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Earlier this year, @UCLAlatino released a report finding that #Latinas have faced the biggest drop in labor force size of any demographic group over the last year.
They must be a focal point of pandemic recovery efforts to ensure #LatinaEqualPay. (1/4)
They must be a focal point of pandemic recovery efforts to ensure #LatinaEqualPay. (1/4)
Research finds that before the #COVID19 pandemic, the number of Latinas in the U.S. labor force was projected to ⬆️ by 25.8% from 2019-2029– almost 9x the growth of white women. (2/4)
Yet, from March 2020 - March 2021, the number of Latinas in the workforce dropped by 2.74%– the biggest drop in labor force size of any demographic group during that time. (3/4)
#LatinaEqualPayDay
#LatinaEqualPayDay
New paper w/ Jon Mills abt coll financial aid, incl #freecollege. edworkingpapers.com/index.php/ai21…. We build on past res espec @dynarski @jscottclayton @saragoldrickrab @rkelchen & others, but our study is fairly different & relevant to Biden #AmericanFamiliesPlan. #EconTwitter #highered
We studied The Degree Project (TDP) for 10 years (& counting) using a randomized trial. 1/2 of 9th graders in Milwaukee were promised $12,000 for college, enough to cover all tuition/fees at the local 2y college ("free" 2y). Same funds could also be used at 4y colleges
There were strings attached. Students had to meet multiple merit req during HS: Obtain 2.5 GPA, 90% class attendance, on-time HS grad, fill out FAFSA. Our study & results are unusual in at least 6 ways:
@SenatorTimScott You want to have an honest conversation, Tim Scott
I don’t believe you’re prepared to address some hard truths
Because, Senator, before Democrats and Republicans can sit as equals, there are many questions you need to answer
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#ONEV1
#DemCast
I don’t believe you’re prepared to address some hard truths
Because, Senator, before Democrats and Republicans can sit as equals, there are many questions you need to answer
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#ONEV1
#DemCast
@SenatorTimScott Your party famously decided making Obama a one term president was its most important priority
Not infrastructure
Not immigration reform
Not even the economy
No thought about helping the country
Why should Obama’s former VP work with you now
#DemVoice1
nbcnews.com/id/wbna40007802
Not infrastructure
Not immigration reform
Not even the economy
No thought about helping the country
Why should Obama’s former VP work with you now
#DemVoice1
nbcnews.com/id/wbna40007802
@SenatorTimScott The GOP worked hard to stop Obama, and his signature legislation, the Affordable Care Act
You fought it at every turn rather than working to improve it
Even though you KNEW it helped millions of Americans, you tried to kill it, lying when you claimed you had a better plan
You fought it at every turn rather than working to improve it
Even though you KNEW it helped millions of Americans, you tried to kill it, lying when you claimed you had a better plan
The @SenateFinance Cmte is holding a hearing this AM on @SocialSecurity's "customer service" during the pandemic.
This may sound boring, but here's the subtext: SSI applications & awards are at *historic lows* -- and Trump appointees are still running SSA.
So imma live-tweet...
This may sound boring, but here's the subtext: SSI applications & awards are at *historic lows* -- and Trump appointees are still running SSA.
So imma live-tweet...
@SenateFinance @SocialSecurity Up first is Grace Kim, deputy commissioner for operations at @SocialSecurity.
She's trying to paint a rosy picture, saying "reaching vulnerable communities is our priority."
The data say otherwise.
She's trying to paint a rosy picture, saying "reaching vulnerable communities is our priority."
The data say otherwise.
@SenateFinance @SocialSecurity Up next is Kascadare Causeya, Program Manager at Central City Concern in Portland, OR.
He's speaking powerfully about major barriers to access.
Names lack of access to technology as a huge gap, since so much of what SSA has emphasized during the pandemic has been online.
He's speaking powerfully about major barriers to access.
Names lack of access to technology as a huge gap, since so much of what SSA has emphasized during the pandemic has been online.
Looking for hot takes on Biden's #AmericanFamiliesPlan?
@TCFdotorg's got you covered with this round-up of reactions from me, @pelhamprog @JulieKashen @drtaylor09 & more 👇
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@TCFdotorg's got you covered with this round-up of reactions from me, @pelhamprog @JulieKashen @drtaylor09 & more 👇
tcf.org/content/about-…
@TCFdotorg @pelhamprog @JulieKashen @drtaylor09 tl;dr on my take:
Together with the #AmericanRescuePlan and the #AmericanJobsPlan, the #AmericanFamiliesPlan represents an historic commitment to addressing America’s shameful and unjust levels of poverty and inequality.
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Together with the #AmericanRescuePlan and the #AmericanJobsPlan, the #AmericanFamiliesPlan represents an historic commitment to addressing America’s shameful and unjust levels of poverty and inequality.
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@TCFdotorg @pelhamprog @JulieKashen @drtaylor09 On the income security front, there's lots to be excited about in the #AmericanFamiliesPlan -- including:
* making the EITC expansion for "childless" workers permanent
* permanent full refundability of the Child Tax Credit
* historic expansions of school meals, and more.
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* making the EITC expansion for "childless" workers permanent
* permanent full refundability of the Child Tax Credit
* historic expansions of school meals, and more.
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