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11/26/2025All U.S. poverty issuesAffordability of childcare and state level solutions - "Dozens of states and cities offer some version of publicly funded child care for 3- and 4-year-olds. It’s going far better in some places than others."https://archive.ph/Cu2Ka
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11/13/2025All poverty issues/otherCongress has passed a funding deal that opens the govt back up. SNAP will resume and SNAP and WIC are funded through fiscal year 2026 (FY26). But many important programs for people are missing in this deal. Call for strong funding for US housing and global education and health in the final FY26 budget.
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/12/g-s1-97607/house-vote-shutdown-end
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11/12/2025All U.S. poverty issuesAs of today, the U.S. penny will no longer be minted. This by itself will likely not increase poverty but it's a good hook. The move to no longer care about pennies comes across as callous when many U.S. families are counting every penny as tariffs and withholding SNAP benefits etc worsen U.S. poverty. Call for robust funding for SNAP, WIC, healthcare programs, housing, and more
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna243486
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11/12/2025Global TBThe 2025 Global Tuberculosis (TB) report is out from the World Health Org. There are many media hooks within the report. A key one: 30 countries with the highest TB burdens are facing catastrophic collapse of health systems, layoffs, lab disruptions, decimated contact tracing and more. This tees up worsening poverty and disease rates globally. Call for strong TB program funding and funding for the Global Fund.
https://www.who.int/teams/global-programme-on-tuberculosis-and-lung-health/tb-reports/global-tuberculosis-report-2025
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11/10/2025All U.S. poverty issuesNov 11 is Veteran's Day. The US is falling short on supporting veterans and active military families who have disproportionate rates of needing to use safety net programs AND are disproportionately affected by the government shutdown. Call for release of SNAP funds and strong investment in SNAP, housing, healthcare and other programs that support veterans
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11/10/2025Global Vaccines/GaviA new study confirms a very strong link between access to vaccines and preventable illness and poverty. Vaccine access is also about financial and economic stability. Use this to call for strong support for Gavi.
https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/how-vaccines-could-help-lift-millions-out-poverty
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11/7/2025All poverty issues/otherA landmark new study from Pew Research Center (covered in many media outlets) shows that money is the primary driver of aging in a healthy way. Use this to call for programs that fight poverty with yet another proven link between long-term health and financial prosperity
https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2025/11/06/aging-well-how-income-and-health-shape-the-experiences-of-older-americans/
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11/5/2025U.S. Nutrition/SNAPSNAP and WIC remain in the balance. Meanwhile, Colorado voters approved a new tax to give kids universal free school meals. The people want children and communities fed. Use this to call for funding for SNAP and WIC now and into the future.
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/11/04/colorado-ballot-measures-school-meals/
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11/4/2025Global TBNew tools that use AI to diagnose TB in global settings are getting press coverage. Use this innovative development to call for strong funding for programs that combat TB in the next US govt budget (making sure the tools can actually be put to use saving lives!)
