By Ann Beeson, Oliver Bernstein, Eva DeLuna Castro, Anne Dunkelberg, Luis Figueroa, Monifa Jordan, Amy Knop-Narbutis, and Chandra Kring Villanueva. Today marks a milestone for our 35-year-old organization, as we
At Every Texan, we were pleased to provide the research for the third edition of Economic Issues for Women in Texas, a new study by the Texas Women’s Foundation. This
The Coronavirus pandemic is a game-changer that should end the politics of fear against immigrants. Throughout our nation’s history, some people have often scapegoated immigrants for political gains. President Trump
On April 29, a group of advocates including CPPP wrote to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to encourage the agency to fix rules so Texans don’t have to choose between their safety
As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, Texas college students are facing the perfect storm of health, education, financial, and familial challenges. Many Texas students faced only days’ notice of
Our local, state and Congressional leaders have taken critical steps over the past several weeks to address the public health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19. Swift action by state
Earlier this week, State Comptroller Glenn Hegar discussed COVID-19’s impact on the Texas economy and what that means for the 2020-2021 state budget. Commenting on a wide range of state
Texans are losing jobs at an historic pace in these early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the vital role of unemployment insurance (UI). UI is a critical backstop, enabling
As we begin to wrap our heads around this unprecedented national emergency, one thing has been made clear: All working Americans need access to paid sick leave. The coronavirus crisis has made it evident that paid sick leave is crucial
The COVID-19 outbreak has reminded us that any one person’s well-being depends on everyone else’s. Texans must work together to help those bearing a disproportionate brunt of the harm caused by the
