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This week, HHS announced it is freezing funding for child care and other family assistance programs in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.
More than 500,000 children in over 44,000 programs could be impacted, with devastating effects for the economy: go.tcf.org/ChildCareFreeze
More than 500,000 children in over 44,000 programs could be impacted, with devastating effects for the economy: go.tcf.org/ChildCareFreeze
If Trump’s child care freeze is enacted: 156,000 mothers will be pushed out of the workforce and more than half a million children will lose access to care.
January 9, 2026 at 6:29 PM
If Trump’s child care freeze is enacted: 156,000 mothers will be pushed out of the workforce and more than half a million children will lose access to care.
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Thank you for your leadership @governor.ny.gov @mayor.nyc.gov
This is what families want and need!
#childcareforall
This is what families want and need!
#childcareforall
BIG NEWS: Today, Gov. Hochul and Mayor Mamdani announced a sweeping child care plan: free child care for 2-year-olds in NYC and more affordable care for all kids under 5. 🎉
January 8, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Thank you for your leadership @governor.ny.gov @mayor.nyc.gov
This is what families want and need!
#childcareforall
This is what families want and need!
#childcareforall
This week, HHS announced it is freezing funding for child care and other family assistance programs in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.
More than 500,000 children in over 44,000 programs could be impacted, with devastating effects for the economy: go.tcf.org/ChildCareFreeze
More than 500,000 children in over 44,000 programs could be impacted, with devastating effects for the economy: go.tcf.org/ChildCareFreeze
January 8, 2026 at 8:23 PM
This week, HHS announced it is freezing funding for child care and other family assistance programs in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.
More than 500,000 children in over 44,000 programs could be impacted, with devastating effects for the economy: go.tcf.org/ChildCareFreeze
More than 500,000 children in over 44,000 programs could be impacted, with devastating effects for the economy: go.tcf.org/ChildCareFreeze
BIG NEWS: Today, Gov. Hochul and Mayor Mamdani announced a sweeping child care plan: free child care for 2-year-olds in NYC and more affordable care for all kids under 5. 🎉
January 8, 2026 at 4:50 PM
BIG NEWS: Today, Gov. Hochul and Mayor Mamdani announced a sweeping child care plan: free child care for 2-year-olds in NYC and more affordable care for all kids under 5. 🎉
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As @repstansbury.bsky.social said in today’s Oversight hearing, the admin’s attacks on child care are part of a larger effort to defund social services.
These attacks make child care more expensive for families, make children less safe, and make it harder for programs to stay open #FundChildCare
These attacks make child care more expensive for families, make children less safe, and make it harder for programs to stay open #FundChildCare
January 7, 2026 at 8:38 PM
As @repstansbury.bsky.social said in today’s Oversight hearing, the admin’s attacks on child care are part of a larger effort to defund social services.
These attacks make child care more expensive for families, make children less safe, and make it harder for programs to stay open #FundChildCare
These attacks make child care more expensive for families, make children less safe, and make it harder for programs to stay open #FundChildCare
This @harpers.bsky.social piece exposes how America’s investor-owned electric utilities have engineered a profitable crisis at consumers’ expense, with excess profits of $50B+.
Energy and utility bills are not luxury goods. Those excess profits come directly from families who can’t afford them.
Energy and utility bills are not luxury goods. Those excess profits come directly from families who can’t afford them.
Power Brokers, by Nick Bowlin
What’s really behind your soaring utility bills
harpers.org
January 7, 2026 at 4:10 PM
This @harpers.bsky.social piece exposes how America’s investor-owned electric utilities have engineered a profitable crisis at consumers’ expense, with excess profits of $50B+.
Energy and utility bills are not luxury goods. Those excess profits come directly from families who can’t afford them.
Energy and utility bills are not luxury goods. Those excess profits come directly from families who can’t afford them.
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"The Trump administration is cutting off more than $10 billion in social services and child care funding meant for [California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York], officials told The Post Monday."
A travesty
A travesty
Trump cuts off $10B in funding to five blue states for child care, social services over fraud fears
Trump cuts off $10B in funding to five blue states for child care, social services over fraud fears
The Trump administration is cutting off more than $10 billion in social services and child care funding meant for a handful of Democratic-led states, officials told The Post Monday.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
"The Trump administration is cutting off more than $10 billion in social services and child care funding meant for [California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York], officials told The Post Monday."
A travesty
A travesty
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The 20 biggest US banks made over $3 billion last year in overdraft fees.