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/04/nx-s1-5589151/why-some-health-clinics-are-turning-to-ai-to-screen-for-tuberculosis
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11/3/2025U.S. Nutrition/SNAPThe White House will release only partial SNAP benefits for November to comply with the court order. This is a step, but not acceptable as the final word on SNAP for this month. Partial benefits will leave many families without the food they need. Write media calling for the restoration of full SNAP benefits
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5586580-government-shutdown-snap-benefits/
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10/31/2025U.S. Nutrition/SNAPA federal judge has ruled that the Trump Administration/USDA must use contigency funds to keep SNAP dollars flowing during the ongoing government shutdown. Use this to demand immediate release of the funds so recipients receive benefits when they're due on Nov. 1
https://www.nhpr.org/national/2025-10-31/federal-judges-order-administration-to-pay-snap-benefits-but-whats-next-remains-unclear
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10/29/2025Global Vaccines/GaviThe former CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has published a new book on the importance of vaccine equity. He is making the media rounds. Use this to call for strong investment in Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and to focus on vaccine equity
https://www.statnews.com/2025/10/29/seth-berkley-interview-covid-vaccines-fair-doses/
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10/28/2025U.S. Nutrition/SNAPToday, Sen. Josh Hawley (Republican from Missouri) penned a New York Times op-ed calling for protection of SNAP. He said withholding food is not an American value. (See gift link right). Use this to call for restoration of SNAP now and from the cuts made in the One Big Beautiful Bil Act
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/opinion/josh-hawley-snap.html?unlocked_article_code=1.w08.nHWi.qsBx1bp8sofI&smid=url-share
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10/27/2025U.S. Nutrition/SNAPThe federal government will not use contigency funds to keep SNAP benefits going during the government shut down. This is atrocious and will cut off food access for 40 million SNAP users, 16 million of them children. Write media to call for the use of the contigency funds and restoration of SNAP
https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2025-10-27/usda-wont-shuffle-funds-to-extend-snap-during-shutdown-in-about-face-from-earlier-plan
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10/22/2025U.S. Health/MedicaidWith the government shut down continuing, healthcare premiums are starting to skyrocket. Many Americans will soon lose their health insurance. Use this to call for the reversal of Medicaid cuts passed in July in the One Big Beatufiul Bill Act (OBBBA) and for investment in general in equitable US healthcare
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/it-s-only-gotten-worse-as-aca-premiums-are-set-to-climb-some-americans-opt-to-go-uninsured/ar-AA1OZi7t?ocid=BingNewsVerp
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10/21/2025All U.S. poverty issuesThe Brookings Institute came out with a new summary today of how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will affect families with children. OBBBA will largely harm kids, but especially children facing poverty. Use this to call for a better Child Tax Credit, reversal to SNAP and Medicaid cuts, protection for WIC and more
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/how-children-are-treated-in-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act/
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10/21/2025Global TBAn alarming new study shows that US foreign aid cuts will result in 9 million additional new child TB infections, 1.5 million child deaths. Cite this to call for strong investment in the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria as well as US TB programs in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-funding-result-million-child-tuberculosis.html
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10/20/2025U.S. Nutrition/SNAPThe Trump Administration is now threatening to withhold SNAP funding as a move to encourage an end to the government shut down. This would be devastating, especially to children. It is also could be illegal. Use this to call for reversal of SNAP cuts from the reconciliation package (OBBBA) and even cosponsorship/promotion of the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 (which reverses OBBBA cuts).
https://chicago.suntimes.com/health/2025/10/17/snap-benefits-government-shutdown-trump-illinois
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10/20/2025All global poverty issuesComprehensive/great Politico article (see right) detailing how US retreat from global health has caused international donors to roll back support. This piece mentions Gavi, the Global Fund, the WHO and more among many RESULTS issues. Use this to call for renewed global health support from Congress
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/19/gobal-health-trump-rfk-who-tedros-00613700
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10/16/2025U.S. Health/MedicaidThe Commonwelath Fund has data showing the job losses by state if Congress allows the ACA preimum tax credits expire.
https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2025/oct/expiring-premium-tax-credits-lead-340000-jobs-lost-2026
