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Pursuing economic, racial, gender, and disability equity. Making policy that works for people.
“When this administration and Elon Musk talk about ‘efficiency,’ we should remember: workers die in the name of efficiency.”
–Former Acting Secretary of Labor @juliesulabor.bsky.social on DOGE’s devastating effects on the federal workforce and American workers
–Former Acting Secretary of Labor @juliesulabor.bsky.social on DOGE’s devastating effects on the federal workforce and American workers
November 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
“When this administration and Elon Musk talk about ‘efficiency,’ we should remember: workers die in the name of efficiency.”
–Former Acting Secretary of Labor @juliesulabor.bsky.social on DOGE’s devastating effects on the federal workforce and American workers
–Former Acting Secretary of Labor @juliesulabor.bsky.social on DOGE’s devastating effects on the federal workforce and American workers
Florida’s largest power company is set to hike prices on over 12 million consumers, one of the largest increases in the state’s history.
“A new analysis by The Century Foundation finds that 14M Americans have severe utility debt…and energy costs have risen 35% since 2022.”
“A new analysis by The Century Foundation finds that 14M Americans have severe utility debt…and energy costs have risen 35% since 2022.”
November 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Florida’s largest power company is set to hike prices on over 12 million consumers, one of the largest increases in the state’s history.
“A new analysis by The Century Foundation finds that 14M Americans have severe utility debt…and energy costs have risen 35% since 2022.”
“A new analysis by The Century Foundation finds that 14M Americans have severe utility debt…and energy costs have risen 35% since 2022.”
🦃 NEW: Thanksgiving dinner is up 10% this year—more than 3x overall inflation.
Families are cutting back or skipping the holiday entirely. The reason? Trump’s policies are driving prices up for the whole meal.
Full analysis from Groundwork, TCF, & AFT: go.tcf.org/TurkeyDay
Families are cutting back or skipping the holiday entirely. The reason? Trump’s policies are driving prices up for the whole meal.
Full analysis from Groundwork, TCF, & AFT: go.tcf.org/TurkeyDay
November 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🦃 NEW: Thanksgiving dinner is up 10% this year—more than 3x overall inflation.
Families are cutting back or skipping the holiday entirely. The reason? Trump’s policies are driving prices up for the whole meal.
Full analysis from Groundwork, TCF, & AFT: go.tcf.org/TurkeyDay
Families are cutting back or skipping the holiday entirely. The reason? Trump’s policies are driving prices up for the whole meal.
Full analysis from Groundwork, TCF, & AFT: go.tcf.org/TurkeyDay
Since 2020, utility costs have increased by 35%. As a result, today 14 MILLION Americans are drowning in severe utility debt.
This is not a market failure. This is a government failure.
This is not a market failure. This is a government failure.
November 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Since 2020, utility costs have increased by 35%. As a result, today 14 MILLION Americans are drowning in severe utility debt.
This is not a market failure. This is a government failure.
This is not a market failure. This is a government failure.
NEW: TCF analysis shows the Trump administration is already cutting Social Security for over 64 million Medicare recipients. Next year, premium increases will be at least 3X higher than growth in prices, income, and SSI benefits.
🔗 go.tcf.org/coverage
🔗 go.tcf.org/coverage
November 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
NEW: TCF analysis shows the Trump administration is already cutting Social Security for over 64 million Medicare recipients. Next year, premium increases will be at least 3X higher than growth in prices, income, and SSI benefits.
🔗 go.tcf.org/coverage
🔗 go.tcf.org/coverage
Investments in care policies, including those that support child care, paid leave, aging and disability care, and good jobs for care workers ensure that the government is responsive to people’s basic needs.
New from TCF and @caringacross.org: go.tcf.org/TheCareImperative
New from TCF and @caringacross.org: go.tcf.org/TheCareImperative
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Investments in care policies, including those that support child care, paid leave, aging and disability care, and good jobs for care workers ensure that the government is responsive to people’s basic needs.
New from TCF and @caringacross.org: go.tcf.org/TheCareImperative
New from TCF and @caringacross.org: go.tcf.org/TheCareImperative
Our report with @borrowerjustice.bsky.social is driving national coverage of the utility debt crisis.
