CHN Urges the Senate to Separate DHS Appropriations Bill from Larger Package, Reject DHS Funding
January 26, 2026
Webinar: $2 a Day – Living on Almost Nothing in America
Leo Nguyen,
December 15, 2015
Join us for a free webinar with the authors of the book $2 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America, in conversation with people who have been so deeply poor. Tuesday, December 22, 2015, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET This special webinar will feature authors Kathryn Edin and Luke Shaefer, whose book $2...
U.S. Jobs Growing, But Most Will Pay $15 or Less
Andrew Yarrow,
December 14, 2015
This post was originally published by the San Francisco Chronicle on December 13, 2015. The federal government issued new projections last week about the kinds of jobs that will be created over the next decade — and the news is not good for many of us. Sadly, the picture threw...
Fact of the Week: SNAP Kids Are Nearly 20 Percent More Likely to Graduate High School
Leo Nguyen,
December 10, 2015
Economists Recognize SNAP’s Importance for Economic Success A new report released this week by the White House Council of Economic Advisers shows that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) is highly effective in reducing food insecurity and is critical for low-income families. The good outcomes...
Rider-ing Their Way to Reelection
wpengine,
December 8, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/144519585571873/photos/a.385759741447855.99027.144519585571873/1059747964049026/?type=3&permPage=1 By the end of the week Congress needs to pass a funding bill to avoid a government shutdown. Even if a one-week funding bill is needed to buy more time for final negotiations, the proposed solution for the rest of the fiscal year is an omnibus package that will represent...
Attacking Protections for American Workers
Leo Nguyen,
December 7, 2015
American workers are the backbone of our economy; they keep our country and our society running. Yet some members of Congress want to chip away at federal rules that protect hard-working Americans. If you saw our posts from last week, you likely noticed we’re focusing a lot lately on the...
