings 7.24 million unemployed people This is yet another crack in the labor market that illustrates how much harder it is to get
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Children and families are at the center of both harm and hope. Save the date for the 2025 Immigration Summit on September 25 at 1PM ET. We're uniting advocates and experts to create positive change. Register today: https://t.co/GJjExBS0CO
#forchildren
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How do we get there? Legislate. Organize. Vote. Bargain. https://t.co/XDmnklNusE (5/5)
newsone.com
The March on Washington turns 62 this week—but the same battles are still being fought. Here's what hasn't changed.
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What’s at stake? A multiracial democracy delivering ▪️ Economic freedom: ▪️ Full employment ▪️ Living wages ▪️ Child care ▪️ Paid leave ▪️ Fair hiring ▪️ Immigrant justice (4/5)
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Unfortunately, Black & brown people are hit hardest by unemployment and underemployment. The economy we built is undermining the democracy that we claim to protect. (3/5)
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With the largest single gift in Georgia Tech history, 1957 grad John Durstine will seed bold ideas & unique student experiences. And he’ll ensure our world-class faculty members have resources to keep changing the world.
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Yet what are policymakers prioritizing today? Precarious gig work, union busting, algorithmic bias, and the decimation of public services. (2/5)
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The 1963 March on Washington was for jobs and freedom. We celebrate the dream, but far too often forget the demands: guaranteed jobs, decent wages, bargaining strength, & respect. 62 years later, workers of color still face higher unemployment rates & fewer paths to power. (1/5)
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Something is wrong with a system where 76% of workers say they’re worried to make ends meet, while greedy corporate CEOs make 285x what the median worker does. Working people don’t have to accept this. A union contract is how we fight back.
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Trump's new executive order opens a 'vigilante portal,' essentially permitting civilians to aid in suppressing protests nationwide. It undermines our rights to free speech and assembly and recalls the darkest chapters in authoritarian history.
commondreams.org
Civil rights attorney Alec Karakatsanis said that Trump's latest executive order creates "an online portal to permit random fascist vigilantes to join soldiers" to help crack down on protests across...
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What if the solution to America’s child care crisis has been working for 6 decades? Head Start has already helped nearly 40 million children and families thrive — it's time we scale what works. https://t.co/Ry7PEksgS5
#HeadStart60 #EarlyChildhood
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By Yasmina Vinci For more than 60 years, Head Start has been a launchpad for success — serving nearly 40 million children across all 50 states. It’s also been a lifeline for parents, enabling them to...
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I’m thrilled to welcome Wally Adeyemo to @CenterOnBudget’s board! Wally brings a deep commitment to CBPP's mission as well as a wealth of expertise advancing policies that ensure everyone has access to the opportunities & resources they need to thrive.
cbpp.org
Wally Adeyemo, former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and distinguished visiting fellow at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, has joined the...
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Leading voices @DedrickM @algernon_austin @hayleycbbrown @ChandraChilders tackle the question of whether Black full employment is possible in today's hostile climate. Aug 27 at 1pm ET. Register now. #theMarchContinues #BlackEmployment
https://t.co/Ps381AuV1v
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⏰ 1 DAY: March on Washington commemoration webinar. "Is Black Full Employment Possible Without Affirmative Action and DEI" Aug 27, 1pm ET. #EconomicJustice #BlackEmployment
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To commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) held a webinar on the question, "Is Black Full Employment...
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