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10/16/2025Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, MalariaIt looks like the UK is poised to cut its support to the Global Fund by up to 30%. It's a staggering blow that it's said will cause upwards of 300,000 additional deaths and spike these infectious diseases worldwide. US leadership is needed more than ever in the face of cuts like this (could a strong US investment actually reverse these plans in the UK?) Use this to call for strong US investment in the Global Fund
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/oct/16/proposed-uk-cuts-global-aid-fund-preventable-deaths-charities
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10/15/2025Global Vaccines/GaviA new study out of France confirms that COVID vaccines are safe for parents and fetuses in the first trimester of pregnancy. Preventing severe COVID infections in the first trimester and beyond is actually protective for fetal development. Use this to call for access to vaccines for pregnant parents and children all over the world, for COVID and other harmful diseases. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance supports this access
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/well/covid-vaccine-birth-defects-pregnancy.html
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10/15/2025U.S. Health/MedicaidThe Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) is sounding the alarm about indicators on child health. The govt has been decreasing its spending on children since the pandemic and it's projected to get worse. The incoming Medicaid cuts will spike the problem. Read the KFF piece (right) and use any one of many data hooks in there to call for strong investment in healthcare programs
https://www.kff.org/medicaid/medicaid-and-childrens-health-5-issues-to-watch-amid-recent-federal-changes/
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10/14/2025All poverty issues/otherPresident Trump recently indicated he will put a 100% tariff on many goods made in China. This will spike prices in the U.S. It will also wreak havoc on the world economy that will likely spike prices globally. In all cases, people facing poverty will suffer most. Use this to call for action on any RESULTS priority.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-china-tariff-extra-100-november/
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10/10/2025All U.S. poverty issuesThe Trump Administration started mass federal worker layoffs in response to the government shut down. People losing jobs will spike poverty and need for programs like SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Use this to call on Congress to pass a 2026 budget that funds basic needs programs (and call for a reveral of earlier cuts)
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/10/trump-russ-vought-layoffs-government-shutdown.html
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10/10/2025Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, MalariaA new development in intravenous drug use called "Bluetoothing" has tragically and frighteningly started spiking spread of HIV. With so many amazing HIV prevention and treatment innovations, we don't need to sit back and watch the epidemic worsen. Use this to call for strong investment in the Global Fund to treat and prevent spread of HIV
https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/fast-growing-hiv-epidemic-linked-to-trend-of-injecting-drug-laced-blood/
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10/9/2025All poverty issues/otherOctober 17 is "International Day for the Eradication of Poverty," use this milestone date as a hook for writing about any RESULTS priority in the media
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10/9/2025Global Nutrition/N4GOctober 16 is "World Food Day," use this milestone date as a hook to call for strong investment in programs addressing malnutrition worldwide
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10/9/2025Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, MalariaThe Global Fund has a brand new results report showing remarkable progress including 70 million lives saved since 2000 (when it started). Use this to call for strong US investment in the Global Fund and global health generally
https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/Results/
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10/9/2025Global Vaccines/GaviGavi, the Vaccine Alliance just dropped its 2024 results report and there are landmark outcomes including a life saved every minute in 2024 and 72 million vaccines administerd in 2024 alone. Use this to call for strong US support for GaviAnnual progress report 2024
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10/9/2025U.S. Health/MedicaidThe government shut down stalemate is largely a debate about ensuring Americans have access to healthcare through the Affordable Care Act. There were also deep cuts to Medicaid healthcare programs recently. Use this to call for restoration of Medicaid and healthcare justice.
https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/aca-subsidies-set-to-expire-fueling-government-shutdown-249410629943
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10/9/2025U.S. Nutrition/SNAPThe government shut down means a nutrition program for parents and young kids (WIC) will run out of money in about a week and a half from now. SNAP has already been gutted. Use this to call for reversal of SNAP cuts and protection of WIC in Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/government-shutdown-threatens-wic-food-program-used-by-millions-of-families
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3/5/2025All global poverty issuesThe Supreme Court ruled today (3/5) that the Trump Admin must allow $2 billion in foreign aid flow toward programs. But, the timeline is sketchy and that will still leave much lifesaving work in limbo without USAID staff. Use this to call on Congress to demand resumptionof lifesaving aid!