US overdraft fees jump at big banks amid regulatory, economic shifts
Fourteen of the largest U.S. retail banks posted jumps in the income they generated from overdraft and bounced-check fees during the first nine months of the year, while two big banks reported sharp d...
www.reuters.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM
The 20 biggest US banks made over $3 billion last year in overdraft fees.
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More than 8.3 million workers got a raise this year after 19 states increased their minimum wage.
But the federal minimum wage is STILL $7.25 per hour. It's mind-boggling to expect workers to pay the bills with that wage — it's unlivable in all 50 states. https://bit.ly/4jxegxO
But the federal minimum wage is STILL $7.25 per hour. It's mind-boggling to expect workers to pay the bills with that wage — it's unlivable in all 50 states. https://bit.ly/4jxegxO
Over 8.3 million workers will benefit from minimum wage increases on January 1: Nineteen states will raise their minimum wages. Here’s where.
Nineteen states will increase their minimum wages on January 1, boosting earnings for more than 8.3 million workers by a total of $5 billion. In addition, 47 cities and counties will raise their minim...
www.epi.org
January 5, 2026 at 7:35 PM
More than 8.3 million workers got a raise this year after 19 states increased their minimum wage.
But the federal minimum wage is STILL $7.25 per hour. It's mind-boggling to expect workers to pay the bills with that wage — it's unlivable in all 50 states. https://bit.ly/4jxegxO
But the federal minimum wage is STILL $7.25 per hour. It's mind-boggling to expect workers to pay the bills with that wage — it's unlivable in all 50 states. https://bit.ly/4jxegxO
Republicans pushed through massive higher ed changes in 2025, expanding aid to short-term programs, limiting grad loans, & taxing wealthy colleges.
Now they’re targeting accreditation reform, but TCF’s Carolyn Fast warns it risks prioritizing culture wars over protecting students and federal funds.
Now they’re targeting accreditation reform, but TCF’s Carolyn Fast warns it risks prioritizing culture wars over protecting students and federal funds.
College Costs, Accreditation Likely Top Focus for Congress
Republicans achieved a key victory in passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and addressing a number of higher ed–related priorities last year. But more challenges loom in 2026.
www.insidehighered.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Republicans pushed through massive higher ed changes in 2025, expanding aid to short-term programs, limiting grad loans, & taxing wealthy colleges.
Now they’re targeting accreditation reform, but TCF’s Carolyn Fast warns it risks prioritizing culture wars over protecting students and federal funds.
Now they’re targeting accreditation reform, but TCF’s Carolyn Fast warns it risks prioritizing culture wars over protecting students and federal funds.
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Trump has jacked up America’s Forever War and brought it to the Western Hemisphere.
The results are sure to be a disaster for both Venezuela and the United States.
1/7
The results are sure to be a disaster for both Venezuela and the United States.
1/7
January 3, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Trump has jacked up America’s Forever War and brought it to the Western Hemisphere.
The results are sure to be a disaster for both Venezuela and the United States.
1/7
The results are sure to be a disaster for both Venezuela and the United States.
1/7
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It’s always strange to me that we accept the way the economy is talked about in terms of stock market or GDP or interest rates.
What I care about is how many people can’t afford housing, food, child care, or healthcare? If it’s more than zero, our economy is failing us
What I care about is how many people can’t afford housing, food, child care, or healthcare? If it’s more than zero, our economy is failing us
The reality of today’s economy is that major banks are reporting soaring profits while Americans are getting squeezed.
“The stock market is telling us about corporate profits [and] investor outlook. But it’s really not telling us about how families are faring.” – @jmargetta.bsky.social
“The stock market is telling us about corporate profits [and] investor outlook. But it’s really not telling us about how families are faring.” – @jmargetta.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 6:55 PM
It’s always strange to me that we accept the way the economy is talked about in terms of stock market or GDP or interest rates.
What I care about is how many people can’t afford housing, food, child care, or healthcare? If it’s more than zero, our economy is failing us
What I care about is how many people can’t afford housing, food, child care, or healthcare? If it’s more than zero, our economy is failing us
The reality of today’s economy is that major banks are reporting soaring profits while Americans are getting squeezed.
“The stock market is telling us about corporate profits [and] investor outlook. But it’s really not telling us about how families are faring.” – @jmargetta.bsky.social
“The stock market is telling us about corporate profits [and] investor outlook. But it’s really not telling us about how families are faring.” – @jmargetta.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The reality of today’s economy is that major banks are reporting soaring profits while Americans are getting squeezed.
