In a story on Yahoo Finance, the Child Tax Credit (CTC) provision within the Trump Administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” is examined and while it may seem to benefit families, it provides little appeal for low-income, mixed-status, immigrant families who will see minimal relief and even less inclusion. The new CTC policy raises the tax […]
When white nationalist ideologies become embedded in government policy, it threatens the foundations of democracy, equality, and human rights. In a Medium article, Prof. Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work argues that the Trump administration has adopted policies aligning with white nationalist ideologies. He also describes why common tactics like mainstreaming are so […]
The Trump administration is pushing sweeping policy changes to restrict undocumented immigrants and some legal immigrants from accessing federal benefits like housing, food stamps, Medicaid, and the Child Tax Credit. While officials say the goal is to prevent misuse of taxpayer funds, critics argue the measures will disproportionately harm U.S. citizen children in mixed-status families […]
At this year’s Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Health, Michael Curry, Esq., president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, delivered a powerful presentation on the enduring inequities in health care—both locally and nationally. Speaking to an engaged audience, Curry traced the historical roots of these disparities, outlined Massachusetts’ efforts to close […]