Tzedek DC
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We combine free legal help, systemic advocacy, and community outreach to empower DC residents facing debt-related crises. Reach us at (202) 274-7386!
Tzedek DC joined @nclc4consumers.bsky.social to urge DISB to enforce DC's interest cap rate at 24% for earned wage access apps. These apps are new forms of payday loans that would trap DC residents with low incomes in cycles of debt with interest rates as high as 300%. www.nclc.org/broad-coalit...
Broad Coalition Supports New Senate Bill to Cap Interest Rates for Loans
WASHINGTON – As the prospect of an interest rate cap has moved to the forefront of national public policy discussions, the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) joined over 170 civil rights, consumer, a...
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February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Tzedek DC joined @nclc4consumers.bsky.social to urge DISB to enforce DC's interest cap rate at 24% for earned wage access apps. These apps are new forms of payday loans that would trap DC residents with low incomes in cycles of debt with interest rates as high as 300%. www.nclc.org/broad-coalit...
The community justice worker model can offer a pathway to increasing capacity to serve more residents at risk of legal problems and promoting economic and financial empowerment for low-income DC residents, said Director Ariel Levinson-Waldman in @law360.bsky.social. www.law360.com/access-to-ju...
DC Courts To Tag In Non-Attys To Help Civil Litigants - Law360
The District of Columbia Courts is the latest court system in the U.S. to allow non-attorneys to help guide civil litigants who face matters without an attorney, creating a program that expands who ca...
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February 12, 2026 at 6:14 PM
The community justice worker model can offer a pathway to increasing capacity to serve more residents at risk of legal problems and promoting economic and financial empowerment for low-income DC residents, said Director Ariel Levinson-Waldman in @law360.bsky.social. www.law360.com/access-to-ju...
Tzedek DC & allies filed a brief urging the Court to prevent further dismantlement of the CFPB. The brief shows how the federal government unlawfully orchestrated a plan in 2025 “to shut the agency down entirely & to do it fast.” @borrowerjustice.bsky.social consumerlaw.berkeley.edu/sites/defaul...
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February 11, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Tzedek DC & allies filed a brief urging the Court to prevent further dismantlement of the CFPB. The brief shows how the federal government unlawfully orchestrated a plan in 2025 “to shut the agency down entirely & to do it fast.” @borrowerjustice.bsky.social consumerlaw.berkeley.edu/sites/defaul...
On Monday, the @auwcl.bsky.social Disability Law Society and Labor and Employment Law Society had Disabilities Community Project lead Marissa Ditkowsky talk to students about navigating the legal profession with a disability. Read more about Marissa’s work here: www.tzedekdc.org/marissa-ditk...
Marissa Ditkowsky — Tzedek DC
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February 10, 2026 at 4:07 PM
On Monday, the @auwcl.bsky.social Disability Law Society and Labor and Employment Law Society had Disabilities Community Project lead Marissa Ditkowsky talk to students about navigating the legal profession with a disability. Read more about Marissa’s work here: www.tzedekdc.org/marissa-ditk...
Today is #SaferInternetDay, which aims to not only create a safer internet but also a better internet, where everyone is empowered to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically, and creatively. #SaferInternetDay2026 #SID2026 @connectsafely.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Today is #SaferInternetDay, which aims to not only create a safer internet but also a better internet, where everyone is empowered to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically, and creatively. #SaferInternetDay2026 #SID2026 @connectsafely.bsky.social
A new bill in Congress seeks to strip $1.5M in grants away from DC's public safety programs because DC's bail system looks to safety rather than ability to pay—trying to coerce DC into reimposing cash bail, which does not make us safer and can have lifelong harms for those who can't afford to pay.
February 9, 2026 at 4:43 PM
A new bill in Congress seeks to strip $1.5M in grants away from DC's public safety programs because DC's bail system looks to safety rather than ability to pay—trying to coerce DC into reimposing cash bail, which does not make us safer and can have lifelong harms for those who can't afford to pay.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of commemorating #BlackHistory and the 50th anniversary of #BlackHistoryMonth's formal recognition. Black history is American history—yesterday, today, and tomorrow. We honor the trailblazers, innovators, and leaders who shape our community and country. #BHM2026
February 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM
This year marks the 100th anniversary of commemorating #BlackHistory and the 50th anniversary of #BlackHistoryMonth's formal recognition. Black history is American history—yesterday, today, and tomorrow. We honor the trailblazers, innovators, and leaders who shape our community and country. #BHM2026
Disabled airline consumers face persistent discrimination and damage to durable medical equipment. Today, we filed comments with @us-dot.bsky.social urging them to continue complaint investigation and enforcement, not merely encourage voluntary compliance. www.regulations.gov/comment/DOT-...
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February 5, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Disabled airline consumers face persistent discrimination and damage to durable medical equipment. Today, we filed comments with @us-dot.bsky.social urging them to continue complaint investigation and enforcement, not merely encourage voluntary compliance. www.regulations.gov/comment/DOT-...
