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The only thing scarier than Halloween costumes? The rising price of candy from Trump's tariffs.

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Blue states blame Republicans for looming SNAP shutoff on government websites The messages come after the Trump administration blamed Democrats for the shutdown on federal sites.

“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.com

Why America’s Debate Over Which Children Are ‘Gifted’ Won’t Go Away

Gifted and talented programs can be a springboard to success--for some. TCF's Halley Potter shared her thoughts on the equity challenges of G&T programs with @nytimes.com.

SNAP benefits will start to run out on November 1—a food aid cliff that will have devastating impacts for Black and low-income households.

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.bsky.social's new analysis in a must-read from CNN 👇

Read the full report, produced in collaboration with Celine McNicholas of the Economic Policy Institute: t.co/FoBC9KNyNf

“For decades, these agencies have been uniquely capable of holding corporations and other powerful actors accountable regardless of their political connections, but that independence is disappearing before our eyes.” -- Lauren McFerran, TCF Senior Fellow

Without decisive Congressional action, older Americans could see themselves priced out of the care they need to live the lives they deserve.

Congress must find a solution that does not sacrifice our health for billionaire wealth.

TCF's Jeanne Lambrew will testify in front of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging today at 3:30pm on behalf of millions of American seniors who rely on the ACA's premium tax credits to access quality care at a fair price.

Free Child Care Would Help Families Afford a Better Life Across the country, no matter what background, faith, or color, people are working hard to provide for their families. But as this work has made America

Making AI slop videos and making "your mom" jokes isn't going to lower the cost of child care for millions of parents trying to make ends meet. But free child care would—read more about it from TCF's @kashenj.bsky.social here: tcf.org/content/comm...

Students for profit? University of Illinois campuses pay company per online student Consumer protection advocates say the practice incentivizes the company to enroll as many students as possible, regardless of whether they’ll benefit. The university says their standards aren’t compro...

When we think about online programs, we think about accessibility: ‘I don’t have the kind of schedule that’ll allow me to go to school in person, but there’s this great option for me to learn online.’ But inclusion at what cost, asks TCF's Amber Villalobos 👇
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Modernizing Health Care: How Shoppable Services Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs | United States Senate Special Committee on Aging United States Senate Special Committee on Aging

TCF's Jeanne Lambrew will testify Wednesday at the Senate Aging Committee hearing alongside @mcuban.bsky.social and others on how to improve services and lower costs www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/mod...

Federal workers are pinching pennies during the shutdown: 'I'd love to come to work, but may not have gas money.' Dozens of federal workers told Business Insider they are living paycheck to paycheck and cutting their spending during the government shutdown.

Around 10,500 federal workers across the country have filed for unemployment since the shutdown began, all because some in Congress want to jack up your health care costs.
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America's schools are getting sucked into a 'chaos loop' America's schools are facing a shaky start to the school year amid uncertainty at the Department of Education.

This administration is throwing America's students into a "chaos loop" and rural, low-income, and students with disabilities are bearing the brunt of it. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

As the Trump Administration’s assault on colleges and universities has unfolded, conservatives have learned to stop worrying and love federal power. Emma Green reports on the President’s higher-ed agenda. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/gPSrfv

Inside the Trump Administration’s Assault on Higher Education How conservatives learned to stop worrying and love federal power.

“We don’t live under a king in this country. We don’t give unilateral authority to the President to make decisions about every walk of life for all Americans.”

@newyorker.com examines how the Trump admin is using executive power to enforce ideological conformity across universities nationwide.

If you’re a federal employee or contractor affected by the government shutdown, you’re not alone.

To qualify for UI/UFCE benefits, there are important additional steps beyond the standard application.

Learn more: go.tcf.org/uiguide

When ICE agents released tear gas outside her elementary school, @ctulocal1.bsky.social member Maria Heavener had a plan in place to protect her students and limit their exposure to outside agitators.

