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Read our latest blog and join us by pushing back against the destruction of our essential programs that help all of us thrive, not just those who get lucky. clasp.org/blog/tying-m...

These rules don’t promote work. They punish people for being poor. They punish gig workers, seasonal workers, caregivers, and those facing illness or crisis. They entrench the idea that only the “worthy” deserve care. #Medicaid60 #MedicaidCuts

The new law imposes harsh work reporting requirements—meaning your ability to access health care now depends on arbitrary monthly work hour thresholds and burdensome paperwork. Fall short, and you lose your insurance.

But this year, we’re not just celebrating—we’re fighting to protect it. The recently passed reconciliation bill, pushed by Trump and passed by Congressional Republicans, would slash Medicaid by over $800 billion—the largest cuts in the program’s history. #SaveMedicaid

Today marks the 60th anniversary of Medicaid—a lifeline for millions and a cornerstone of our public health system. For six decades, it’s helped ensure that health care is a human right, not a privilege. #Medicaid60 #medicaidmatters

July Marks a Call to Action for the Disability Community   | CLASP By Ashley Burnside  July is an important month for the disability community, especially this year. Commonly referred to as Disability Pride Month, July commemorates the passage of the Americans with D...

July is #DisabilityPrideMonth. Amid the celebrations, this month marks the passage of a law that will cause great harm for people with disabilities: the budget reconciliation law. I wrote a @clasp.org blog summarizing the ways this new law will harm disabled people: www.clasp.org/blog/july-ma...

10 Things to Know About the Child Tax Credit Under the New Trump Reconciliation Bill  | CLASP By Ashley Burnside On July 4, President Trump signed his reconciliation law that will make changes to the Child Tax Credit (CTC). The reconciliation law provides tax breaks for the wealthiest people b...

The #ChildTaxCredit amount and eligibility rules changed in the budget reconciliation bill. Unfortunately, the credit won't be available for families with the lowest incomes and some immigrant families. Learn 10 things to know about the #CTC in my new @clasp.org blog: www.clasp.org/blog/10-thin...

You Must Have Your Baby, But Sorry, You Have No Insurance - Ms. Magazine Under Trump, Medicaid will lose $1 trillion in funding over the next decade, posing extreme threats to women's maternal healthcare nationwide.

You Must Have Your Baby, But Sorry, You Have No Insurance - Ms. Magazine msmagazine.com/2025/07/21/m...

60 years ago, Medicaid was a promise to care for those most in need. Today, that promise is broken as it faces historic cuts. 

From July 23-26, we're joining @caringacross.org for a 60-hour #ProtectMedicaid vigil on the National Mall—because care is not optional. RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/kleguebkzz

This Thursday at 3 pm, we're partnering with @clasp.org to offer a webinar about the federal budget process! Learn how reconciliation is used for mandatory spending, how appropriations are used for discretionary spending, and how to engage your lawmakers about the federal budget.

Register today:

Child Care Assistance 101 | CLASP Why is access to child care important for families?

#Childcare is a critical support for family well-being & economic stability. CCDF is the primary federal funding source to support access for families with low incomes & support the quality of care for all children. Learn more about it in our new 101! www.clasp.org/publications...

Yesterday @murray.senate.gov, @bobbyscott.house.gov, and other champions re-introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act. I wrote about why we need this type of transformative #childcare policy now more than ever:

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ICE Lawyers Are Hiding Their Names in Immigration Court ICE attorneys fighting to deport immigrants are able to obscure their identities — no masks required.

Lawyers for ICE are increasingly hiding their identities in court. This is completely unprecedented.

“We’re not really doing names publicly,” said Judge ShaSha Xu — after stating her own name and those of the immigrants and their lawyers.

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Opinion | Trump's deportation machine is writing its own rules A flurry of memos from ICE and the Justice Department is opening the floodgates to both indefinite detentions and immediate deportations.

side note: these pieces on immigration/mass deportation are some of the most difficult for me to write given how much psychic damage it takes to put the individual pieces together and follow all the administration's actions to their most likely conclusion. but they also feel like the most important.

Fact Sheet: What To Know About the Child Care for Working Families Act The Child Care for Working Families Act would make child care more accessible and affordable, promote high-quality care options, and support child care workers.

This Admin is stripping services from children & families. @pattymurray.bsky.social & @bobbyscott.house.gov know how critical it is to invest in our kids + families - that’s why they just reintro’ed the Child Care for Working Families Act.
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Rural America has strongly backed President Trump and the GOP, yet the support is not reciprocated. Trump's Medicaid cuts will close rural hospitals, he cut rural broadband, and the rescissions bill would devastate public broadcasting stations in rural areas.

Sticker Shock in America: From Rental Cars to Groceries, Prices Keep Climbing Inflation in the U.S. has led to a 26% increase in prices, with hotel rooms, restaurant meals, groceries, and even live entertainment becoming unaffordable for many families, leaving some households w...