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-rejects-trump-administrations-bid-avoid-paying-usaid-con-rcna194230
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3/5/2025All U.S. poverty issuesPres. Trump enacted tarrifs on Canada and Mexico. This will cause prices to skyrocket on basic necessities including food and medical supplies. This is the worst possible time to cut SNAP and Medicaid. Use this to call for protection of these important programs in the budget
https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china-643086a6dc7ff716d876b3c83e3255b0
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2/27/2025All global poverty issuesYesterday the Supreme Court paused an effort to turn USAID funding back on as ordered by a lower federal court. Use this to call on Congress to speak out and act to protect lifesaving global aid.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/us/politics/trump-usaid-foreign-aid.html?unlocked_article_code=1.0E4.0GXE.rFip0B3fnSUn
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2/27/2025U.S. Health/MedicaidHouse Speaker Johnson "warned" today that Medicaid is not for "able-bodied workers" and that cuts to Medicaid proposed in the House are designed to get able-bodied people back to work. This is abhorrent and inaccurate. Almos thalf of Medicaid users are children, 1 in 8 are people with disabilities. See more. Use this to demand protection for Medicaid
https://www.newsweek.com/mike-johnson-issues-medicaid-warning-2037182
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2/21/2025U.S. Nutrition/SNAPToday (2/21) the Senate passed its budget resolution. It contains steep cuts to SNAP and other key childhood nutrition programs. Call on Congress to reject these cuts in the final reconciliation package that funds the government
https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00087.htm?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=02f5ae14-37a5-4403-bc0e-fb589aafa33d
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2/21/2025All global poverty issuesA judge has just overruled the temporary restraining order that kept USAID staff in place. This means lifesaving foreign aid will not be able to resume, since there will be almost no staff to support it. Write media to call on Congress to demand accountability on the waivers Sec Rubio said restore lifesaving work
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02/21/us/trump-news
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2/14/2025All global poverty issuesYesterday (2/13) a judge issued a temporary restraining order on the Trump Admin's global aid freeze/USAID gutting. This one has no end date. Use this to call for immediate action start lifesaving US global aid programs up again and accountability to verify that programs can use funds and operate
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/13/foreign-aid-funding-trump-administration-00204289
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2/14/2025All U.S. poverty issuesThe House budget committee released its proposed budget for the "reconciliation" package to fund the government. It has drastic cuts to critical U.S. anti-poverty programs including SNAP, Medicaid, and key education work. Use this to call for Congress to reject this proposal and protect anti-poverty programs
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-senate-budget-committees-dueling-plans/
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2/13/2024All global poverty issuesA former member of Congress (Ted Yoho R-FL) wrote an op-ed for Time detailing how he came to Congress to end foreign aid and admits now he was wrong and became a major supporter of foreign aid. Use this to call on Congress for bipartisan action to restore lifesaving foreign aid programs
https://time.com/7221668/ted-yoho-gutting-usaid-mistake-essay/
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2/12/2025U.S. Nutrition/SNAPThe House proposed a budget containing deep and alarming cuts to SNAP ($150 billion). This comes at the same time as inflation numbers just showed that costs are spiking for basic needs. Call for defense and even expansion of critical SNAP programs!
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-agriculture/2025/02/10/gop-plots-snips-to-snap-00203297
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2/7/2025All poverty issues/otherThere is a website showing the affects of the USAID stop-work order/dismantling on individual states' businesses and farmers (see column D). Use this to write media about the negative affects of this freeze on your state (or pitch your editorial board!)
https://www.usaidstopwork.com/
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1/31/2025Child Tax CreditToday (1/31) launches the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) awareness day campaign on the 50th anniversary of the credit. Use this to call for a stronger EITC and CTC that fight poverty!
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-national-partners-launch-eitc-awareness-day-on-50th-anniversary-of-the-earned-income-tax-credit
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1/30/2025Global TBThere is a deadly outbreak of TB in Kansas right now getting national headlines. Use this to call for action to support local communities to fight TB globally (and be very careful to avoid feeding anti-immigration and other harmful rhetoric)
https://www.unmc.edu/healthsecurity/transmission/2025/01/28/tuberculosis-outbreak-that-has-killed-2-in-kansas-continues-to-grow/
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1/29/2025All poverty issues/otherThe Trump Administration's now rescinded domestic grant freeze and global stop-work orders have already done untold damage. Call for restoration and STRENGTHENING of all programs serving people surviving poverty everywhere! See RESULTS action alerts.
