From maternal health to education, language access, and more, I can’t wait to watch this inspiring group of parents and caregivers innovate and lead alongside their communities. Check out Parenting for Liberation’s 25-26 Black Parent Innovation Fellows⬇️ www.parentingforliberation.org/news/innovat...

Excited to see The Bridge Project coming to NJ! Expecting moms get direct cash with no strings attached. Families in 9 states have already been experiencing the benefits: -Healthier babies -Improved mental health -Better job opportunities It’s simple. Guaranteed income helps families thrive.

Gratitude to workers, working without pay. Honestly, the airline lobby needs to get on Board with releasing the Epstein files, or they should be funded this through a fairer tax rate. They make billions through government subsidy of TSA a service for them. and for our collective safety.

Families are already hanging by a thread, but the sad truth is it’s about to get a lot worse when SNAP benefits don’t go out in November. It’s time to find our local food banks and help out with donations and volunteer hours if you are able.

-A living wage -Guaranteed healthcare -The right to join a union -The right to vote -The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family -The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence These are the foundations of real freedom.

ACA enhanced premium tax credits make it possible for millions of Americans to afford healthcare insurance. If credits expire at the end of 2025, nearly 5 million people will lose coverage.

If you think taxes and race are unrelated, think again. Tax policy is a civil rights issue. Period. @dorothyabrown.bsky.social's blog exposes how hidden inequities in the U.S. tax code mean Black Americans pay more while building less wealth. She also offers solutions. www.rwjf.org/en/insights/...

I’ve been finding solace by stepping away from the headlines and spending time with the fighters. And so it was an honor to moderate @staceyabrams.com and @profmpastor.bsky.social at @eop.aspeninstitute.org's Future of Equal Opportunity conversation -- watch the convo: youtu.be/EGb6KgLlTAk?...

"We are facing an all-out war on workers," EPI's @jensherer.bsky.social told America's Work Force Union Podcast. “We’re in a situation right now where no workers can count on the federal government to protect their basic fundamental rights.” Listen here: awf.labortools.com/listen/jenni...

21 states + D.C. are leading the way in securing dedicated state funding for kids and the programs that matter most. Children's Funding Project’s pioneering new paper shares their strategies for long-term success. Let’s make our budgets match our values. childrensfundingproject.org/resource/sta...

Parents know all too well that kids returning to school can mean colds and other sicknesses spreading. But did you know you may have a legal right to paid time off work to recover or care for a sick child? Check out our map of paid sick time laws: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/ma...

THIS is how it’s done. Go New Mexico. Go @ambersra.bsky.social

Best news of the week: Season 2 of #Squeezed is out now! Host, @ynb.bsky.social explores the realities caregivers face today – from the joys, the impossible choices, and the reality of quite literally being squeezed. The lineup of guests is unmatched! 🔥 🎙️Listen here: lemonada.lnk.to/SqueezedTO

The federal shutdown will impact people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains how these effects will be felt nationwide.

Check out this amazing new Guide to State & Local Taxes from @itep.org! It breaks down the complexities of tax policy and paints a clear picture of how state and local taxes work so we can be better advocates for policies that help children and families thrive. Explore the guide: itep.org/tax-guide/

Talk about meeting the moment – our partners over at National Black Child Development Institute are hosting a national conference, “Infinite Possibilities. Tangible Realities,” which brings together key voices of change and offers space for strategic discussions around systems change.

“Families aren’t broken, the economy is.” @nataliefoster.bsky.social said what needed to be said 👏. Too often, we place the burden of structural problems on families—and that’s unacceptable. We must instead change the structures so that they support the health and well-being of families.

Immigrants strengthen America. Diversity matters. Kids should learn honest history. These aren’t partisan talking points — they’re majority views across the U.S., according to the new Heart of America Survey from @nche4all.bsky.social. https://bit.ly/3VYUTCw

A federal judge blocked Trump's illegal move to push immigrant kids out of Head Start. This means children can keep learning and thriving without fear of being excluded—for now. But the fight isn't over. We'll keep advocating until every child's right to early education is secure.

Multiple measures show poverty rates fell in 2024. However, they remain much higher than in 2021 when pandemic relief and the expanded #ChildTaxCredit lifted millions of families out of poverty, underscoring how policy choices shape hardship: www.cbpp.org/blog/analyzi...

📚 As kids head back to school, many carry more than books — they carry the weight of economic stress at home. Good jobs with fair pay, stability, and dignity aren’t just for workers. They’re essential for children’s learning, health, and future: thehill.com/opinion/fina... @matthelmer.bsky.social

TODAY, I AM OFFICIALLY AN AUTHOR!!! A CHILDHOOD DREAM COME TRUE!!!!! #TheDoubleTax is the first book I've ever written and it’s OUT EVERYWHERE TODAY. Four years. 100s of stories. Countless drafts. I woke up today as a FIRST TIME author. WOW. Get your copy TODAY: annagifty.com #booksky #blacksky

BREAKING: Judge Cobb GRANTS Lisa Cook’s motion for a temporary restraining order to block her removal from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve

Phylicia Rashad Delivers Tribute to ‘Cosby Show’ Son Malcolm-Jamal Warner at Emmys: He ‘Remains in Our Hearts’ variety.com/2025/tv/awar... #blacksky The wedding photo with his wife is lovely. ♥ 👰 🤵

Too often, we fail to realize that the most valuable, precious members of society are our children. As stewards of the future, it’s our duty to protect, invest in and uplift them with compassion and long-term vision—not neglect them. #NelsonMandela's words should inspire us all to do better.

