Just how much do women, families have to gain when we recognize and invest in child care as a public good? New research from National Women's Law Center & Center on Poverty & Social Policy (CPSP) at Columbia University show's a lifetime's worth of benefits. THREAD cnbc.com/2021/04/12/uni…

In 5 minutes!! Looking forward to learning more about the impact of recent CA gig worker policies on econ. equity from New America CA newamerica.org/ca/events/onli…

Min. wage, paid sick leave, protections against discrimination... among many benefits that come along with employee status in the U.S., how can policies ensure #gigworkers don't lose out? New America CA Ken Jacobs

The best policies engage people, they know their lives/jobs best, centering workers will have larger benefits to economic equity. We need to talk about #gigworkers power @cecmunoz Jobs with Justice San Francisco New America CA

From Mary L. Gray, if we're going to continue to use technology and get used to 24/7 service from #GigWork -- would it take to make that work dignified and valued as it should be? Some answers: paid leave, healthcare, right to organize... New America CA

The future of work is #carework. When we think about the jobs of the future, healthcare is a growing industry and we need to value this work and create policy structures that ensure people not only survive but thrive Mary L. Gray New America CA

If you want to get smart quick on all that has happened the #gig worker policy front in California over the last few years (and it has been a rollercoaster) Roselyn Miller of New America CA has you covered #wkdev newamerica.org/ca/reports/cal… via @newamerica

When the pandemic hit, paid leave went from a niche “women’s issue” to a top national priority. Roselyn Miller writes how the Better Life Lab raised up the voices of real people struggling to balance work and family life calamityascatalyst.newamerica.org/stories-of-cha…

Join us & Autumn McDonald on 5/25 for a conversation on #guaranteedincome w/ mayors Libby Schaaf, @MayorSiddiqui, Lauren Poe, & Mayor LaToya Cantrell! RSVP here: newamerica.org/ca/events/the-…

Mayors Libby Schaaf, Mayor LaToya Cantrell, @MayorSiddiqui, and Lauren Poe will discuss what they see as the contours of a safety net which better supports economic empowerment, the opposition they’ve faced, and the role of cities in meeting families’ needs newamerica.org/ca/events/the-…

*NEW* The White House #ChildTaxCredit website page is live! Give it a gander for more on how the newly expanded #CTC will help you and your loved ones (including those who don't file taxes) and how to make sure you don't miss out. whitehouse.gov/child-tax-cred…

(1/2)🎓#StudentParents are incredibly motivated to make a better life for themselves and their families. When they get additional support, they succeed. Listen to their stories and ideas for how to #SupportStudentParents on our #1in5podcast ascend.aspeninstitute.org/1in5podcast/

.Roselyn Miller reports on how immigration status, language barriers, systemic inequality and job segregation prevent Latinx workers and families from accessing the care they need. We need #paidleave and #paidsickdays for all #WeEarnedIt. @LaborProject bit.ly/2Oq8TGm

22% said they would no longer consider working for an employer if work-from-home wasn’t an option in the future: cnbc.com/2021/08/23/mil… CNBC #futureofwork

This quote stood out to me: "While many families received automatic payments once the IRS began to distribute the funds, some did not if they did not file taxes last year or the year before." For more on the child tax credit's impact on families: thehill.com/policy/finance… The Hill

Wearable breast pumps are a poor substitute for what would really make a difference: federal paid leave policies that work for all families. Our @alexanderrach writes for Future Tense slate.com/technology/202…

A lot of insights on #guaranteedincome are coming out of California. I wrote up some of these lessons for #TheThread New America, check it out: newamerica.org/the-thread/cal…

ICYMI, Autumn McDonald had the most-read article for Stanford Social Innovation Review in 2021 🎊🎉 How does your organization address racial bias in hiring and promotion? ssir.org/articles/entry…

WE ARE OFFICIAL‼️NPEU New America npeu.org/news/2022/4/27… #UnionStrong #SolidarityForGood #1u

Autumn McDonald breaks down inseparable links between our economy, politics and race (identify group stratifications). Check out her insightful piece! Neoliberalism: The Ideology Blocking Our Collective Economic Power newamerica.org/the-thread/neo… via @newamerica