Republicans say that work trumps welfare. So why didn’t Trump’s Health and Human Services Department approve an Ohio plan to help welfare recipients get jobs?
Kalena Thomhave
Kalena Thomhave is a freelance journalist and researcher based in Pittsburgh. She is a former Prospect writing fellow.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Kentucky Sends an Ominous Signal About The Future of Medicaid
The Bluegrass State aims to become the first state to implement Medicaid work requirements. But it’s not the only one moving in that direction.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Senator Cassidy’s Home State of Louisiana Gets Hit Hard by the Doctor’s Bill
The Graham-Cassidy bill is atrocious. “Shifting of responsibility” for health care to states simply means fewer federal dollars for most states—but that’s not unexpected. Many Republicans have made it clear that their main focus is to get rid of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act by any means necessary. Unfortunately, this particular proposal doesn’t just repeal […]
Posted inEconomic Policy
Fewer on Food Stamps, But Hunger Persists
An economy in recovery means some families and individuals no longer need as much help. But hungry people who do are being pushed off the program.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
In Hurricane Season, Underwater and Behind Bars
The poor, the old, and the disabled seldom seek shelter—because they can’t. And often no one evacuates inmates.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Louise Linton, Conservative Id
This week, Louise Linton, the wife of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, was forced to apologize for an “insensitive” comment she made on Instagram. While this may seem like nothing more than a silly social media spat, Linton’s comment is indicative of a much larger issue present in American conservative thought and public policy. After posting […]