NEW: Alameda is testing whether providing $1,000 per month in unconditional cash payments will reduce economic instability for low-income residents. At the pilot's midpoint, data shows that the recipients are indeed more financially stable. www.guaranteedincomeworks.org/data-from-al...

We're hiring an Operations Coordinator! This position is responsible for a range of administrative, facilities, vendor, and HR support functions. We're looking for someone highly organized and detail-oriented. Think you'd be a great fit? Learn more and apply now: forwomen.org/about-us/job...

As County Executive Ball writes: "Guaranteed Basic Income is not about replacing work; it is about providing the breathing room families need to stay in jobs, complete education and workforce training and better care for their children without falling into crisis."

"Half of Gen Z report putting personal passions on hold, and half say they’ve delayed taking care of their own health and wellbeing — higher than any other generation." The emerging workforce needs more support. Paid leave can help. www.forbes.com/sites/vibhas...

Cash is a meaningful step toward ensuring families aren’t left behind. Putting dignity back into day-to-day living helps to shift us closer to a world where community and care come first. This approach is simple yet of great value.

Tired of care systems that don't value all families? Same. Everyone deserves equitable access to care. @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, @caringacross.org & @npwf.bsky.social built this research hub around the care economy to help make it happen: tcf.org/the-care-res...

Thanks for passing me this positivity chain, @1mabl.bsky.social! What gives me hope are programs like Rx Kids that have delivered over $13M in cash support to more than 3K families. Parents say it helps them make ends meet! rxkids.org/rx-kids-part... Passing to @mona-shah.bsky.social!

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion, after getting $1.2 trillion richer over the past year alone. Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care. The system is broken.

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “joy is resistance,” but what does that really mean? @npr.org‬’s #CodeSwitch podcast unpacks how marginalized communities have used joy as defiance, survival and solidarity throughout history. It’s a powerful podcast and worth a listen. www.npr.org/2025/07/30/1...

Lisa Cook said “I Refuse”. Highly recommend reading this book about the various ways in which Black people have resisted throughout history. Cook is giving us a great example. ow.ly/CZMI50WMP5W

Last week, our Director of Cash Initiatives Shafeka Hashash joined @jeremybney.bsky.social on Substack Live to talk about what it really takes to build direct cash programs that deliver for families. Watch a highlight!

134K families fall into poverty each year by childcare costs alone. Let that sink in. @economicsecurityproject.org‬ met with experts to hear their views on the connection between health and wealth. Spoiler alert: Cash can improve health. Read more: economicsecurityproject.org/resource/res...

I call it the Big Brutal Bill, because nothing could be closer to the truth. It is one of the most punishing policy wars on families that I’ve ever seen. And it did not have to be this way.

New Expert Column 🚨 O'Neill Fellow Allyson Crays explores the rise of pronatalism and how it risks worsening reproductive and sexual health outcomes. oneill.law.georgetown.edu/the-rise-of-...

#LaborDay has always been a moment to honor American workers. But it’s also always been a moment to continue pushing for policies that allow all workers to share in prosperity. Until everyone receives basic protections, we will keep pushing. www.newamerica.org/chicago/blog...

Textbook #mysognoir. We must stand by her.

Let me be clear, cleaning DC is a dignified act and I'm sure these soldiers would prefer this to kidnapping and abusing innocent residents. That said, the reason they are doing this, on 29 day stints, without benefits and pay, is shameful. Shame, shame, shame, on the people who enabled this.

Another depraved act.

📢 What do nonprofit leaders, frontline staff, and changemakers need right now? Building Movement Project’s #RacetoLead survey aims to answer that question. They been on the forefront of help to expose the #glasscliffs experienced by leaders around our nation.

Why are we not more outraged?

Care work fuels every part of our economy, yet remains undervalued. Building a strong economy means making care central to economic recovery and growth. Hear more on Looking Back, Moving Forward w/ @msmagazine.com feat. @lenorepalladino.bsky.social 🎧 msmagazine.com/2025/08/01/gen...

Read the BANNED BOOKS first....

When it comes to the tax policy fight, it’s not the time to watch from the sidelines. Portia Allen-Kyle from @coc-union.bsky.social l‬ wrote this when the #BigBrutalBill was still under discussion. But her main points hold true.

The assault on Lisa Cook is textbook creation of a bogeyman, so that the Trump regime can actively dismantle one of the last checks and balances. I hope Cook sues AND we must get behind her. Sacrifice Black women and all else won't hold. Mark my words or Trevor Noah's. youtu.be/QeJAdlV4fXM?...

As someone who lived in DC for nearly 15 years, what I see from law enforcement is terrifying. What I see in the resilience of residents is awe-inspiring. We are with you.