“The stock market is telling us about corporate profits [and] investor outlook. But it’s really not telling us about how families are faring.” – @jmargetta.bsky.social
“The stock market is telling us about corporate profits [and] investor outlook. But it’s really not telling us about how families are faring.” – @jmargetta.bsky.social
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We dive into the economic benefits of investing in the care economy —including child care, paid family & medical leave, and aging & disability care — and how these policies boost productivity, reduce stress, and make life more affordable w/ @tcfdotorg.bsky.social.
momsrising.org/bt15dec25
momsrising.org/bt15dec25
December 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We dive into the economic benefits of investing in the care economy —including child care, paid family & medical leave, and aging & disability care — and how these policies boost productivity, reduce stress, and make life more affordable w/ @tcfdotorg.bsky.social.
momsrising.org/bt15dec25
momsrising.org/bt15dec25
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We dive into the economic benefits of investing in the care economy —including child care, paid family & medical leave, and aging & disability care — and how these policies boost productivity, reduce stress, and make life more affordable w/ @tcfdotorg.bsky.social.
momsrising.org/bt15dec25
momsrising.org/bt15dec25
December 20, 2025 at 1:22 AM
We dive into the economic benefits of investing in the care economy —including child care, paid family & medical leave, and aging & disability care — and how these policies boost productivity, reduce stress, and make life more affordable w/ @tcfdotorg.bsky.social.
momsrising.org/bt15dec25
momsrising.org/bt15dec25
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Thanks to Donald Trump's chaotic tariffs and economic policies, families are spending more than ever on holiday gifts this year.
December 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Thanks to Donald Trump's chaotic tariffs and economic policies, families are spending more than ever on holiday gifts this year.
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Both naughty & nice kids may find lumps of coal in their stockings this year. It might be all their families can afford.
Trump’s economic agenda has raised prices on holiday gifts by 26%. 60% of voters blame Trump for this year’s stressful holiday.
New from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org.
Trump’s economic agenda has raised prices on holiday gifts by 26%. 60% of voters blame Trump for this year’s stressful holiday.
New from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org.
December 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Both naughty & nice kids may find lumps of coal in their stockings this year. It might be all their families can afford.
Trump’s economic agenda has raised prices on holiday gifts by 26%. 60% of voters blame Trump for this year’s stressful holiday.
New from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org.
Trump’s economic agenda has raised prices on holiday gifts by 26%. 60% of voters blame Trump for this year’s stressful holiday.
New from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org.
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Another great conversation w/@momsrising.org @rowefinkbeiner.bsky.social about why care is central to the economic measurements we currently count (ie. GDP) and the ones we should count (ie. family wellbeing). Read more here by @tcfdotorg.bsky.social and @caringacross.org tcf.org/content/repo...
December 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Another great conversation w/@momsrising.org @rowefinkbeiner.bsky.social about why care is central to the economic measurements we currently count (ie. GDP) and the ones we should count (ie. family wellbeing). Read more here by @tcfdotorg.bsky.social and @caringacross.org tcf.org/content/repo...
@kashenj.bsky.social in conversation with @rowefinkbeiner.bsky.social of @momsrising.org on our new report, "The Care Imperative: Why Investing in Care Grows America's Economy."
🎧 Full interview: go.tcf.org/breakingthrough
🎧 Full interview: go.tcf.org/breakingthrough
December 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
@kashenj.bsky.social in conversation with @rowefinkbeiner.bsky.social of @momsrising.org on our new report, "The Care Imperative: Why Investing in Care Grows America's Economy."
🎧 Full interview: go.tcf.org/breakingthrough
🎧 Full interview: go.tcf.org/breakingthrough
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Voters want policymakers to address the cost-of-living crisis:
💻 90% Ban tech companies from kids’ data
💰 87% Ban corporate money in politics
🥊 86% Break up corporate monopolies
🏡 84% Ban Wall Street from buying homes
🏥 74% Support Medicare for All
Full analysis: go.tcf.org/GQRsurvey
💻 90% Ban tech companies from kids’ data
💰 87% Ban corporate money in politics
🥊 86% Break up corporate monopolies
🏡 84% Ban Wall Street from buying homes
🏥 74% Support Medicare for All
Full analysis: go.tcf.org/GQRsurvey
Survey: The Affordability Crisis Is Here, and It’s Hitting the Working Class the Hardest
A new survey of 1,426 registered voters, conducted by GQR on behalf of The Century Foundation (TCF), provides fresh evidence of the extent to which
go.tcf.org
December 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Voters want policymakers to address the cost-of-living crisis:
💻 90% Ban tech companies from kids’ data
💰 87% Ban corporate money in politics
🥊 86% Break up corporate monopolies
🏡 84% Ban Wall Street from buying homes
🏥 74% Support Medicare for All
Full analysis: go.tcf.org/GQRsurvey
💻 90% Ban tech companies from kids’ data
💰 87% Ban corporate money in politics
🥊 86% Break up corporate monopolies
🏡 84% Ban Wall Street from buying homes
🏥 74% Support Medicare for All
Full analysis: go.tcf.org/GQRsurvey
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Our new polling shows Americans are cutting back on gifts & blaming Trump for sky-high prices on everything from toys to tech.
