Dispatch from My Hometown of El Paso
CEO Ann Beeson visits my hometown of El Paso I recently returned to my hometown of El Paso with our CEO, Ann Beeson, for a series of meetings. The visit
February 6, 2020
Kaitlan Wong, Deputy Director of Research and Data
Kaitlan Wong joined Every Texan in 2021 as a Research Analyst supporting data-based advocacy efforts in the movement for a more just and equitable Texas. Born and raised in Nebraska, Kaitlan earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Political Science with minors in History and Human Rights at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Prior to joining Every Texan, she worked as the Data Manager at the Nebraska Civic Engagement Table, an organization that works to strengthen nonprofit collaboration and increase voter turnout among the rising American electorate. During her time at university, Kaitlan also served as a service-learning coordinator at UNL’s Center for Civic Engagement and was a research assistant at History Nebraska.
Where to find me during session: Analyzing data on my computer at home
Book of the year: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Kaitlan's Recent Work
Transitions on our Renowned Research Team
For nearly 15 years, Dr. Frances Deviney has been one of CPPP’s most talented data mavens and leaders. As our long-time research director and as our Chief Operating Officer for
November 18, 2019
UPDATED: 10 Things Texans Need to Know on New Federal “Public Charge” Regulation
1) What is the new Public Charge rule? It’s a new U.S. Department of Homeland Security rule that will make it harder for people to go through the lawful immigration
November 12, 2019
November 7, 2019
Time to Invest in Webb County and Laredo Children
If the border economy in Laredo and Webb County is booming, then why are kids in the area facing so many challenges? A new report takes a deep-dive into the
November 7, 2019
Our Top Takeaways from the New Census Data
This week, the U.S. Census Bureau released data from the 2018 American Community Survey (ACS). The American Community Survey estimates are released annually and allow us to track how Texans
September 26, 2019
Backsliding on Texas Children’s Health: More Uninsured, Fewer Enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP
All Texans should have access to affordable, high-quality health care. This is especially true for children, who represent the future of our state and rely on today’s leaders to enact
September 6, 2019
Proposal to Gut Food Assistance Program Could Threaten Millions of Texans
This week, the Trump Administration proposed changing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly “food stamps”) in a way that could take away basic food assistance from potentially millions of
July 24, 2019
Texas Should Treat Asylum-Seeking Migrant Families with Respect and Dignity
On July 12, 2019, the Texas Legislature will hold a joint hearing of the House Homeland Security and Public Safety and International Relations and Economic Development Committees related to the
July 12, 2019
Real Protections for Kids and Families in the Newest Texas Medicaid Managed Care Laws
In June 2018, the Dallas Morning News began publishing a series of in-depth investigative reports on Texans harmed through Medicaid managed care, potential conflicts of interest, and weaknesses in oversight and enforcement of Medicaid
July 11, 2019