https://results.org/volunteers/action-center/action-alerts?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns
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1/27/2025All poverty issues/otherThe Trump Admin's Stop Work Order for all US global aid programming has already begun wreaking havoc. There are new punitive threats for employees if they continue with program work. Call for an immediate reversal of the Stop Work Order before more lives are lost
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/26/trump-threatens-disciplinary-action-usaid-staff
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1/24/2025All poverty issues/otherThe Trump Admin has directed the state department to stop all action and spending on global aid. This will be catastrophic for communities all over the world. Call for a restoration and strengthening of global aid spending as soon as possible
https://www.devex.com/news/exclusive-state-department-issues-stop-work-order-on-us-aid-109160?mkt_tok=Njg1LUtCTC03NjUAAAGYOKkXGRqY2vMmIU-yIOIqseu7E2YI8x5abaZA1-c0rQYWn_jlmFHDMjCnJ7vaUPdNI5E11FRg5ln1aM_Q9qKTo0Bc1CKglfw5tr4pJr55o8uusH0
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1/23/2025Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, MalariaThe Global Fund announced it will greatly increase its goal for raising funds from private donors (instead of governments) after the US withdrawal from the World Health Org. Gavi will do similarly. Use this to call for strong funding for both orgs instead of shortchanging them and jeaopardizing public health
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/global-health-funds-push-more-private-money-fearing-government-retreat-2025-01-22/
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1/22/2025U.S. Nutrition/SNAPRESULTS partner CBPP issued a statement sounding the alarm on cuts in a proposed budget (reported by Politico) that would increase poverty, including cutting food support for 40 million people. Use this to call for protection for SNAP and other US antipoverty programs
https://www.cbpp.org/press/statements/people-across-us-would-face-more-hardship-under-leaked-republican-budget-tax
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1/21/2025All poverty issues/otherThe new Trump Administration has laid the groundwork for a kind of pause on U.S. global aid to evaluate where spending should continue. Use this to call on Congress to strengthen support for our global priorities like Gavi, N4G, and the Global Fund
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-pauses-us-foreign-aid-90-days-pending-review-2025-01-21/
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1/17/2025U.S. Nutrition/SNAPSeveral outlets have reported that some members of Congress want to use the budget reconciliation process (that goes around the filibuster) to cut funding for SNAP. Urge lawmakers to protect if not expand SNAP
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-agriculture/2025/01/13/eyeing-snap-cuts-in-reconciliation-00197735
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1/15/2025Global TBAn opinion piece in the global antipoverty publication Devex shows that AI can greatly assist in diagnosis and treatment of TB, but we just need the political will to invest in TB programs. Use this to call for a reintroduction of the End TB Now Act and investment in the Global Fund
https://www.devex.com/news/opinion-tb-is-back-as-top-infectious-killer-ai-can-change-that-109012
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1/14/2025Global Vaccines/GaviThere is a respiratory virus of growing concern in China, reminding some experts of early days before the COVID pandemic took off. While different, this emerging virus is a reminder of the importance of vaccines and health infrastructure.Use this to call for strong Gavi or Global Fund support
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/health/hmpv-virus-china.html?campaign_id=190&emc=edit_ufn_20250113&instance_id=144639&nl=from-the-times&regi_id=40425853&segment_id=188151&user_id=5cf1ec34c377db2acf05f5815f6238d8
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1/13/2025U.S. Nutrition/SNAPThe Washington Post reports that egg prices remain stubbornly high and will likely stay that way due to bird flu outbreaks. Shocks like these keep bringing grocery prices up, use this to call for a strong SNAP in the Farm Bill/reconciliation process
https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/01/10/egg-prices-shortages-bird-flu-chicken/?utm_campaign=wp_the7&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F4064d44%2F6784fdee1e5b513e7ac9f2d7%2F647e3763a2db1a033c72a37b%2F80%2F98%2F6784fdee1e5b513e7ac9f2d7
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1/10/2025Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, MalariaThe incoming Trump Administraiton is look for diseases to use an excuse to close borders. Use this to make the case that closing borders and hording resources does nothing for public health. Make the case to improve public health through investments in partnerships like the Global Fund
Inside Trump’s Search for a Health Threat to Justify His Immigration Crackdown - The New York Times
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1/9/2025Global Vaccines/GaviNew research indicates that repeated illness early in life is dangerous for children's longterm health. Use this to call for strong global child health policies, especially vaccines through support for Gavi
