Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, promising a “revolution of common sense” and taking charge. Audra Wilson, president and CEO of Shriver Center on Poverty Law is on BlueSky!, and Ted Dabrowski, president of Wirepoints, share their views on Trumps agenda. to.wttw.com/4hmcI7m

While our most vulnerable communities are under attack, we're making our positions clear. At the Shriver Center on Poverty Law, we are continuing our commitment to a future where everyone thrives. Read the full statements from our advocates now at povertylaw.org/article/our-ad…

Pritzker’s Proposed Budget Will Take Away Health Coverage From Immigrants Without Legal Status borderlessmag.org/2025/04/09/pri… via @https://twitter.com/borderless_mag Shriver Center on Poverty Law is on BlueSky!

1 in 4 children in the United States has at least one immigrant parent. Cutting safety net resources like Medicaid and SNAP means hurting millions of immigrant children and families across the country. #NotOnMyWatch Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition For more, follow us at Shriver Center on Poverty Law is on BlueSky! on Bluesky.

Shriver Center on Poverty Law is on BlueSky! ‘s Legal Impact Network is so happy to partner with Vermont Legal Aid on the Justice in Housing NE Regional Conference. We’ve spent the morning hearing from state leaders on challenges and strategies for success. Currently speaking: Mark Martinez from Massachusetts Law Reform Institute!

To be blunt: this has been a challenging climate to advocate for economic & racial justice. Our advocates are working tirelessly toward a state where everyone can thrive. Regardless of how the legislative session plays out, we’re ready to meet the moment: povertylaw.org/article/update…

Moms keep our economy running, juggling unpaid caregiving at home while also participating in the paid workforce. Yet the wage gap robs them of $19,000 a year, money that could cover months of groceries, child care, and rent. #MomsEqualPayDay nwlc.org/resource/equal…

Congressional Republicans released their bill to gut Medicaid in order to pay for tax cuts for the rich. It cuts the heart out of Medicaid & the ACA, resulting in millions losing coverage & billions in lost state funding. We must push back. Make your voice heard w/this script⤵️

The Pretrial Success program expands access to mental health & substance use disorder support, transportation, and child care for people awaiting trial. Budget cuts are putting these essential services in jeopardy, tell your legislators to protect them: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-y…

Submit your witness slip in support of HB 3564 here: tinyurl.com/fairtenantfees

This spring we're mobilizing to defend democracy & we need your help. We're defending people's power, rights, & voices. Our Board of Directors is matching gifts $-for-$ up to $20K, so your gift = double the impact. Donate today: povertylaw.org/2025-mobilizin…

Crestwood tenants lived in inhumane conditions for years due to mismanagement. Our housing justice team secured hotel stays for tenants & won critical repairs. Your gift power legal advocacy & tenant justice. w/our Board's $20k match, your gift doubles: tinyurl.com/5d8t9vnv

Wage inequality for LGBTQIA+ people is real — & worse at the margins. 📉LGBTQIA+ people of color, immigrants, & trans folks face even greater economic insecurity. We fight for pay equity because our community deserves to thrive, not just survive. #PrideInYourPay #LGBTQIAEqualPay

Tomorrow we celebrate #Juneteenth, when slavery was abolished in the U.S. Reflecting on progress & work ahead, President & CEO Audra Wilson wrote: “Minimizing, sanitizing, or rejecting the existence of racism doesn’t make it vanish: it reinforces it.” povertylaw.org/article/no-roo…

Need a beach read? Check out our June newsletter! This month we’re discussing: 🎉 President & CEO Audra Wilson’s first 5 years 🤝 You can help defend democracy with us 📝 The 2026 state budget + legislative session Plus, trainings and more in this wrap-up: bit.ly/newssignups

Audra Wilson took over as the head of the Shriver Center 5 years ago. She reflects on her tenure, which began during COVID and the George Floyd uprisings. As crises have become the new norm, she urges nonprofits to be nimble and adapt to changing needs. bit.ly/4evmLqh