What I Want for Mother’s Day — Safety for Head Start Personal StoryMay 9, 2025 What I Want for Mother’s Day — Safety for Head Start Mother Michelle Heertje writes about the importance of Head Start ahead of Mother’s Day, relaying how vital it has been for her three sons and why the program must be protected. May 9, 2025 DC Journal Michelle Heertje
Arizona Opinion: How the Biden administration has delivered for caregivers like me Personal StoryJune 18, 2024 Arizona Opinion: How the Biden administration has delivered for caregivers like me Brandi Coon, a parent and business owner, shares how funding from Medicaid and the American Rescue Plan Act is empowering parents in Arizona to serve as paid caregivers for their children with disabilities. Jun 18, 2024 the Arizona Daily Star Brandi Coon
Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care ArticleJuly 27, 2022 Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care This storybook features women in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose stories center on issues from prescription drug pricing and health insurance, to child care and paid leave. Jul 27, 2022
New Hampshire Parents Use the Child Tax Credit To Save on Child Care Costs Personal StoryJuly 27, 2022 New Hampshire Parents Use the Child Tax Credit To Save on Child Care Costs After spending tens of thousands of dollars on child care, a New Hampshire mom explains how the expanded child tax credit helped her afford child care costs. Jul 27, 2022
Without Child Tax Credit, Some Georgia Parents Must Leave Workforce To Care for Their Children Personal StoryJuly 27, 2022 Without Child Tax Credit, Some Georgia Parents Must Leave Workforce To Care for Their Children Forced out of the workforce due to high child care costs, a new mother in Georgia used the expanded child tax credit to make ends meet. Jul 27, 2022
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy IssueNovember 1, 2021 Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Strengthening Health IssueNovember 1, 2021 Strengthening Health We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Building an Economy for All IssueNovember 1, 2021 Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.