Congress is threatening to disapprove local DC tax code changes. Last year, @councilofdc.bsky.social chose to not to match DC taxes to federal changes giving tax breaks to millionaires to keep funding for the Earned Income Tax Credit and the DC Child Tax Credit.
50+ organizations sign letter opposing Congressional interference in DC’s budget — Free DC
“This resolution would destabilize DC’s finances and impoverish DC’s children.”
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February 4, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Congress is threatening to disapprove local DC tax code changes. Last year, @councilofdc.bsky.social chose to not to match DC taxes to federal changes giving tax breaks to millionaires to keep funding for the Earned Income Tax Credit and the DC Child Tax Credit.
A new study shows how financial stress, including from #MedicalDebt and food insecurity, can cause the same heart problems as high blood pressure & more. This highlights the need for services like ours to help DC residents stay financially and physically healthy. @cnn.com www.cnn.com/2026/01/16/h...
Financial stress may be as bad for the heart as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease | CNN
A new study raises questions about how financial stress fits into cardiovascular health. Dr. Leana Wen explains what people can do to protect their hearts.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:28 PM
A new study shows how financial stress, including from #MedicalDebt and food insecurity, can cause the same heart problems as high blood pressure & more. This highlights the need for services like ours to help DC residents stay financially and physically healthy. @cnn.com www.cnn.com/2026/01/16/h...
A study in @jamanetworkopen.com reveals a staggering link between #MedicalDebt and subsequent #HousingInstability in the following year. That's why we're supporting @cmchenderson.bsky.social's medical debt reform bill in the DC Council. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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February 2, 2026 at 5:46 PM
A study in @jamanetworkopen.com reveals a staggering link between #MedicalDebt and subsequent #HousingInstability in the following year. That's why we're supporting @cmchenderson.bsky.social's medical debt reform bill in the DC Council. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
It's #IDTheftWeek, and we at Tzedek DC remind folks that #IdentityTheft can happen to anyone. Find out what to do if your identity is stolen and get other resources by visiting ftc.gov/IDTheftWeek. #IDTheft
January 30, 2026 at 4:49 PM
It's #IDTheftWeek, and we at Tzedek DC remind folks that #IdentityTheft can happen to anyone. Find out what to do if your identity is stolen and get other resources by visiting ftc.gov/IDTheftWeek. #IDTheft
Catch our latest #Tzedekation Digest! This month, we featured our incredible Policy Associate Sam Pannell, thanked our #MLKDay Volunteers, and celebrated some recent wins. mailchi.mp/tzedekdc/tze...
Tzedekation Digest | January 2026
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January 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Catch our latest #Tzedekation Digest! This month, we featured our incredible Policy Associate Sam Pannell, thanked our #MLKDay Volunteers, and celebrated some recent wins. mailchi.mp/tzedekdc/tze...
It's #DataPrivacy Week! This year's theme is taking control of your data through a few repeatable habits, such as managing your privacy settings. Learn more at the National #CyberSecurity Alliance and stay safe! #DataPrivacyWeek #DPW2026 #YourDataYourRules www.staysafeonline.org/data-privacy...
Data Privacy Week - National Cybersecurity Alliance
Data Privacy Week is an international initiative to empower individuals and organizations to better manage the privacy of their data. We release a free toolkit of resources to help better manage your ...
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January 28, 2026 at 7:05 PM
It's #DataPrivacy Week! This year's theme is taking control of your data through a few repeatable habits, such as managing your privacy settings. Learn more at the National #CyberSecurity Alliance and stay safe! #DataPrivacyWeek #DPW2026 #YourDataYourRules www.staysafeonline.org/data-privacy...
In most cases, your #SocialSecurity income can't be taken by debt collectors. But there are a few exceptions, such as with some debts to the government (like taxes or student loans) and child support. Check out the full overview in MSN Money.
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#SSI #SSDI www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
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January 27, 2026 at 4:58 PM
In most cases, your #SocialSecurity income can't be taken by debt collectors. But there are a few exceptions, such as with some debts to the government (like taxes or student loans) and child support. Check out the full overview in MSN Money.
#SSI #SSDI www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
#SSI #SSDI www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
❗As of January 1, 6M more Americans are eligible to open an ABLE account—a tax-advantaged investment account for disabled Americans—as the cutoff age for the onset of qualifying medical conditions is raised from 26 to 46! Check if you're now eligible. www.cnbc.com/2026/01/01/6...
This investment account is 'like a super-powered Roth,' expert says. And 6 million more Americans are now eligible to contribute
ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged investment accounts for Americans with disabilities and other medical conditions. Now even more savers can open one.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:08 PM
❗As of January 1, 6M more Americans are eligible to open an ABLE account—a tax-advantaged investment account for disabled Americans—as the cutoff age for the onset of qualifying medical conditions is raised from 26 to 46! Check if you're now eligible. www.cnbc.com/2026/01/01/6...
A huge thank you to all the volunteers, parents, kids, grandparents, staff, and friends who came out for Tzedek DC's MLK Day of Service! Together, we made over 300 kits for kids, with positive messages outside and activities inside, to engage with when visiting DC social and legal services agencies.
