Raising the Minimum Wage Would Boost an Economic …
WEBJan 27, 2021 — President Joe Biden included a long overdue pay raise for millions of America’s minimum wage workers in his $1.9 trillion rescue plan rolled out last week. Its inclusion immediately came under ...
Improving Literacy in the United States: Recommendations for …
WEBMay 28, 2020 — A modern approach to improving literacy rates in the United States includes applying an explicit equity lens and increasing investment to elevate student outcomes.
Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity - Center for American …
WEBHealth coverage. In 2017, 16.1 percent of Hispanics were uninsured compared with 5.9 percent of non-Hispanic whites. 16. 83.9 percent of Hispanics had health care coverage in 2017 compared with 93 ...
100 Years After the 19th Amendment, the Fight for Women’s …
WEBAug 18, 2020 — It’s been 100 years since the landmark ratification and adoption of the 19th Amendment, which cemented a promise into the U.S. Constitution that “the right of citizens of the United States to ...
The Top 10 Most Startling Facts About People of Color and …
WEBMar 13, 2012 — For a more recent version of this information, see “8 Facts You Should Know About the Criminal Justice System and People of Color” by Jamal Hagler. This month the United States celebrates the ...
The Equal Rights Amendment: What You Need To Know
WEBJan 29, 2020 — The modern-day push for the ERA. Boosted by activism of women’s rights and civil rights advocates, Congress passed the ERA in 1973 and initially gave states until 1979 to ratify it by a three ...
The Facts About Americans Who Receive Public Benefits
WEBDec 16, 2011 — Fact: Most public benefits targeting low-income Americans are not paid in cash. Only about 10 percent of all federal dollars devoted to public benefits programs for low-income Americans are paid ...
A Historical Perspective on Defense Budgets
WEBJul 6, 2011 — We can draw three important lessons from these reductions: First, requesting fiscally responsible defense budgets has historically been a bipartisan effort: To keep a balanced budget, President ...
The Top 12 Solutions To Cut Poverty in the United States
WEBJun 30, 2021 — This column outlines 12 policy solutions that Congress can use to cut poverty and boost economic security for all in an equitable way. 1. Expand safety net programs to benefit all in need. Safety ...
Making College More Affordable - Center for American Progress
WEBFeb 2, 2012 — The President’s Plan to Lower College Tuition Is a Good First Step but More Can Be Done. While President Obama's plan to make college more affordable will help many families, more can still be ...
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