Two takeaways from this: 1️⃣Every budget decision is a reflection of what we value 2️⃣The budget shows we don’t collectively value children as much as we should

Pretty big news: Virginia is about to become the first southern state to enact paid family leave www.abetterbalance.org/virginia-bec...

Solidarity is stepping in and speaking up when it’s not in your job description. From driving students to school, delivering groceries, and even paying a family's rent, teachers all across the country are going above and beyond for kids. But it shouldn’t have to be this way.

The tiny Child Tax Credit boost in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act still leaves millions of families behind while disproportionately benefiting high-income households. There are better alternatives that would help the children who need it most. itep.org/child-tax-cr...

A workplace that reflects the workforce is not “reverse racism.” The Trump EEOC’s frivolous justification for a serious federal investigation is another signal of the rise of white supremacy within our government & diverts attention + resources from the systemic discrimination that still occurs.

These days I am holding onto those little bright spots wherever I can. The thing that has most recently brought me joy is seeing my #DukeBlueDevils as the No.1 seed heading into #MarchMadness 🎉🏀 Who did you pick to win it all?

Anna Julia Cooper became one of the first Black women in the U.S. to earn a PhD and a powerful voice for education, civil rights, and the advancement of Black women. Her work laid important foundations for later movements for civil rights and voting rights. #WomensHistoryMonth #AnnaJuliaCooper

"The last thing a teacher should have to worry about is losing her paycheck − or even her job − when she has a baby." Teachers do vital work. As we told @usatoday.com, too many educators (and their families) are drowning without access to paid leave. www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...

"This is the first time the state's going to have dedicated money in early childhood education—65 million dollars—to support kids all across the state." www.wxow.com/news/la-cros...

The childcare affordability crisis is out of hand. This map from Diversity Data Kids’ new report shows where families spend the biggest share of their paycheck on care. 🚨And spoiler alert…care is unaffordable across the country!

Women do the bulk of unpaid caregiving, yet society rarely values the time, effort, and expertise that goes into this work.. But women need support and recognition, too. After all, supporting caregivers is what supports everything else. bsky.app/profile/cari...

As essential programs are cut, families will continue to feel the hit. States are showing up where the federal government is failing its responsibility. Direct cash support, with no strings attached continues to be a critical solution. newberggraphic.com/2026/01/26/o...

February might be over, but there should never be a time constraint on celebrating Black culture. This year marks 100 years of national Black history commemoration and 50 years since President Ford first recognized Black History Month. Black history is woven into America’s story.

Follow @jackiemader.bsky.social and the @hechingerreport.org for reporting on the impact of ICE actions on young children and their education.

When we factor in all the tax policies from the Trump administration, one thing is clear: Every income group is paying higher taxes on average this year except for the richest Americans. itep.org/trump-obbba-...

Caregiving makes everything else possible 💜 From donating to mutual aid funds, to delivering diapers and first aid kits, offering virtual access to free mental health services, and more, Minnesota is showing the rest of the country what solidarity looks like. 19thnews.org/2026/02/minn...

It's long past the time where we should be talking about Black history firsts, but this is one that is amazing. Congrats, to Johns Hopkins to recognizing the Brilliance they have.

Just fierce.

These letters tore out my heart and shattered it.

Stand with the AAP, no child should ever be in detention. That goes for jails, too.

Nimco Omar, someone I’ve had the privilege of hearing her stories shows the bravery & burden that Minnesotans & people around the country are being asked to carry. The flashpoint was MN, but is coming to a community near you. Institutions must step up, too. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Philanthropic organizations focused on early childhood development explain why the abusive immigration enforcement tactics must end now. These harmful practices can permanently alter a child’s life trajectory.

This is an amazing first for so many reasons, but most of all I have loved getting to see she and her husband elevate how they are taking this journey with their children.

Jesse Jackson is more than an icon. He understood the profound ways that we need to stand in solidarity. For a time, I worked on Latino civil & human rights, though I was not Latina myself. He showed me why we need to stand together, as I saw him do with Latinos & immigrant communities many times.

Couldn’t have said it better. Families deserve better.

Our tax system is our collective wealth and one of the clearest ways we show (or fail to show) our investment in each other. This report from @itep.org shows us how states can choose to invest in families and put #FamiliesOverOligarchs itep.org/wealth-proce...

