Policymakers who focus only on prices miss powerful affordability levers. Stronger labor laws, higher minimum wages, macro policy that keeps unemployment low, and a safety net that keeps job loss from being a financial catastrophe—these are all affordability policies. 9/

Affordability is dominating the discourse. What I don't like about the conversation is that it focuses almost entirely on prices—as if the only way to make life affordable is to make things cheaper. But affordability is determined by prices *and pay.* 1/

The impending loss of #SNAP benefits due to the #Shutdown threatens to undermine the long-term health of people, says @lelaineb.bsky.social of @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social. Watch the full interview with Lelaine: youtu.be/Bw4aW7OPKAI

Excited to share our interactive map that gives a state‐by‐state breakdown of projected increases in SNAP costs due to changes in the megabill. Our tool makes complex projections accessible and actionable for policymakers, researchers, and advocates.

We are thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, @lelaineb.bsky.social was selected to be part of Aspen Institute’s 2025 Ascend Fellowship. She joins a cohort of changemakers working together to create a better future for families. Learn more: www.georgetownpoverty.org/issues/lelai...

Lelaine Bigelow Named 2025 Aspen Ascend Fellow - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

The Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality (GCPI) is proud to announce that Executive Director Lelaine Bigelow has been selected as a 2025 Aspen Ascend Fellow. The Aspen Ascend Fellowship brings ...

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📣30 million people could lose health insurance in the next decade if enhanced ACA premium tax credits are allowed to expire.

The #OBBA would hit hardest families without college degrees and people living in rural areas who rely on SNAP and Medicaid. Check out @danilotrisi.bsky.social's analysis below! ⬇️

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The big winners of the #BigUglyBill will be the small percentage of people who make over $500,000 per year, while millions will lose health care & food assistance. It's striking that this is particularly true even for some groups that disproportionately voted for Trump:

📣1 in 3 people in the U.S. live in families participating in SNAP or Medicaid. The House bill takes away $1 trillion+ in food & health care while handing roughly the same $$ in tax cuts to families making over $500,000. We break down what it means for every state. 📊 bit.ly/4mVaGif #SNAP #Medicaid

Food, Health Care, & Tax Cuts: Unfair Trade-offs That Hurt Us All - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid provide support to nearly one-third of people in our country. The reconciliation bill passed by the House in May 2025 takes away $1 tr...

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Imagine losing nearly half of your team while trying to help millions of children and families. That's what's happening at the federal agency behind Head Start, child care subsidies, adoption support, domestic violence prevention, and energy assistance. Cuts have consequences.🔗 bit.ly/4kmmhEW

The Hidden Cost of HHS Cuts: Why Every Family Should Care - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

Programs that help families meet their basic needs are part of the fabric that keep communities stable. Massive cuts at the government agency that stands up for kids put that stability at risk. The Ad...

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GCPI welcomes 8 new experts in labor, tax, cash, housing, care, and digital equity. This expanded team will generate bold, evidence-based solutions that support working families and promote racial and gender equity. Meet our new experts!: www.georgetownpoverty.org/issues/gcpi-...

Invisibility is a tool of exploitation. When AANHPI workers are left out of the data, left out of the story—they’re left out of protections too. We’re making our labor visible. From railroad builders to delivery drivers, AANHPI labor has powered this country. Join us. Share your story.

This #AANHPIHeritageMonth, we honor the essential labor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander workers—past and present. From railroad builders to delivery drivers, AANHPI labor has powered this country. 🧵Explore our AANHPI labor timeline: www.georgetownpoverty.org/issues/railr...

Railroads to Rideshare: AANHPI Labor Invisible No More - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

This AANHPI Heritage Month, we’re shining a light on the long history of AANHPI labor—often essential, too often invisible. From building railroads in the 1800s to driving rideshares today, AANHPI wor...

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Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP mean that seniors will face higher health costs, children will grow up hungrier and sicker, and rural economies built around health care will experience significant harm. www.georgetownpoverty.org/issues/snap-...

When women lose access to health care, it doesn’t just hurt them. It hurts their children, families, workplaces, and communities. It hurts all of us. If Congress takes Medicaid away, we will all pay the price. Read more from @lelaineb.bsky.social and @aijenpoo.bsky.social op-ed in @msmagazine.com

When Women Lose Medicaid, We All Pay the Price

Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of women, covering essential healthcare needs like pregnancy care, elder support and long-term care. Proposed cuts to the program would not only harm women but also...

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Work requirements don’t help people work—they are harmful policies that drain state resources, and create unnecessary barriers for low-income families. Medicaid, SNAP, and housing assistance keep families afloat. Learn more about why work requirements don’t work: bit.ly/4irYD9y

.@clasp.org The South has long been home to the largest share of Black workers in the U.S., yet it's also where union rights are most suppressed. Right-to-work laws keep wages low and conditions poor—an intentional legacy of the region’s exploitation of Black labor. www.clasp.org/blog/souther...