“Another sign of economic struggles: about 6 million households are so far behind that it will soon be reported to collection agencies,” via Good Day LA.
Learn more ➡️ go.tcf.org/utilities
“Another sign of economic struggles: about 6 million households are so far behind that it will soon be reported to collection agencies,” via Good Day LA.
Learn more ➡️ go.tcf.org/utilities
November 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Our report with @borrowerjustice.bsky.social is driving national coverage of the utility debt crisis.
“Another sign of economic struggles: about 6 million households are so far behind that it will soon be reported to collection agencies,” via Good Day LA.
Learn more ➡️ go.tcf.org/utilities
“Another sign of economic struggles: about 6 million households are so far behind that it will soon be reported to collection agencies,” via Good Day LA.
Learn more ➡️ go.tcf.org/utilities
TCF’s work on ACA tax credits featured on Fox San Antonio:
“In Texas, nearly 4 million people enrolled in the ACA in 2025. If Republicans do not agree on an alternative solution, they’ll have to decide whether to join Democrats in extending the ACA tax credits in January.”
“In Texas, nearly 4 million people enrolled in the ACA in 2025. If Republicans do not agree on an alternative solution, they’ll have to decide whether to join Democrats in extending the ACA tax credits in January.”
November 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
TCF’s work on ACA tax credits featured on Fox San Antonio:
“In Texas, nearly 4 million people enrolled in the ACA in 2025. If Republicans do not agree on an alternative solution, they’ll have to decide whether to join Democrats in extending the ACA tax credits in January.”
“In Texas, nearly 4 million people enrolled in the ACA in 2025. If Republicans do not agree on an alternative solution, they’ll have to decide whether to join Democrats in extending the ACA tax credits in January.”
As worker protections erode at the federal level, here’s how state leaders can fill the gap.
Our new report offers concrete solutions—including wage boards, “just cause” protections, and other innovative policies—that states can adopt now to rebuild a just economy.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/playbook
Our new report offers concrete solutions—including wage boards, “just cause” protections, and other innovative policies—that states can adopt now to rebuild a just economy.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/playbook
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
As worker protections erode at the federal level, here’s how state leaders can fill the gap.
Our new report offers concrete solutions—including wage boards, “just cause” protections, and other innovative policies—that states can adopt now to rebuild a just economy.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/playbook
Our new report offers concrete solutions—including wage boards, “just cause” protections, and other innovative policies—that states can adopt now to rebuild a just economy.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/playbook
WATCH: If you're on Medicaid, or taking care of someone who is, H.R. 1 is putting your benefits in danger.
@chiquitabl.bsky.social: shop around, get Part D coverage, research caregiver support—but don't forget to make yourself heard.
@chiquitabl.bsky.social: shop around, get Part D coverage, research caregiver support—but don't forget to make yourself heard.
November 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
WATCH: If you're on Medicaid, or taking care of someone who is, H.R. 1 is putting your benefits in danger.
@chiquitabl.bsky.social: shop around, get Part D coverage, research caregiver support—but don't forget to make yourself heard.
@chiquitabl.bsky.social: shop around, get Part D coverage, research caregiver support—but don't forget to make yourself heard.
WATCH: "The double whammy of SNAP and healthcare coverage is really devastating to so many working families in this country."
-- TCF Senior Fellow + fmr. CMS chief @chiquitabl.bsky.social on the Joy Reid Show @joy.msnbc.com
-- TCF Senior Fellow + fmr. CMS chief @chiquitabl.bsky.social on the Joy Reid Show @joy.msnbc.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
WATCH: "The double whammy of SNAP and healthcare coverage is really devastating to so many working families in this country."
-- TCF Senior Fellow + fmr. CMS chief @chiquitabl.bsky.social on the Joy Reid Show @joy.msnbc.com
-- TCF Senior Fellow + fmr. CMS chief @chiquitabl.bsky.social on the Joy Reid Show @joy.msnbc.com
SNAP benefits will start to run out on November 1—a food aid cliff that will have devastating impacts for Black and low-income households.
