Dec 08 2022
Expanding Economic Security Programs During the Pandemic Led to a Historic Decline in Poverty
Action by Democrats in Congress and the current administration prevented millions of families from falling below the poverty line in 2021. Even as the coronavirus pandemic and ensuring recession threatened the lives and economic well-being of countless Americans, federal policies were remarkably effective at mitigating the economic effects of the pandemic.
Dec 02 2022
Economic Update - December 2, 2022
Giving children born in the United States an automatic childhood savings account, a “Baby Bond,” would ensure that everyone is able to start adulthood with the financial stability to pursue their goals.
The expanded Child Tax Credit helped drive child poverty to a record low in 2021, even amid the pandemic and resulting economic crisis
Each month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases national and state-level data on U.S. employment, which provide useful information about the state of the labor market and progress toward building a better America. See October's state jobs data here.
Nov 18 2022
Economic Update - November 18, 2022
Nov 17 2022
Improving Maternal Health Care Would Save Lives and Prevent Economic Losses, Especially for Women of Color
Among wealthy, industrialized countries, the United States has the highest rate of maternal mortality as well as an elevated rate of maternal morbidity, which refers to serious illness related to pregnancy and childbirth. First and foremost, deteriorating maternal health is a human tragedy, one that disproportionately affects communities of color.
Access to abortion and contraception is key to economic freedom and enables people to make the decisions that are right for them and their financial security, leading to higher earnings, increased labor force participation, improved educational outcomes—among women, men, and children—and reduced poverty.