Tariffs are adding to already-expensive bills. That’s not “America First.” That’s American families last.
New analysis from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org.
Tariffs are adding to already-expensive bills. That’s not “America First.” That’s American families last.
New analysis from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org.
December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Our new polling shows Americans are cutting back on gifts & blaming Trump for sky-high prices on everything from toys to tech.
Tariffs are adding to already-expensive bills. That’s not “America First.” That’s American families last.
New analysis from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org.
Tariffs are adding to already-expensive bills. That’s not “America First.” That’s American families last.
New analysis from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org.
Voters want policymakers to address the cost-of-living crisis:
💻 90% Ban tech companies from kids’ data
💰 87% Ban corporate money in politics
🥊 86% Break up corporate monopolies
🏡 84% Ban Wall Street from buying homes
🏥 74% Support Medicare for All
Full analysis: go.tcf.org/GQRsurvey
💻 90% Ban tech companies from kids’ data
💰 87% Ban corporate money in politics
🥊 86% Break up corporate monopolies
🏡 84% Ban Wall Street from buying homes
🏥 74% Support Medicare for All
Full analysis: go.tcf.org/GQRsurvey
Survey: The Affordability Crisis Is Here, and It’s Hitting the Working Class the Hardest
A new survey of 1,426 registered voters, conducted by GQR on behalf of The Century Foundation (TCF), provides fresh evidence of the extent to which
go.tcf.org
December 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Voters want policymakers to address the cost-of-living crisis:
💻 90% Ban tech companies from kids’ data
💰 87% Ban corporate money in politics
🥊 86% Break up corporate monopolies
🏡 84% Ban Wall Street from buying homes
🏥 74% Support Medicare for All
Full analysis: go.tcf.org/GQRsurvey
💻 90% Ban tech companies from kids’ data
💰 87% Ban corporate money in politics
🥊 86% Break up corporate monopolies
🏡 84% Ban Wall Street from buying homes
🏥 74% Support Medicare for All
Full analysis: go.tcf.org/GQRsurvey
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“Corporate practices like these increase prices for American families."
"When prices are no longer transparent, shoppers can’t comparison-shop. When prices are no longer predictable, shoppers can’t properly budget.”
"When prices are no longer transparent, shoppers can’t comparison-shop. When prices are no longer predictable, shoppers can’t properly budget.”
Instacart’s AI technology is hiking prices as much as 20% for the same item, new study reveals | CNN Business
Instacart, an online grocery delivery service, is being accused of charging shoppers different prices without their knowledge, with some items costing 20% more.
www.cnn.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
“Corporate practices like these increase prices for American families."
"When prices are no longer transparent, shoppers can’t comparison-shop. When prices are no longer predictable, shoppers can’t properly budget.”
"When prices are no longer transparent, shoppers can’t comparison-shop. When prices are no longer predictable, shoppers can’t properly budget.”
The NLRB has been non-functional for a year, operating with just one board member. “Anyone could have seen this coming, but a year of nonfunctional labor law is a crisis,” says TCF’s Lauren McFerran.
Full article: go.tcf.org/laborboard
Full article: go.tcf.org/laborboard
December 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The NLRB has been non-functional for a year, operating with just one board member. “Anyone could have seen this coming, but a year of nonfunctional labor law is a crisis,” says TCF’s Lauren McFerran.
Full article: go.tcf.org/laborboard
Full article: go.tcf.org/laborboard
Amazon has become a major contractor for cities, counties, and school districts for thousands of basic supplies.
An ISLR analysis of purchasing records from 128 agencies shows that these contracts mandate dynamic pricing, covertly raising prices and inflating costs for governments.
An ISLR analysis of purchasing records from 128 agencies shows that these contracts mandate dynamic pricing, covertly raising prices and inflating costs for governments.
December 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Amazon has become a major contractor for cities, counties, and school districts for thousands of basic supplies.
An ISLR analysis of purchasing records from 128 agencies shows that these contracts mandate dynamic pricing, covertly raising prices and inflating costs for governments.
An ISLR analysis of purchasing records from 128 agencies shows that these contracts mandate dynamic pricing, covertly raising prices and inflating costs for governments.