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Gun Violence

For 365 days, H.R.8 has stalled as gun violence continues to take lives across the country

Today marks one year since the passage of the Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R.8)—the first major gun violence prevention legislation to advance out of the House of Representatives in over a generation.

February 27, 2020 | National

Education

“Please give me a second chance”: Video shows 6-year-old pleading for a second chance as officers arrest her at school

“I believe the purpose of public schools is to educate not exclude children and to help identify and meet child needs, not make children serve adult convenience, self interest, and systems. "

February 27, 2020 | National

Immigration

Staying the Course to #ProtectFamilies

We are disappointed that public charge regulations from the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State will go into effect today, February 24. But we have not lost heart. As our team in Texas is saying, “Keep calm and stay enrolled!” Our fight continues.

February 24, 2020 | National

Joyous Birthday, Dear Friend John Lewis!

February 21, 2020 | National

Child Health

Yet Another Proposal from the Trump Administration that Would Take Food from Hungry Children

In the President’s Budget, the Trump Administration made its priorities clear: additional tax cuts for wealthy corporations and individuals over food assistance for hungry children and families.

February 20, 2020 | National

Child Welfare

Comments on HHS's Religious Freedom Protections Proposed Rule

This most recent rule rescinds regulations that were put in place “to improve service delivery and strengthen religious liberty.” Repealing these religious freedom protections is not a necessary step and does not reflect the will of the broader faith community. This NPRM will provide only a nominal benefit for some faith-based organizations receiving federal funds to provide social services. In doing so, however, it will put the religious liberty, safety and well-being of the beneficiaries of these social services at grave risk.

Child Health

The CMS Medicaid Guidance Promotes Block Grants and Dangerous Cuts to Coverage

The proposed “Healthy Adult Opportunity'' (HOA) program would offers states the option to use block grants and per capita caps for low-income adult populations -- including parents with young children. This is extremely troubling, as we know that when parents lose coverage, their children are more likely to lose coverage as well.

February 17, 2020 | National

Gun Violence

To Love Our Children, We Must Protect Them

Two years ago, America’s deadly romance with guns resulted in a heartbreaking tragedy.

February 14, 2020 | National

Education

Youth Voices: My Volunteerism with Eastside Community Action Center

During my recent semester at Michigan State University, I was presented with an opportunity to volunteer at an afterschool program called Eastside Community Action Center (ECAC).

February 14, 2020 | National

Child Health

The Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act Will Address E-Cigarettes Targeted toward Children

Between 2017 and 2019, e-cigarette use more than doubled among high school students and tripled among middle school students. The Children's Defense Fund is proud to support the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2020 in the fight against this concerning trend.

February 14, 2020 | National