January 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
A huge thank you to all the volunteers, parents, kids, grandparents, staff, and friends who came out for Tzedek DC's MLK Day of Service! Together, we made over 300 kits for kids, with positive messages outside and activities inside, to engage with when visiting DC social and legal services agencies.
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Win for #Consumers & #FederalWorkers. A court ordered CFPB Dir Vought to keep the CFPB funded & he complied. Last year, the Center, @tzedekdc.bsky.social, and @borrowerjustice.bsky.social filed amicus briefs on behalf of 40+ orgs warning that dismantling the agency is unlawful and unconstitutional.
January 15, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Win for #Consumers & #FederalWorkers. A court ordered CFPB Dir Vought to keep the CFPB funded & he complied. Last year, the Center, @tzedekdc.bsky.social, and @borrowerjustice.bsky.social filed amicus briefs on behalf of 40+ orgs warning that dismantling the agency is unlawful and unconstitutional.
DHS proposes a rule letting immigration officers consider credit scores & past use of programs like SNAP or Medicaid when deciding lawful permanent status for immigrants. This would create fear & harm for families. Tzedek DC urges DHS: Withdraw this rule. www.tzedekdc.org/s/Tzedek-DC-...
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January 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
DHS proposes a rule letting immigration officers consider credit scores & past use of programs like SNAP or Medicaid when deciding lawful permanent status for immigrants. This would create fear & harm for families. Tzedek DC urges DHS: Withdraw this rule. www.tzedekdc.org/s/Tzedek-DC-...
The CFPB’s consumer complaint system helps people get answers when banks, debt collectors, or lenders won’t respond. In 2024 alone, it returned $93M to harmed consumers. We’re urging CFPB to keep this tool fully operational—it’s often the only recourse people have. consumerfed.org/trumps-cfpb-...
Trump's CFPB to Nearly a Million Americans: Goodbye, We Prefer Not To Help You · Consumer Federation of America
If the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) were to close its doors today, 836,588 Americans would be left waiting for an answer to the complaints they have filed with the CFPB. According to re...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The CFPB’s consumer complaint system helps people get answers when banks, debt collectors, or lenders won’t respond. In 2024 alone, it returned $93M to harmed consumers. We’re urging CFPB to keep this tool fully operational—it’s often the only recourse people have. consumerfed.org/trumps-cfpb-...
Great news! As of December, more funds have been allotted for the DC Health Care Alliance Program, reversing cuts in coverage for some patients, including dental and vision! Over the holidays, the DC CFO certified the funds from surplus revenue that will be directed to Alliance.
January 14, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Great news! As of December, more funds have been allotted for the DC Health Care Alliance Program, reversing cuts in coverage for some patients, including dental and vision! Over the holidays, the DC CFO certified the funds from surplus revenue that will be directed to Alliance.
Tzedek DC mourns the loss of DC Office of Disability Rights Director Mathew McCollough, who tirelessly advocated for a more accessible and inclusive future for the DC disability community. We are grateful to Mat for his decades of service. May his memory be a blessing. odr.dc.gov/biography/ma...
Mathew McCollough, Director
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January 13, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Tzedek DC mourns the loss of DC Office of Disability Rights Director Mathew McCollough, who tirelessly advocated for a more accessible and inclusive future for the DC disability community. We are grateful to Mat for his decades of service. May his memory be a blessing. odr.dc.gov/biography/ma...
Tzedek DC submitted comments to the DHS opposing a proposed rule that would allow officers to consider whatever they want—including credit history or receipt of Medicaid—in deciding whether an immigrant is a public charge. This attempt to create widespread confusion/fear for immigrants cannot stand.
January 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Tzedek DC submitted comments to the DHS opposing a proposed rule that would allow officers to consider whatever they want—including credit history or receipt of Medicaid—in deciding whether an immigrant is a public charge. This attempt to create widespread confusion/fear for immigrants cannot stand.
Illegal and unethical debt collection is on the rise, according to this @usatoday.com article. Be sure to stay on the lookout for any contact or outreach that seems off to you, and don't hesitate to reach out to us at (202) 274-7386 if you have any concerns!
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Debt complaints are surging. Here's the sobering reason.
Complaints about aggressive debt collection are rising, signaling a concerning trend in the U.S. economy.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Illegal and unethical debt collection is on the rise, according to this @usatoday.com article. Be sure to stay on the lookout for any contact or outreach that seems off to you, and don't hesitate to reach out to us at (202) 274-7386 if you have any concerns!
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
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Tzedek DC is excited to begin the new year with an opportunity to come together in service! Join us on Sunday, January 18th, from 1:00–2:30 PM at the Tzedek DC Headquarters for a family-friendly afternoon honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. Read more here: mailchi.mp/tzedekdc/wel...
January 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Tzedek DC is excited to begin the new year with an opportunity to come together in service! Join us on Sunday, January 18th, from 1:00–2:30 PM at the Tzedek DC Headquarters for a family-friendly afternoon honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. Read more here: mailchi.mp/tzedekdc/wel...