https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/early-childhood-infections-may-boost-risk-illness-later-life
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1/9/2025Child Tax CreditThere is more research out confirming what we know (and shouldn't have had to ask): Parents did not use 2021 expanded CTC funds on drugs, and in fact, the payments led to reduced tobacco consumption. Use this to call for a better CTC
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joe-manchin-child-tax-credit-parents-drugs_n_677e9d7ee4b018662a3b8269
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1/8/2025U.S. Housing/Renter Tax CreditThe Washington Post published an analysis showing evidence that landlords have been using an AI algorithm to keep rents high and unaffordable. Use this to make the case for "balancing the scales" for renters with a Renter Tax Credit and other housing supportshttps://wapo.st/4fWtN6U
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1/7/2025Global Vaccines/GaviThe first death from H5N1 ("bird flu") in a human in the US is confirmed. Gavi named bird flu among its concerns for action in 2025. Use this to call for strong global vaccine policy including support for Gavi
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bird-flu-h5n1-death-first-us-louisiana/
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1/6/2025Child Tax CreditGov Hochul of New York State has announced a landmark expansion of their state-level child tax credit. Use this to call for an expanded federal CTC that reaches more families with low/no incomes
https://www.rocklanddaily.com/news/governor-hochul-proposes-expansion-to-child-tax-credit
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1/3/2025Global TBLandmark study out of Brazil this week shows that one of the best ways to significantly lower case and death rates from tuberculosis is cash transfers to families facing dire poverty! Use this to call for cash assistance programs to fight TB, child mortality, hunger, and more
https://www.wfdd.org/story/tuberculosis-rates-plunge-when-families-living-poverty-get-monthly-cash-payout
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12/20/2024U.S. Housing/Renter Tax CreditHousing costs continue to climb, including (as reported by New York Times), the cost of mobile homes. These used to be considered affordable options. Use this to call for cash housing assistance including a Renter Tax Credit
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/realestate/mobile-home-prices-rising.html?unlocked_article_code=1.i04.oa07.1YJgR1LepJuD&smid=url-share
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12/20/2024Child Tax CreditWorkers for two major companies (Amazon and Starbucks) are striking today in some metro areas among other holiday-adjacent strikes. This illustrates the way wages are not matching up with expenses, forcing people into poverty. Use this to call for economic justice in the tax code through the CTC or RTC or for stronger SNAP.
https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/amazon-starbucks-workers-strike-us-delivery-christmas-new-year-holiday-celebrations-13846178.html
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12/19/2024Global TBThere are reports on the success of the ongoing phase 3 trials in Malawi of the new TB vaccine. Use this to call for strong support to stop TB, including by passing the End TB Now Act.
https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/could-tb-vaccine-phase-3-trials-malawi-be-game-changer-researchers-health-leaders
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12/19/2024The contiuing resolution (CR) to fund the government into 2025 and avoid a govt shut down has failed for now. This means there is more time to call for action on SNAP and the End TB Now Act! Write media today
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/government-shutdown-house-vote-continuing-resolution/
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12/18/2024Global Vaccines/GaviIn the New York Times today, there is a stark portrayal of the tragic consequences of inequitable vaccine access globally. Gavi is mentioned, as is the role of malnutrition in child mortality. Use this to make a call for strong Gavi support and/or Nutrition for Growth
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/health/measles-congo-vaccines.html?unlocked_article_code=1.iU4.fTwN.pK7GWe17dLIu&smid=url-share
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12/18/2024Global TBThe Guardian reports that in Tanzania and Ethiopia (where there is high TB burden), giant rats have been trained to detect TB in patients. This is a cheap and exciting innovation in TB diagnosis. Use this to call for passage of the End TB Now Act (to support innovation and diagnosis like this!)
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/dec/18/global-health-tanzania-giant-african-pouched-rats-detect-tuberculosis-tb
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12/17/2024Child Tax CreditThe bipartisan call for a larger CTC that reaches more families with low incomes continues to grow, most recently with Republican Sen. Josh Hawley. Use this to call for a strong CTC
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/scoop-gop-senator-josh-hawley-pushes-huge-increase-to-child-tax-credit/ar-AA1vYXCk
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12/16/2024U.S. Nutrition/SNAPAnother prominent politician (governor of Arkansas) has joined other is calling for limits on SNAP. Use this to make a call for expanded, strong SNAP (rather than limits).
