Today on TAP: $6,000 for newborns and universal affordable child care are great—but don’t speak to many young men.
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Posted inEconomic Policy
Laying Out Their Economics Before Tomorrow’s Debate
Both Trump and Harris unveiled a mix of new economic policies last week. Only some were appalling.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Will the Care Agenda Make It This Time?
Bills investing in child care, elder care, and paid leave almost passed a few years ago. What lessons will their champions take with them into the future?
Posted inPolitics
Tim Walz: From Small-Town Minnesota to the Campaign Trail
It’s been a stunning run for the long-shot vice-presidential nominee, but his recent activity in Minnesota really mirrors what Kamala Harris will face legislatively if she wins.
Posted inTAP
Biden’s Latest Child Care Order
Today on TAP: Capping costs for 100,000 families is the right idea, at too small a scale.
Posted inWorking in America
Labor Leader Ai-jen Poo Confronts ‘the Biggest Driver of Economic Inequality That Nobody Talks About.’
Care for children, the elderly and disabled is among the lowest-paying industries. Poo thinks federal investment could become reality.
Posted inWorking in America
We’re Number One! (Actually, 38 out of 38)
A new Oxfam survey on worker well-being compares us to the other advanced and semi-advanced economies. America remains exceptional-y bad.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
The Looming Child Care Cliff
In 2021, Congress issued grants to stabilize the child care system. Now the money is about to run out.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Democratic Child Care Bill Keeps Work Requirements
At a time when Democrats are savaging House Republicans for expanding work requirements in Medicaid and SNAP, their signature child care bill also contains them.
Posted inTAP
Who Cares About Care?
Today on TAP: Biden’s latest order is well-intentioned, but the caring economy needs a lot more money.
