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Across the Political Spectrum, Workers Need Paid Leave Now
Large majorities across the political spectrum support paid family and medical leave, so why won't Congress act?
Righting a Backwards Policy: Making Sure the Second Stimulus Checks Reach the Hardest Hit Illinoisans
End of Year Recap and Reflections from the New Practice Lab
A Bold Policy Agenda for Child Care
For far too long, child care has been overlooked, underfunded, and deprioritized. That must change.
Letting Emergency Paid Leave Lapse is Unconscionable Choice as “Dark Winter” Looms—Congressional Leaders Must Act
Congress’ inaction creates barriers to safety, security and the healthy functioning of households, businesses, schools and communities.
We Can Ignore Mental Health — or We Can Invest in Real Help
A young advocate in Indiana shares her personal story and ideas for supporting mental health for young people.
Youth in Charge: One Young Hoosier’s Journey to Become an Advocate
A young Indiana woman shares her personal story of becoming a YES youth policy fellow and advocating for policy changes in her home state.
Experiment No. 26: Flip the Script
Crisis Conversations: Essential stories—and essential lessons—from a year in crisis
Host Brigid Schulte is joined by other members of the Better Life Lab on this episode on Crisis Conversations.
Racism in Housing: A Public Safety Crisis for Black Indianapolis
Local "activist historian" Wildstyle Paschall takes a deep dive into public housing and race in Indianapolis, as an observer and descendant.
When Indianapolis Accidentally Did Public Housing Right
Local "activist historian" Wildstyle Paschall takes a deep dive into public housing and race in Indianapolis, as an observer and descendant.
Experiment No. 25: Household Responsibility Meters
Crisis Conversations: Setting Working Moms Back a Generation?
Host Brigid Schulte is joined by Jessica Calarco and other guests on this episode of Crisis Conversations.