https://www.newsweek.com/snap-benefits-arkansas-governor-huckabee-sanders-2001427
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12/13/2024Global TBA new study showed that while funding for TB research and development (R&D) is up, it is still falling short of what the United Nations says is necessary to end TB in the timeframe global communities established. Use this to call for passage of the End TB Now Act and strong funding for TB
https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2024/12/13/tuberculosis-tb-research-disease-jnj-danaher/
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12/13/2024Child Tax CreditInsurance premiums, especially for cars, are driving stubborn high inflation/costs in an outsized way. Use this to call for cash tools like the Child Tax Credit or a Renter Tax Credit so families with lower incomes can fight back against these high costs
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/12/13/car-insurance-rising-inflation/
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12/12/2024Global Vaccines/GaviIn a promising milestone, the new malaria vaccine is now available as part of routine childhood immunizations in 17 countries, covering 70% of the global malaria burden. This is a growing success story for global vaccine access, especially because local communities/providers have been leading. Use this to call for strong support for Gavi
https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/life-saving-malaria-vaccines-reach-children-in-17-endemic-countries-in-2024
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12/11/2024U.S. Nutrition/SNAPA federal judged blocked the merger of two large grocery chains, Kroger and Albertsons. The merger was rejected partially over concerns about food affordability. Use this to call attention to the need for affordable food and better/expanded SNAP
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/krogers-albertsons-merger-blocked/
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12/11/2024Child Tax CreditA new report from the Tax Policy Center shows that 17 million kids from households with lower incomes will miss out on the ful Child Tax Credit in 2025 simply because their families don't earn enough. This is unacceptable, use this to call for a stronger CTC
https://taxpolicycenter.org/taxvox/17-million-children-low-income-families-will-not-receive-full-child-tax-credit-2025
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12/9/2024Global Vaccines/GaviAt the global event, the "Nobel Week Dialogue," the CEO of Gavi reported much lower vaccine hesitancy than coverage and "buzz" seem to reflect. Especially globally, families are calling for vaccines for children (and adults). Use this to make the case for strong support for Gavi
https://www.theweek.in/news/health/2024/12/09/noise-of-anti-vaxxers-is-disproportionately-loud-vaccines-still-in-high-demand-globally.html
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12/9/2024Child Tax CreditThere is another highly successful cash assistance program, this time for new mothers in Michigan. Data from the program shows mothers spent cash aid on basic necessities and the cash payments had no impact on labor force participation. Use this example to call for cash assistance programs like the CTC, EITC, RTC.
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/12/08/how-cash-in-hand-cash-for-moms-guranteed-income-flint-michigan-jackson-mississippi/76500141007/
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12/6/2024Global Vaccines/GaviA new study shows the HPV vaccine to be an overwhelming success in preventing cervical and other cancers (caused by HPV). Use this to call for equitable vaccine access all over the world/strong support for Gavihttps://wapo.st/3Zm23SU
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12/6/2024U.S. Nutrition/SNAPA new piece in The Atlantic looks at a lapsed govt policy that has driven the rise of "food deserts" in areas with lower incomes and rural areas. Use this as a way to call for govt action to expand SNAP to cover more foods from more retailers, accessible to more people
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/12/food-deserts-robinson-patman/680765/
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12/4/2024Child Tax CreditNew America just released a report on the impacts of COVID pandemic-era aid. The data in here call for an end to toxic/wrong/harmful narratives on poverty and more support for the types of programs like expanded CTC, housing support, etc. that gave families tools to fight poverty. Use this to call for an expanded CTC or any RESULTS US policy
https://www.newamerica.org/better-life-lab/reports/a-glimpse-of-stability/
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12/4/2024U.S. Nutrition/SNAPRepublican governors just made an official request to pass a new Farm Bill immediately. Use this to call for passing a Farm Bill only if it contains a strong, accessible SNAP program
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5017538-republican-governors-farm-bill-extension/
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12/4/2024Global TBAn interesting finding emerged that fungi growing in U.S. bogs may help treat TB. Use this to call for robust support for TB programs and passage of the End TB Now Act so we can take advantage of scientific innovation like this to end TB
https://www.newsweek.com/new-tuberculosis-cure-fungi-us-bogs-1992453
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12/2/2024U.S. Nutrition/SNAPThe grocery delivery app Instacart launched a new tool to help people screen for their SNAP eligibility and connect them to resources. As more people access SNAP, a more robust SNAP stands to make a big impact on US poverty. Use this to call for expansion/protection of SNAP
https://www.marketplace.org/2024/11/27/could-a-grocery-delivery-site-help-get-more-people-signed-up-for-snap/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=7fe521ab-a6cb-4d8d-9291-92b3cd7084a6
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12/2/2024Global TBExperts and advocates continue to sound the alarm in the press on TB cases since the October report came out. Most recently, there was an op-ed by a University of Washington doctor in The Seattle Times calling for policy action (not just medical innovation). Use this to write media for the End TB Now Act/action on TB
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/stubborn-spread-of-this-disease-illustrates-global-health-challenges/
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11/30/2024Global Vaccines/GaviRFK could be a threat to global health initiatives. "He, his organizations and their officials have interfered with vaccination efforts, undermined sex education campaigns meant to stem the spread of AIDS in Africa, and railed against global organizations like the World Health Organization that are in charge of health initiatives."