Prices are about 26% higher than before COVID-19, pushing everything from a weekend hotel stay to a grocery run out of reach for many families.

Some of that is inflation – but part of it is corporate greed.

We are proud to endorse Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov and Rep. Bobby Scott's @bobbyscott.house.gov Child Care for Working Families Act to make #childcare access more equitable and affordable, and better compensate and value the #childcare workforce. www.murray.senate.gov/murray-scott...

In Latest Attack on Immigrants, Trump Administration Attempts to Limit Access to Essentials Like Education and Health Care | CLASP We urge our partners and allies to submit public comments where possible and join us in opposing efforts to strip away essential supports from immigrant families and undermine our collective well-bein...

Changes announced this week will harm immigrants & their families. We urge our partners and allies to submit public comments where possible and join us in opposing efforts to strip away essential supports from immigrant families and undermine our collective well-being. www.clasp.org/press-room/p...

To build an economy that is resilient and powerful, we must prioritize investments in equity to ensure everyone has a chance to thrive.

Equitable access to #goodjobs doesn’t happen by accident. While women make up nearly half the workforce, they represent just 12.8% of registered apprentices—and Black apprentices earn less than their peers across the board.

Secretary Chavez-DeRemer announces $5M in WANTO grants to expand apprenticeship opportunities, good-paying jobs for women

Yesterday, the US Department of Labor announced $5 million in new WANTO grants to expand access to Registered Apprenticeships for women in high-growth industries like construction, cybersecurity, and manufacturing. This is a step forward—and we must go further! www.dol.gov/newsroom/rel...

CLASP Outraged by Reconciliation Bill’s Unprecedented Harm, Ready to Respond | CLASP Our fight to ensure the dignity, security, and well-being of those who have been most marginalized is far from over, and CLASP is ready to meet the moment.

The House just passed the devastating budget reconciliation bill. Trump is expected to sign it tomorrow.

This bill guts support for families with low incomes, immigrants, workers, women & children.

But CLASP is fighting back—our work is just beginning. www.clasp.org/press-room/p...

CLASP Outraged by Reconciliation Bill’s Unprecedented Harm, Ready to Respond | CLASP Our fight to ensure the dignity, security, and well-being of those who have been most marginalized is far from over, and CLASP is ready to meet the moment.

The House just passed the devastating budget reconciliation bill. Trump is expected to sign it tomorrow.

This bill guts support for families with low incomes, immigrants, workers, women & children.

But CLASP is fighting back—our work is just beginning. www.clasp.org/press-room/p...

Senate Budget Reconciliation Bill Sacrifices the Well-Being of Working Families to Give Tax Breaks to Billionaires | CLASP CLASP urges House lawmakers to reject this damaging bill and focus on policies that put workers, children, and families ahead of billionaires.

Our statement on the Senate's passage of the budget reconciliation bill. We urge the House to reject this damaging bill and focus on policies that prioritize workers, children, and families over billionaires. www.clasp.org/press-room/p...

Young Workers Least Likely To Have Parental Leave, Sick Days—Report The U.S. is a global outlier in paid time off. And the youngest members of the workforce are the least likely to get the paid leave they need. Experts say it could spell disaster for their careers—and...

Carmen McCoy of @abetterbalance.org spoke with me about an important report on young workers and paid leave by A Better Balance, @clasp.org, and the National Collaborative for Transformative Youth Policy. It found that young workers want more access to information on rights and benefits.

Contributor: Family separation 2.0 compounds the trauma on children of immigrants Detention is not in the best interest of children, and family separation should never occur unless the child’s well-being is at risk. Disturbingly, this administration’s policies are resulting in both...

MUST READ: Powerful op-ed about the horrific trauma on children from immigration enforcement. www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

We talk about how the Trump administration is using our tax dollars for human rights abuses against immigrant families, and how you can speak up to your Members of Congress w/ @clasp.org.

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The Impact of Anti-immigrant Policies on Children, Families & the Child Care and Early Education Workforce | CLASP By Rachel Wilensky, Karla Coleman-Castillo, and Wendy Cervantes In the four months since inauguration, the Trump Administration has leveled a staggering number of threats on social programs–from execu...

The Trump Administration's anti-immigrant policies hinder families' access to child care and providers' participation in the child care workforce. Our latest brief with @nwlc.org outlines how these attacks are harming children, families, and early educators. www.clasp.org/publications...

Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship Case Will Create Chaos and Harm Our Nations’ Babies, Families, and Communities | CLASP This fight is far from over, and CLASP stands ready to work with partners to ensure that impacted families and service providers are informed about their rights.

This ruling is cruel, chaotic, and unconstitutional. We must act. The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship.

CLASP stands with families and calls on all leaders to stop this attack on our children and our future.
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