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Lelaine Bigelow Named 2025 Aspen Ascend Fellow - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · 27d

Excited to share our interactive map that gives a state‐by‐state breakdown of projected increases in SNAP costs due to changes in the megabill. Our tool makes complex projections accessible and actionable for policymakers, researchers, and advocates.

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Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · Sep 10

We are thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, @lelaineb.bsky.social was selected to be part of Aspen Institute’s 2025 Ascend Fellowship. She joins a cohort of changemakers working together to create a better future for families.

Learn more: www.georgetownpoverty.org/issues/lelai...

The Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality (GCPI) is proud to announce that Executive Director Lelaine Bigelow has been selected as a 2025 Aspen Ascend Fellow. The Aspen Ascend Fellowship brings ...

Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our latest analysis breaks down what’s at stake—and why extending these credits is critical to protecting affordable care for millions of families.

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#ACA #Medicaid #HealthInsurance #PremiumTaxCredit #Subsidies #HealthPolicy

Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · Sep 3

The impact would be devastating for families, especially those earning just above the Medicaid threshold (~$16K–$23K/year). Many would see premium hikes so steep that coverage would simply be out of reach.

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Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · Sep 3

📣30 million people could lose health insurance in the next decade if enhanced ACA premium tax credits are allowed to expire.

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Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · Jul 3

The #OBBA would hit hardest families without college degrees and people living in rural areas who rely on SNAP and Medicaid.

Check out @danilotrisi.bsky.social's analysis below! ⬇️

Danilo Leandro Trisi @danilotrisi.bsky.social · Jul 3

The big winners of the #BigUglyBill will be the small percentage of people who make over $500,000 per year, while millions will lose health care & food assistance. It's striking that this is particularly true even for some groups that disproportionately voted for Trump:

Food, Health Care, & Tax Cuts: Unfair Trade-offs That Hurt Us All - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · Jun 5

📣1 in 3 people in the U.S. live in families participating in SNAP or Medicaid. The House bill takes away $1 trillion+ in food & health care while handing roughly the same $$ in tax cuts to families making over $500,000.

We break down what it means for every state.
📊 bit.ly/4mVaGif
#SNAP #Medicaid

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid provide support to nearly one-third of people in our country. The reconciliation bill passed by the House in May 2025 takes away $1 tr...

The Hidden Cost of HHS Cuts: Why Every Family Should Care - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

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Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · May 15

Imagine losing nearly half of your team while trying to help millions of children and families.

That's what's happening at the federal agency behind Head Start, child care subsidies, adoption support, domestic violence prevention, and energy assistance.

Cuts have consequences.🔗 bit.ly/4kmmhEW

Programs that help families meet their basic needs are part of the fabric that keep communities stable. Massive cuts at the government agency that stands up for kids put that stability at risk. The Ad...

GCPI Welcomes New Policy Experts to Tackle Urgent Threats & Improve Economic Well-Being - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

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Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · May 13

GCPI welcomes 8 new experts in labor, tax, cash, housing, care, and digital equity. This expanded team will generate bold, evidence-based solutions that support working families and promote racial and gender equity. Meet our new experts!: www.georgetownpoverty.org/issues/gcpi-...

Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality (GCPI) welcomes a new Faculty Advisor and seven new staff and fellows who bring deep expertise across labor, tax, cash, housing, care, and digital equity. As ...

Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · May 8

Invisibility is a tool of exploitation.

When AANHPI workers are left out of the data, left out of the story—they’re left out of protections too.

We’re making our labor visible. From railroad builders to delivery drivers, AANHPI labor has powered this country.

Join us. Share your story.

Railroads to Rideshare: AANHPI Labor Invisible No More - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · May 8

This #AANHPIHeritageMonth, we honor the essential labor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander workers—past and present. From railroad builders to delivery drivers, AANHPI labor has powered this country.
🧵Explore our AANHPI labor timeline: www.georgetownpoverty.org/issues/railr...