Thank you so much Bruce and First Focus for being a champion for families first. Your take down of the latest anti-family scheme is something we all should be doing.

It’s been 33 years since the #FMLA made history and changed workplaces for women and families. We need Congress, business leaders and advocates to make history again & win #PaidLeaveForAll We have 51 state fact sheets on what paid leave means for your state nationalpartnership.org/report/paid-...

It is the 100th anniversary of #BlackHistoryMonth, and despite the racist attempts from Trump and his extremist allies in government to ban books, roll back DEI initiatives, and whitewash the history of this country, Black history cannot—and will not—be erased.

Dear Families: You deserve better. You deserve a tax code that works for you, not just corporations. Care systems that value caregivers. Economic policies that invest in your futures. Because loving families means building the policies they deserve. 💙 #HealthPolicyValentines

We have the solutions in our hands to build an economy that supports all families. Hope Wollensack reminds us that baby bonds and guaranteed income are but two in a list of tangible solutions that offer dignity, agency, and opportunity.

What a fantastic podcast. Flexible work, universal healthcare, policies that prioritize care – @annehelen.bsky.social and @ehaspel.bsky.social , your vision for what a supportive care system could look like is spot on.

We know this in our hearts. The resistance we’re seeing in Minnesota as evidence of “neighborism.” I often call it village keeping. I know that your wellbeing impacts mine and mine yours. We can stand up to cruelty and show love for all children and families. www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...

Wrote this @thenation.com pice about the year since Trump's inauguration. Gender isn’t only a matter of identity, but an axis of governance. The administration's agenda has been systematically punishing women for their independence. (No typo this time!) www.thenation.com/article/acti...

When unions are strong, workers have more power and communities thrive. In the face of rising inequality and authoritarianism, unions organize, educate, and mobilize working people to defend voting rights, push back against disinformation, and expand civic participation. Here's how👇

Money, childcare, and time with loved ones are essentials for families across the country. In 2025, the New Practice Lab helped 2.8M Americans gain access to these critical resources. 🔗 Check out the Lab's 2025 Impact Report: https://go.newamerica.org/NPL-2025-impact-report-5

Check it out this new feature from @taxpolicycenter.bsky.social and @urbaninstitute.bsky.social on how the tax system can better support all families. Such an impactful way to illustrate how tax policy actually plays out for families, and what could make it work better!

CNN in Minneapolis: We are seeing thousands and thousands of people, we've been standing on the corner here for the past ten minutes. This this crowd has not let up. It's just continuous.

No arrests of the ICE thugs who murdered Alex Pretti, Renee Good, or Keith Porter. No arrests of anyone in the Epstein Files. But they arrested Don Lemon because of his journalism.

Recall that Melissa Hortman and her husband were murdered not long ago by a fake cop who showed up at their door looking like this guy

Finally some good news! The expansion of paid leave is a huge win for families and caregivers across NJ who can finally take more paid time off to care for their families. As someone who has had the opportunity to take leave, what a relief.

Dorothy Brown's "Getting to Reparations" focuses on precedent and history www.marketplace.org/story/2026/0...

I’ve talked about Claudette Colvin many times, but her story was almost erased. She was a beautiful soul and unsung civil rights pioneer. At just 15, she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus. This act of courage paved the way for the larger civil rights movement.

We can go forward or make it worse. New York is choosing to go forward. Children and families will be better because of it.

Two years have gone by and the increase in child labor is only getting worse. What does this say about our country?

This week, Dr. King is widely celebrated. His words are quoted, his legacy honored. But we must remember this: Dr. King was a radical. Or at least his vision for an America where our economic & political systems truly served everyone was seen that way.

Snow has fallen in Florida for the second year in a row. n.pr/45Zojps

I still believe we can be a nation where dignity is possible for everyone. If you missed it, before the end of the year I published two articles: ❤️ The first on reclaiming the dignity of all families. ❤️ The second on pushing back on individualism and expanding our social contract.

Let’s get the facts straight. We are using families as political pawns. Defunding childcare will force childcare centers to close, leave children without care, and push caregivers out of the workforce. www.npr.org/2026/01/05/n...

Billionaires have pledged millions to the new Trump Accounts that fail to account for the scope of child poverty and inequity in the US. This voluntary savings vehicle overlooks the root causes of these issues, framing them as the result of insufficient savings. From @icidmartinez.bsky.social 1/