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/30/world/africa/rfk-jr-kennedy-international-work-public-health-policies.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eU4.Txrk.J8fuKBBiINL3&smid=url-share
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11/22/2024Child Tax CreditYet another local universal basic income experiment has proven VERY successful, this time in the Portland-area in Oregon. Use this to call for direct cash assistance programs like the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, or a new Renter Tax Credit
https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2024/11/multnomah-countys-universal-basic-income-experiment-worked-until-the-money-ran-out.html
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11/21/2024Child Tax CreditA new map analyzes child poverty rates in each state. In EVERY state, child poverty is horrendously higher than it was during the 2021 Child Tax Credit expansion. Use this to either make a call specific to the data on your state or generally to your MOCs for action on the Child Tax Credit
https://www.newsweek.com/map-reveals-states-highest-child-poverty-rates-across-us-1973477
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11/21/2024U.S. Nutrition/SNAPAvian flu has contributed to another large spike in egg prices. There have been other staple foods experiencing price increases as well (e.g., potato products). Use this to call for action on SNAP
Retailers report egg shortage as higher prices continue amid bird flu - The Washington Post
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11/20/2024TODAY (11/20) is World Children's Day. Every single RESULTS policy priority has huge impacts for children, both global and domestic (though World Children's Day is often thought of as a global milestone associated with UNICEF). Use this milestone to call for action on any/all policy priorities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL1qWk2zKbc
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11/19/2024U.S. Nutrition/SNAPIt's reported that RFJ Jr, the Trump Admin. nominee for Health and Human Services wants to limit the foods that can be purchased with SNAP. Use this to call for an expansion of SNAP, not limitation.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/rfk-jr-wants-to-limit-snap-purchases-these-food-stocks-could-feel-the-pinch-most/ar-AA1ujj48?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=a129bc1eacfb42d8b45ea3aaab16aaf8&ei=15
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11/19/2024Global Vaccines/GaviVox just published an excellent piece looking back at the first Trump Admin and looking forward to the new one and what that means for Gavi, the Global Fund, and foreign aid in general. RESULTS staff informed the piece! Use this to call for strong support for Gavi and the Global fund and all RESULTS global priorities
https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/385606/trump-rfk-foreign-aid-global-health
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11/18/2024U.S. Nutrition/SNAPA staggering 50 million people in the US tapped into "charitable" food programs in 2023 according to a new report by Feeding America. This underscores that a large number of Americans are likely dealing with food insecurity. Use this to call for a strong Supplemental Nutritition Assistance Program (SNAP).
https://www.feedingamerica.org/research/charitable-food-assistance-participation
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11/15/2024Global Vaccines/GaviThe CDC released numbers on global measles infections, anmd it has gone up drastically- by 20% in one year (from 2022-2023) to total over 10 million infections worldwide. Use this to call for strong support for Gavi in the lame duck session and beyond
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p1114-measles-cases.html
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11/14/2024Global TBThe CDC Tuberculosis report just came out, TB is up in the US for the 3rd year in a row since 2020. Health system inequities globally are helping to fuel the surge in the US and elsewhere, use this to call for action on TB. Be careful to reject and counter harmful/false narratives about migrants "bringing disease" (which has been debunked many times).
https://www.cdc.gov/tb/php/dear-colleague-letters/2024-reported-tuberculosis-2023.html