October 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
SNAP benefits will start to run out on November 1—a food aid cliff that will have devastating impacts for Black and low-income households.
“For decades, these agencies have been uniquely capable of holding corporations and other powerful actors accountable regardless of their political connections, but that independence is disappearing before our eyes.” -- Lauren McFerran, TCF Senior Fellow
October 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
“For decades, these agencies have been uniquely capable of holding corporations and other powerful actors accountable regardless of their political connections, but that independence is disappearing before our eyes.” -- Lauren McFerran, TCF Senior Fellow
Without decisive Congressional action, older Americans could see themselves priced out of the care they need to live the lives they deserve.
Congress must find a solution that does not sacrifice our health for billionaire wealth.
Congress must find a solution that does not sacrifice our health for billionaire wealth.
October 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Without decisive Congressional action, older Americans could see themselves priced out of the care they need to live the lives they deserve.
Congress must find a solution that does not sacrifice our health for billionaire wealth.
Congress must find a solution that does not sacrifice our health for billionaire wealth.
TCF's Jeanne Lambrew will testify in front of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging today at 3:30pm on behalf of millions of American seniors who rely on the ACA's premium tax credits to access quality care at a fair price.
October 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
TCF's Jeanne Lambrew will testify in front of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging today at 3:30pm on behalf of millions of American seniors who rely on the ACA's premium tax credits to access quality care at a fair price.
If you’re a federal employee or contractor affected by the government shutdown, you’re not alone.
To qualify for UI/UFCE benefits, there are important additional steps beyond the standard application.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/uiguide
To qualify for UI/UFCE benefits, there are important additional steps beyond the standard application.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/uiguide
October 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If you’re a federal employee or contractor affected by the government shutdown, you’re not alone.
To qualify for UI/UFCE benefits, there are important additional steps beyond the standard application.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/uiguide
To qualify for UI/UFCE benefits, there are important additional steps beyond the standard application.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/uiguide
When ICE agents released tear gas outside her elementary school, @ctulocal1.bsky.social member Maria Heavener had a plan in place to protect her students and limit their exposure to outside agitators.
For more protocols, check out our back-to-school checklist: tcf.org/content/comm...
For more protocols, check out our back-to-school checklist: tcf.org/content/comm...
October 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
When ICE agents released tear gas outside her elementary school, @ctulocal1.bsky.social member Maria Heavener had a plan in place to protect her students and limit their exposure to outside agitators.
For more protocols, check out our back-to-school checklist: tcf.org/content/comm...
For more protocols, check out our back-to-school checklist: tcf.org/content/comm...
As the government shutdown enters its second week, the ACA’s enhanced tax credits continue to be at the center of political debate.
If Congress fails to act, premiums will skyrocket for the 24 million people covered by the ACA—representing the largest single-year premium hike in U.S. history.
If Congress fails to act, premiums will skyrocket for the 24 million people covered by the ACA—representing the largest single-year premium hike in U.S. history.
October 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
As the government shutdown enters its second week, the ACA’s enhanced tax credits continue to be at the center of political debate.
If Congress fails to act, premiums will skyrocket for the 24 million people covered by the ACA—representing the largest single-year premium hike in U.S. history.
If Congress fails to act, premiums will skyrocket for the 24 million people covered by the ACA—representing the largest single-year premium hike in U.S. history.
“As the country confronts a cost-of-living crisis, Black Americans are suffering disproportionately...and the crunch is already pushing us into debt.”
TCF’s Angela Hanks and Jeremy Edwards explore how the Trump administration’s policies are impacting Black Americans: go.tcf.org/oped
TCF’s Angela Hanks and Jeremy Edwards explore how the Trump administration’s policies are impacting Black Americans: go.tcf.org/oped
October 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
“As the country confronts a cost-of-living crisis, Black Americans are suffering disproportionately...and the crunch is already pushing us into debt.”