For Southern Black Workers, The Fight Against Racist Right-to-Work Legislation is Nothing New | CLASP

By Lulit Shewan The Southern U.S. has historically had the largest number of Black people in the workforce in the country. This is a region where workplace organizing faces hostile laws and employer p...

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As AI reshapes federal employment, it's crucial to address potential disparities affecting Black labor force participation. www.newsnationnow.com/black-histor...

One year ago, I stepped into this role with a bold vision. Today, we celebrate a year of leadership, collaboration, and impact. We’re proud to unveil GCPI's @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social mission and our roadmap for a future where economic opportunity is a right, not a privilege. bit.ly/3EUEw4V

An Agenda for Economic Well-Being - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

An America Without Poverty Is Possible: GCPI’s Agenda for Economic Well-Being reflects our vision for a nation where people have the freedom and resources to care for themselves and their loved ones. ...

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An America without poverty is possible. Our new Agenda for Economic Well-Being lays out concrete steps to defend income & cash, modernize benefits, and expand economic security. Learn more about how we’re working toward a nation where every family can thrive. bit.ly/3EUEw4V

The CTC works—cutting child poverty nearly in half when expanded in 2021. But millions of families are now struggling without it. Our latest fact sheet breaks down why a stronger, permanent CTC is essential for families & the economy. bit.ly/3QwIVNG

Five Elements for an Effective Child Tax Credit - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) has been one of the most effective tools in reducing child poverty and supporting working families. The cash it provides to families improves economic stability and well-bei...

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Black leaders have long been at the forefront of the fight for economic justice—founding unions, shaping policy, and launching movements. Their work created anti-poverty programs that invest in millions. As these programs face new threats, we must defend and build on their legacy. bit.ly/4gHtIUE

Black Leaders in the Anti-Poverty Movement - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

For generations, Black leaders have played a pivotal role in advancing economic justice. Their work—often met with resistance—has laid the groundwork for many of the anti-poverty programs that million...

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It’s FMLA anniversary but we need *paid* leave. 14 states have stepped up with paid leave laws in place. 37 states have not – and many of them lack other family-friendly policies: nationalpartnership.org/report/threa... @npwf.bsky.social

Threats On All Fronts | National Partnership for Women & Families

We still find that states that have banned or are likely to ban abortion also overwhelmingly fail women on a range of key work and care policies. Yet, we also find that many states have taken key step...

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FMLA turns 32 this week. It’s been used 500 million times, but the U.S. still lags behind as one of 6 countries in the world that does not have a guaranteed, comprehensive paid family leave program nationally. #PaidLeaveForAll

Since the FMLA’s conception, the benefit has been used over 500 million times. That’s 500 million times families didn’t have to choose between a loved one and a job. However, FMLA doesn't guarantee pay and nearly half of workers aren't eligible. What we need now is #PaidLeaveForAll #FMLAat32

Imposing burdensome work requirements on Medicaid participants would endanger health care coverage for 36 million people, putting even those who enrolled through disability pathways at risk. Read more from the @centeronbudget.bsky.social here: www.cbpp.org/research/hea...

Medicaid Work Requirements Could Put 36 Million People at Risk of Losing Health Coverage | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

This analysis builds on past evidence that work requirements impose administrative barriers and red tape that lead to coverage losses among both people who are working as well as people the policies p...

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Airport service workers facilitate travel for millions of Americans every single day. Yet, they are paid low wages with limited access to benefits.

Too Many Airport Service Workers Earn Low Wages and Benefits

New CAP analysis shows many essential airport service workers earn less than $15 per hour. Here’s how policymakers can fix that.

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The gap between CEO pay and worker pay increases as union membership decreases. It couldn’t be clearer that unions are the counter to anti-worker, greedy corporations.  It’s time for workers to get their fair share of the profits that THEY create.

Los Angeles’ devastating wildfires have displaced at least 150,000 residents, leaving many struggling to find affordable shelter. Some landlords have capitalized on residents’ desperation by hiking rents despite laws that set limits on such increases.

LA blazes cause rents to soar - Marketplace

Some landlords are hiking prices beyond the 10% the law allows. Some listings have increased thousands of dollars a month.

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Misclassifying workers as independent contractors is costly for workers AND states, our new analysis shows. A typical construction worker would lose as much as $19,526/year in income and job benefits as an independent contractor vs. as an employee. 🧵 #EconSky www.epi.org/publication/...

Misclassifying workers as independent contractors is costly for workers and states

Workers misclassified as independent contractors lose out on critical protections, benefits, and labor rights including minimum wage, overtime pay, unemployment insurance, the right to form a union, a...

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"The message is loud and clear: The war against poverty is over, and Americans struggling to get by are on their own." Powerful from @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social:

The Trump Administration’s Federal Funding Freeze Signals a Broader Attack on Economic Security - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

In its first week, the Trump administration executed a chaotic and aggressive policy blitz, issuing more than 300 executive actions. These actions signal a stark shift in federal priorities—one that t...

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