This AANHPI Heritage Month, we’re shining a light on the long history of AANHPI labor—often essential, too often invisible. From building railroads in the 1800s to driving rideshares today, AANHPI wor...

SNAP and Medicaid Cuts: What's at Stake for Children, Seniors & Rural Communities? - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · Apr 28

Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP mean that seniors will face higher health costs, children will grow up hungrier and sicker, and rural economies built around health care will experience significant harm.
www.georgetownpoverty.org/issues/snap-...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid are lifelines for millions, providing food and health coverage that stabilize families and strengthen communities. Cuts to these criti...

When Women Lose Medicaid, We All Pay the Price

Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · Apr 7

When women lose access to health care, it doesn’t just hurt them. It hurts their children, families, workplaces, and communities. It hurts all of us. If Congress takes Medicaid away, we will all pay the price. Read more from @lelaineb.bsky.social and @aijenpoo.bsky.social op-ed in @msmagazine.com

Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of women, covering essential healthcare needs like pregnancy care, elder support and long-term care. Proposed cuts to the program would not only harm women but also...

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Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · Mar 20

Work requirements don’t help people work—they are harmful policies that drain state resources, and create unnecessary barriers for low-income families. Medicaid, SNAP, and housing assistance keep families afloat. Learn more about why work requirements don’t work: bit.ly/4irYD9y

Work Requirements Are Unworkable - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

Work requirements in public benefits programs don’t help people work. They block access to food, health care, and housing assistance, making families and local economies worse off. This brief illustra...

For Southern Black Workers, The Fight Against Racist Right-to-Work Legislation is Nothing New | CLASP

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Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · Feb 27

[email protected] The South has long been home to the largest share of Black workers in the U.S., yet it's also where union rights are most suppressed. Right-to-work laws keep wages low and conditions poor—an intentional legacy of the region’s exploitation of Black labor. www.clasp.org/blog/souther...

By Lulit Shewan The Southern U.S. has historically had the largest number of Black people in the workforce in the country. This is a region where workplace organizing faces hostile laws and employer p...

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Center for Law and Social Policy @clasp.org · Feb 27

As AI reshapes federal employment, it's crucial to address potential disparities affecting Black labor force participation.
www.newsnationnow.com/black-histor...

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Lelaine Bigelow @lelaineb.bsky.social · Feb 26

One year ago, I stepped into this role with a bold vision. Today, we celebrate a year of leadership, collaboration, and impact. We’re proud to unveil GCPI's @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social mission and our roadmap for a future where economic opportunity is a right, not a privilege. bit.ly/3EUEw4V

An Agenda for Economic Well-Being - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

An America Without Poverty Is Possible: GCPI’s Agenda for Economic Well-Being reflects our vision for a nation where people have the freedom and resources to care for themselves and their loved ones. ...

Five Elements for an Effective Child Tax Credit - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · Feb 26

An America without poverty is possible. Our new Agenda for Economic Well-Being lays out concrete steps to defend income & cash, modernize benefits, and expand economic security. Learn more about how we’re working toward a nation where every family can thrive. bit.ly/3EUEw4V

Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · Feb 20

The CTC works—cutting child poverty nearly in half when expanded in 2021. But millions of families are now struggling without it. Our latest fact sheet breaks down why a stronger, permanent CTC is essential for families & the economy. bit.ly/3QwIVNG

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) has been one of the most effective tools in reducing child poverty and supporting working families. The cash it provides to families improves economic stability and well-bei...

Black Leaders in the Anti-Poverty Movement - Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality

Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social · Feb 14

Black leaders have long been at the forefront of the fight for economic justice—founding unions, shaping policy, and launching movements. Their work created anti-poverty programs that invest in millions. As these programs face new threats, we must defend and build on their legacy. bit.ly/4gHtIUE

For generations, Black leaders have played a pivotal role in advancing economic justice. Their work—often met with resistance—has laid the groundwork for many of the anti-poverty programs that million...