The Century Foundation
@TCFdotorg
Followers
33K
Following
8K
Media
3K
Statuses
43K
Pursuing economic, racial, gender, and disability equity. Making policy that works for people. Also: @TheNext100, @CenturyIntl, @DEJcollab
New York
Joined November 2008
Come January, some 24 million Americans who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act will see their costs skyrocket. Here are 5 things to know about the expiring tax credits at the center of the shutdown:
tcf.org
While politicians in D.C. argue over who��s to blame for the ongoing federal government shutdown, families at home should know the truth: this shutdown is
1
3
1
"By the numbers: Almost half of Americans — 45% — say Trump and the GOP are responsible for the ongoing shutdown, while 33% blamed Democrats and another 22% say they're not sure who's responsible."
Almost half of Americans blame Trump, GOP for shutdown
0
1
1
Paying more to stock up on candy, or get your new costume for Halloween? You have one man's spooky economic agenda to blame. I'll give you a hint, he's also orange. 🎃
3K
274
861
Introducing XRPR: The first U.S. ETF giving you spot exposure to XRP via a traditional ETF.
7
51
153
The only thing scarier than Halloween costumes? The rising price of candy from Trump's tariffs. 🍬👻 @TCFdotorg
1
3
1
Donald Trump's jacked up candy prices — just in time for Halloween.
4K
172
629
History shows that massive financial crises often start as consumer protection issues. Check out TCF President @JMargetta on @AdamConover's Factually podcast, out this week: https://t.co/47EdIFcWR8
0
5
5
LISTEN: TCF President @jmargetta sat down with @adamconover to talk about the scams, schemes, and stealing corporations are getting away with under President Trump
0
3
1
On Nov. 1, healthcare price hikes are going to push millions of families to their limits. "Both scenarios leave families one fall on the playground or one unexpected trip to the doctor away from massive bills." -- @jmargetta in @newsweek
0
0
0
"There was too much hesitation. The moment demanded that we unleash the full powers of our investigative resources to go after companies for exploitation of workers in every way." -- TCF's @JulieSuLabor for @newrepublic on lessons from 2024 https://t.co/3qSEFXLD1l
newrepublic.com
A new Biden administration autopsy, based on internal assessments from many government insiders, has crystal clear lessons for the future.
0
1
1
“I think people of all political stripes have experienced financial hardship at some point in their life... we want to make sure that people who need access to these critical programs are able to get it.” -- TCF's Carole Johnson in @politico
https://t.co/6X8BWwGyqa
politico.com
The messages come after the Trump administration blamed Democrats for the shutdown on federal sites.
0
0
1
Halloween is even more expensive this year thanks to Washington Republicans failing at their jobs to bring down costs. Remember—they have full control, and life is even more of a ripoff than when they took power. https://t.co/5XadRUSUtH
2
7
11
Build your dream mechanical keyboard and experience keystrokes so smooth and powerful, it’s like a space whale gliding effortlessly through the galaxy🐋 https://t.co/DMXWHvBXQ3 📸:@anndre_wilson
0
11
10
Looming cuts to SNAP and WIC could be devastating for maternal health—*especially* for Black moms and babies.
0
0
1
One thing that will be especially spooky this Halloween? Candy prices 👻 They’re up more than 10% since last year as tariffs increase the cost of everything from chocolate to packaging.
261
85
176
Spirit Halloween sales volumes + transactions down significantly from 2024 level, ~10%+ less than last year for every week in September and October. Trump's tariffs have jacked up the price of candy, decor, and costumes and delayed imports, causing the seasonal one stop shop to
1
10
12
Gifted and talented programs can be a springboard to success--for some. TCF's @HalPott shared her thoughts on the equity challenges of G&T programs with @nytimes. https://t.co/VQt8454RpF
nytimes.com
Gifted programs could be shutting out millions of high-performing Black and Latino children from low-income families. Can districts fix their advanced education problem?
0
0
0
TCF's @carolyn_fast weighs in on the possibility of a Trump-implemented tuition freeze in @chronicle:
chronicle.com
Amid concerns about affordability, a cost ceiling may sound like a slam dunk for students. But policy experts say it can have surprising consequences.
0
0
0
The shutdown has only been 3 weeks, but more federal workers have filed for unemployment than at any point since 2019—and they’re struggling to get help. @TCFdotorg's new analysis in a must-read from CNN 👇
cnn.com
Right after setting her out-of-office email on October 1, one furloughed US Department of Agriculture worker filed for unemployment benefits to help her pay for food, rent and other necessities...
0
0
0
This Halloween, it’s not ghosts and ghouls giving families chills – it’s how much more they’re paying to enjoy the spooky season. Trump promised to lower costs for American families, but has instead turned Halloween into a full-blown nightmare. Our new analysis with @TCFdotorg
0
2
3
Discover fresh loose-leaf tea, pure and full of flavor, delivered straight from the garden to your door. Try favorites like Apple Cider Rooibos, Earl Grey, Mango Treat, English Breakfast, Hibiscus, Peach Paradise, Jasmine, and Chai New flavors: Moroccan mint, Matcha, Hojicha
3
7
17
🕸️ The real Halloween horror? Trump’s economy. Our new analysis with @TCFdotorg names the reason why Halloween is so expensive this year: Trump’s tariffs. Just look at these price increases. Trump promised to make life cheaper. Instead, he’s haunted households with higher
1
4
3