More women have joined the workforce but the labor market has made little progress in eliminating gender- and race-based disparities in wages and employment outcomes. This limits women’s ability to build wealth over a lifetime, which affects their economic security and that of their children. This infographic summarizes the findings of the fact sheet, “The […]
New Website and Video from LHC
I’m excited to announce that Leadership for Healthy Communities recently launched a newly redesigned website. Whether you are visiting from a desktop computer, a phone, or a tablet, the new site will allow visitors to better access the valuable resources and information you need to advance policy changes to improve kids’ health. The new […]
#GivingTuesday
We humbly request your support! The Center for Global Policy Solutions is proud to participate in this year’s #GivingTuesday, a national day of giving. The Center for Global Policy Solutions is committed to creating a vibrant, diverse and inclusive world in which everyone has the opportunity to achieve health, wealth, and educational success. This year […]
Building a Strong Asset House
The Asset House is a guide to policies important to household economic security. Currently, these policies exist as a patchwork of federal and state laws, but there has been no concept for how they can work together to create a comprehensive and targeted framework for addressing poverty and helping families move to and retain their middle-class status. […]
“Beyond Broke” – Housing Crisis Infographic
This infographics summarizes some of the most salient findings of the report, Beyond Broke: Why Closing the Racial Wealth Gap is a Priority for National Economic Security. Please share them on your social media networks to help us raise awareness about the #racialwealthgap.
“Beyond Broke” – Financial Emergencies Infographic
These infographics summarize some of the most salient findings of the report, Beyond Broke: Why Closing the Racial Wealth Gap is a Priority for National Economic Security. Please share them on your social media networks to help us raise awareness about the #racialwealthgap.
Let’s Listen to Paul Ryan and Expand the EITC to Childless Workers
By Elvis Guzman: Representative Paul Ryan’s recently published anti-poverty proposal leaves much to be desired. Some anti-poverty experts question his plans to slash spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families programs. Others blast his proposal to penalize poor people who can’t find jobs through Opportunity Grant contracts. But there […]
Dear President Obama: What Happens after Ferguson?
In an open letter, leaders from academia, business, the arts, labor, faith communities, and other local and national leaders are urging President Obama and the U.S. Department of Justice to take immediate action to address the issues impeding relations between police and communities, especially communities of color. Sign the petition at http://plcylk.org/XNn2xC. Read the letter on WashingtonPost.com. […]
Maya Rockeymoore Testimony before U.S. Senate on Need to Strengthen Social Security
This week, I had the honor of testifying before the United States Senate Committee on Finance’s Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy to make the case for the need to strengthen and expand Social Security for all – including disabled workers and dependents. We know that today’s young will be tomorrow’s old. Given […]
Congratulations to Dr. Carroll L. Estes!
I would like to extend my congratulations to CGPS Board of Directors Chair Carroll L. Estes, Ph.D., for being honored by the University of California—San Francisco (UCSF) with the 2014 UCSF Medal. The USCF medal is awarded to courageous leaders like Dr. Estes for elevating UCSF’s mission to “advance health worldwide.” A renowned writer, researcher, […]
