Joe Biden’s remarks this evening nailed it: The Supreme Court’s “dangerous precedent” means that the only check on the president’s power is the character of the president. And that’s why we can’t ever let Trump near the White House again.

NEXT WEEK: Join Foundation for Child Development Community Change BriTanya Brown Linked Learning Alliance & us to discuss how the US can make historic pandemic-era #ChildPoverty reductions permanent. #FCDConversationSeries #ProtectFamilies 🗓️ July 11, 2024 🕒 2:00 PM ET Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

"When coupled w/ low overall access, this demonstrates a clear & immediate need for significant, sustained increases in federal funds to states, as well as policies that intentionally address compounding racial and economic inequities," ⁦Stephanie Schmit⁩ wbur.org/news/2024/07/0…

Just saw Suffs and loved it - exactly what we all need at a tough time & especially on July 4th weekend. Both inspiring and wise at the same time. “Progress is possible, not guaranteed…keep marching.” Catherine Rampell , have you seen it yet? Recommend it!

“French voters appear to have mobilized to prevent the first far-right government since World War II.” washingtonpost.com/world/2024/07/…

Today’s Senate Finance Cmte child care hearing is highlighting inequities in access for families across the country. We need a robust, publicly-funded system that meets the needs of families and providers. #carecantwait clasp.org/publications/r…

“There is no better investment in our future than an investment in child care” -Elizabeth Warren Senate Finance Cmte Committee child care hearing

- Increasing provider wages - Supporting professional development - Retaining the provider workforce Elizabeth Warren highlights the steps we must take to support the provider workforce, and in turn, children and families.

During a Senate Finance Cmte hearing today, our CEO Fatima Goss Graves emphasized what millions of families and early educators know all too well: our child care crisis sector is in crisis. But, we also know the solutions that work.

Tune into this important webinar TOMORROW 7/11 to join experts like Adriana Cadena from Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition & Olivia Golden & Vivian Tseng in a discussion about pandemic-era policy lessons and the path forward to cutting child poverty and advancing racial equity!

Thanks to Rep. Andy Kim’s Office for cosponsoring the #LIFTtheBAR Act, to lower barriers to health & social services for millions in the families of lawfully-present immigrants. To learn more and #ProtectFamilies: pifcoalition.org/5ybresources.

President Biden has proposed three changes to #Medicaid and #Medicare that could mean more access to coverage for Americans under the critically important health care program that helps millions of Americans. brnw.ch/21wLgJZ

A friendly reminder that Project 2025 targets Head Start.

I spent the past year with Charles Holman, who spent the last 50 years researching his family tree. What he learned was fascinating, and tells an important story of race and reckoning in America. I would be honored if you would read and share it. wapo.st/4bFqCyg

“By giving folks these skills and tools and knowledge about how public policy works in Alabama… we’re aiming to create a lasting and enduring impact, both at community level and statewide,” Arise’s Chris Sanders tells Alabama Public Radio. #alpolitics apr.org/news/2024-07-1…

Follow Jackie Llanos for the court proceedings from Medicaid unwinding trial this week in Florida. Lots of distressing news emerging as state employees testify under oath.

The first data on coverage levels for Q1 2024 from NHIS is here 🧵 The news is terrible for kids whose uninsured rate went up MORE than adults from 4.2% in Q1, 2023 to 5.2% in Q1, 2024 800,000 more uninsured kids; clearly a result of Medicaid unwinding cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhis…

Thank you so much Community Change for uplifting this paper by Vivian Tseng and me CLASP Foundation for Child Development

CLASP Child Care & Early Education CLASP Can't wait! Love this team and the incredible work of Stephanie Schmit Rachel Wilensky Tiffany Ferrette and the 25 years of amazing folks like Hannah Matthews Dr. Kate Gallagher Robbins Alycia Hardy Christine Johnson-Staub Danielle Ewen and so many more.