For more protocols, check out our back-to-school checklist: tcf.org/content/comm...

10 Reasons Jonathan Berry's Nomination is a Threat to Women | National Partnership for Women & Families Jonathan Berry, a key architect of the labor chapter of Project 2025, represents a significant threat to gender equity and civil rights in America. His nomination to serve as solicitor of labor – the ...

After changing the rules of the confirmation process, Senate Republicans confirmed a massive batch of 107 Trump nominees, including Solicitor of Labor Jonathan Berry.

A Project 2025 author, he is a threat to all workers -- but especially women.

Federal workers are locked out of their jobs or working without pay. These workers inspect our food, make it safe to fly and so much more. They’re not political pawns—they’re the backbone of our country.

Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.

Brace for the largest-ever spike in health insurance premiums The GOP's backdoor plan to gut Obamacare: Kill the tax credits.

I interviewed @tcfdotorg.bsky.social fellow and former Obama health official Jeanne Lambrew at @motherjones.com about the issue central to the government shutdown—Affordable Care Act tax credits are expiring, which will lead to health insurance rates to skyrocket. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Brace for the largest-ever spike in health insurance premiums The GOP's backdoor plan to gut Obamacare: Kill the tax credits.

Without action by January 1, premiums for 20 million people will more than double. This is the largest projected increase in insurance premiums in U.S. history.

@motherjones.com exclusive interview with TCF’s Jeanne Lambrew, an architect of the ACA.

For Amazon’s drivers, Prime doesn’t pay. A new report by @dschneider.bsky.social, @profsheenalives.bsky.social, Kevin Bruey, and me is about how “same day delivery” is made by people skipping meals & struggling to pay bills. It’s not just bad for Amazon’s drivers, it’s reshaping the whole industry.

Allowing ACA Tax Credits to Expire Would Mean the Biggest Premium Price Hike in History As the government shutdown enters its second week, the expiration of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced tax credits continues to be at the center of

Full analysis:

As the government shutdown enters its second week, the ACA’s enhanced tax credits continue to be at the center of political debate.

If Congress fails to act, premiums will skyrocket for the 24 million people covered by the ACA—representing the largest single-year premium hike in U.S. history.

Amazon Drives Low Wages: The Unraveling of Workplace Protections for Delivery Drivers - The Shift Project Read the Full Article Amazon has revolutionized shopping and challenged traditional brick-and-mortar retail. But at the heart of this logistics […]

Fantastic report by the SHIFT Project team + @profsheenalives.bsky.social and @juliesulabor.bsky.social

Opinion | Amazon promises ‘big deals’ — but not for its delivery workers “Prime Big Deal Days” offer lower prices to customers, but Amazon offers few benefits or protections for the people delivering the packages.

Amazon is a behemoth, delivering over 1.6M packages a day. Delivery workers are absolutely essential to this $2 trillion company, yet many struggle to get by and face extreme levels of surveillance.

@juliesulabor.bsky.social explores a major new survey of delivery workers for @msnbc.com.

"So when Trump again asks Black America, 'What do you have to lose?' The answer is clear. Everything we have left." -Angela Hanks and Jeremy Edwards

“As the country confronts a cost-of-living crisis, Black Americans are suffering disproportionately...and the crunch is already pushing us into debt.”

TCF’s Angela Hanks and Jeremy Edwards explore how the Trump administration’s policies are impacting Black Americans: go.tcf.org/oped

America’s child care crisis isn’t a problem that will go away on its own. Instead of solutions, Trump and Congressional Republicans passed a megabill with child care tax updates too small to fundamentally change how families are experiencing the child care crisis.

Learn more: go.tcf.org/crisis

Government Shutdown and UI Benefits: 12 Things Federal Workers Need to Know

If you’re a federal employee or contractor affected by the government shutdown, you’re not alone.

To qualify for UI/UFCE benefits, there are important additional steps beyond the standard application.

Learn more: go.tcf.org/uiguide