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NPR @npr.org · 7d

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

The federal government has shut down. Here's what will be affected across the country

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

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jenniferngandu.bsky.social @jenniferngandu.bsky.social · 2d

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/

ITEP Guide to State & Local Taxes

The ITEP Guide to State & Local Taxes offers citizens, advocates, journalists, and policymakers a detailed primer on state and…

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jenniferngandu.bsky.social @jenniferngandu.bsky.social · 5d

Plus, the lineup is 🔥

The conference will take place in Atlanta, GA on 10/24-10/26. Grab your spot and join this important conversation!
www.nbcdi.org/conference25/

2025 National Conference - NBCDI

INFINITE POSSIBILITIES TANGIBLE REALITIES NBCDI National Conference OCTOBER 24-26 | ATLANTA, GA Join the most dynamic gathering of educators, advocates, visionaries, and change agents shaping what’s p...

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jenniferngandu.bsky.social @jenniferngandu.bsky.social · 5d

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.

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jenniferngandu.bsky.social @jenniferngandu.bsky.social · 6d

Read more in Natalie’s blog:
www.rwjf.org/en/insights/...

How an Inclusive Economy Supports Healthy Families

We have the power to build a just and inclusive economy that honors every family’s dignity.

www.rwjf.org

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jenniferngandu.bsky.social @jenniferngandu.bsky.social · 6d

“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.

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de Beaumont Foundation @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social · 19d

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

Poll: Most Americans Share Values Of Fairness, Connection And Opportunity

The new Heart of America survey reveals that despite the perception of division, most Americans share values like fairness, connection and opportunity.

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National Women's Law Center @nwlc.org · 20d

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.

NWLC Applauds Nationwide Injunction Halting Trump Administration's Illegal Attempt to Deny Immigrant Children Access to Head Start - National Women's Law Center

Washington, DC – A federal judge today issued a temporary nationwide injunction stopping the Trump administration from implementing or enforcing a policy that would prevent certain immigrant children ...

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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · 26d

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...

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The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program @eop.aspeninstitute.org · Sep 1

📚 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

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 22d

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

THE DOUBLE TAX IS FINALLY OUT

Black woman in a yellow sweater in front of the Cambridge public library holding "The Double Tax" and covering her face

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 29d

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

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Shamontiel @shamontiel.bsky.social · 22d

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

Phylicia Rashad Delivers Tribute to ‘Cosby Show’ Son Malcolm-Jamal Warner at Emmys: He ‘Remains in Our Hearts’

While introducing the In Memorium segment at the Emmys, Phylicia Rashad paid tribute to her late onscreen son, Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

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jenniferngandu.bsky.social @jenniferngandu.bsky.social · 14d

There will never be a bad time to anchor this quote from #NelsonMandela. We must pay attention to all the ways the #BigBrutalBill will impact families, particularly children and their futures. Life changing supports like healthcare, food benefits, financial assistance and more are on the line.

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jenniferngandu.bsky.social @jenniferngandu.bsky.social · 14d

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.

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Mayors for a Guaranteed Income @mayorsforagi.bsky.social · 19d

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...

Text-based graphic says "The city of Alameda is experimenting with providing $1,000 a month in unconditional cash payments to low-income residents. At the midpoint of the pilot, data shows that Rise Up recipients are more financially stable, experiencing improvements in mental health and increased involvement in their community."

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Ms. Foundation for Women @msfoundation.bsky.social · 19d

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...

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Mayors for a Guaranteed Income @mayorsforagi.bsky.social · Sep 3

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."

Calvin Ball: Guaranteed Basic Income uplifts families and communities | GUEST COMMENTARY

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball: “Guaranteed Basic Income is not about replacing work; it is about providing the breathing room families need.”

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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · Sep 2

"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...

Why Gen Z Is Delaying Major Life Events — And What It Means For Work

Gen Z is putting off marriage, kids, and passions. These delays are reshaping how they view ambition, stability, and the role of work in their lives.

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jenniferngandu.bsky.social @jenniferngandu.bsky.social · 27d

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.

economicsecurity.bsky.social @economicsecurityproject.org · Sep 2

Cash isn’t a cure-all. It won’t end homelessness or fix our broken healthcare system. But as @annielowrey.bsky.social reminds us, it can help families afford the basics like groceries and lower the poverty rate. That isn’t a disappointment—that’s the point.

🔗 www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

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jenniferngandu.bsky.social @jenniferngandu.bsky.social · 27d

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...

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jenniferngandu.bsky.social @jenniferngandu.bsky.social · 28d

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!

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29d

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.

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jenniferngandu.bsky.social @jenniferngandu.bsky.social · Sep 5

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...

Is joy an act of resistance? : Code Switch

The phrase "joy is resistance" has been popping up all over the place lately. But what, exactly, does it mean? In this episode, we're unpacking what joy is, when it can actually be used as a tool for ...

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National Collaborative for Health Equity @nche4all.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance (Hardcover)

by Kellie Carter Jackson Description An "unsparing, erudite, and incisive" (Jelani Cobb) reframing of the past and present of Black resistance--both nonviolent and violent--to white supremacy. . Black...

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