The Coalition on Human Needs: an alliance of national organizations working together to promote public policies which address the needs of low-income and other vulnerable people.
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Trump Administration’s Plan to Eliminate Head Start Threatens Child Care, Families, and Economy
April 25, 2025
The Trump Administration has made children a political target, which is not only immoral, it’s costly for the future of our nation.
Critical Programs Helped Me Get Out of Foster Care; Now, They’re at Risk
April 24, 2025
We are America’s essential workers. We keep the nation running, even with a very low minimum wage. Americans need us more than they need to watch another billionaire buy another yacht.
The Coalition on Human Needs Publishes the 2025-2026 Public Policy Priorities Document
April 23, 2025
Every two years, the Coalition on Human Needs enlists expert staff from its member organizations to update its Public Policy Priorities, assembling a comprehensive set of policies aimed at ensuring that people can meet their basic needs and move forward as they choose.
Trump Pulls the Plug on Direct File, a Popular Money-Saving Tool for Taxpayers
April 22, 2025
Eliminating Direct File, the new and free digital tax-filing tool from the IRS, is literally taking money out of people’s pockets. Trump’s decision is a slap in the face to millions of hardworking people.