TCF’s Angela Hanks and Jeremy Edwards explore how the Trump administration’s policies are impacting Black Americans: go.tcf.org/oped
TCF’s Angela Hanks and Jeremy Edwards explore how the Trump administration’s policies are impacting Black Americans: go.tcf.org/oped
America’s child care crisis isn’t a problem that will go away on its own. Instead of solutions, Trump and Congressional Republicans passed a megabill with child care tax updates too small to fundamentally change how families are experiencing the child care crisis.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/crisis
Learn more: go.tcf.org/crisis
October 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
America’s child care crisis isn’t a problem that will go away on its own. Instead of solutions, Trump and Congressional Republicans passed a megabill with child care tax updates too small to fundamentally change how families are experiencing the child care crisis.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/crisis
Learn more: go.tcf.org/crisis
If you’re a federal employee or contractor affected by the government shutdown, you’re not alone.
To qualify for UI/UFCE benefits, there are important additional steps beyond the standard application.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/uiguide
To qualify for UI/UFCE benefits, there are important additional steps beyond the standard application.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/uiguide
October 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
If you’re a federal employee or contractor affected by the government shutdown, you’re not alone.
To qualify for UI/UFCE benefits, there are important additional steps beyond the standard application.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/uiguide
To qualify for UI/UFCE benefits, there are important additional steps beyond the standard application.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/uiguide
In recognition of October as Manufacturing Month,
@michellepburris.bsky.social and @drewcrowemfg.bsky.social explore five ways the manufacturing sector can better recruit and pay workers.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/manufacturing
@michellepburris.bsky.social and @drewcrowemfg.bsky.social explore five ways the manufacturing sector can better recruit and pay workers.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/manufacturing
October 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
In recognition of October as Manufacturing Month,
@michellepburris.bsky.social and @drewcrowemfg.bsky.social explore five ways the manufacturing sector can better recruit and pay workers.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/manufacturing
@michellepburris.bsky.social and @drewcrowemfg.bsky.social explore five ways the manufacturing sector can better recruit and pay workers.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/manufacturing
The Department of Education has quietly suspended the Fostering Diverse Schools program, a Biden-era initiative that let districts opt in to racial and socioeconomic diversity efforts.
TCF’s Kayla Patrick, a former senior official at ED, responds in Education Week: go.tcf.org/edgrants
TCF’s Kayla Patrick, a former senior official at ED, responds in Education Week: go.tcf.org/edgrants
September 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The Department of Education has quietly suspended the Fostering Diverse Schools program, a Biden-era initiative that let districts opt in to racial and socioeconomic diversity efforts.
TCF’s Kayla Patrick, a former senior official at ED, responds in Education Week: go.tcf.org/edgrants
TCF’s Kayla Patrick, a former senior official at ED, responds in Education Week: go.tcf.org/edgrants
“The fact that the acting FEMA administrator was unreachable for more than 24 hours speaks to his lack of ability and qualifications for the job.”
TCF’s Jeremy Edwards joins MSNBC to discuss reports that FEMA’s Acting Administrator could not be reached for 24 hours during deadly Texas floods.
TCF’s Jeremy Edwards joins MSNBC to discuss reports that FEMA’s Acting Administrator could not be reached for 24 hours during deadly Texas floods.
September 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
“The fact that the acting FEMA administrator was unreachable for more than 24 hours speaks to his lack of ability and qualifications for the job.”
TCF’s Jeremy Edwards joins MSNBC to discuss reports that FEMA’s Acting Administrator could not be reached for 24 hours during deadly Texas floods.
TCF’s Jeremy Edwards joins MSNBC to discuss reports that FEMA’s Acting Administrator could not be reached for 24 hours during deadly Texas floods.
We’re live from #ALC54 where TCF alumnus Denise A. Smith is in conversation with Eyang Garrison, Atlantic journalist @adamhsays.com, and Sara Partridge of @americanprogress.bsky.social to premiere TCF’s new short film, The Price of Excellence.
Watch it here: go.tcf.org/excellence
Watch it here: go.tcf.org/excellence
September 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
We’re live from #ALC54 where TCF alumnus Denise A. Smith is in conversation with Eyang Garrison, Atlantic journalist @adamhsays.com, and Sara Partridge of @americanprogress.bsky.social to premiere TCF’s new short film, The Price of Excellence.
Watch it here: go.tcf.org/excellence
Watch it here: go.tcf.org/excellence