Tax policy can reduce child poverty — our work on the Child Tax Credit in 2022
In 2021 Congress enacted historic legislation that cut child poverty by more than 40 percent. Congress must do more so those gains don’t disappear. We are doing what it takes this year to make large-scale reductions in poverty via lasting changes to our tax code.
Why are we torching our best tool to end child poverty?
My daughter and I were on the verge of homelessness before the Child Tax Credit. What’s going to happen to vulnerable families now?
A surprise letter to the editor
I bumped into some neighbors recently that I don’t see very often, and they asked me a surprising question.
A look at RESULTS campaigns in 2022
In 2021, RESULTS advocates won major victories against poverty in the emergency response to the pandemic. Now as the world continues to grapple with COVID and all its fallout, we’re pushing not just for an emergency response, but a structural response.
Celebrating advocates on International Volunteer Day
On International Volunteer Day (December 5), we salute you. You are the powerhouses around the world who make RESULTS such a vital player in the work of alleviating poverty and creating impact. Thanks to your commitment, we are able to act boldly in solidarity with those experiencing poverty, endeavoring to change public policy toward a better life for all.
Tired argument on Child Tax Credit is simply wrong
Caring for our children is one of the most important contributions anyone can make to society. Our children, my children, are our top priority, and they are non-negotiable.
Speaking up to a senator in the national spotlight
This fall Senator Sinema has been in the national headlines almost daily as Congress debates the essential recovery package. Her office is getting inundated with calls from lobbyists and activists and journalists from every part of the country. So the first time I met with her staff, I was incredibly nervous, wondering how I was even qualified.
The Global Fund: a foundation for health equity
The Biden-Harris administration can rally the global community and transform the world’s pandemic preparedness, prevention and response.
A parking lot Zoom meeting with Congress
The first time I met with a congressional office, I was sitting in my car in the parking lot outside a busy coffee shop and feeling nervous. A few members of my RESULTS group and I were meeting virtually with our senator’s staff, and it was a little overwhelming not knowing what to expect.
A mixed bag on global education
Thankfully the White House pledge is not the end of the story. The final decision falls to Congress – which means they still can deliver the $1 billion that’s needed for GPE. And together we’ll make sure they do.
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The latest from Capitol Hill on a reconciliation package
This page will be regularly updated as Congress debates the current reconciliation package. Check back for the latest.
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White House intends to pledge $6 billion for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria 7th Replenishment
Today’s announcement is a hugely important step forward against AIDS, TB and malaria, and in building the health delivery systems to stop the pandemics of today and the future.
Remembering Rep. Don Young of Alaska
For more than forty years, RESULTS volunteers in Alaska were met by Rep. Don Young and his staff with an open door when they came to discuss the fight against global poverty.
U.S. to host next pledging summit for Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
As replenishment host, the Biden administration can help rally dramatic new investment in The Global Fund to help end the pandemics of today and help stop the pandemics of the future.
Leadership on global education falls back to Congress, after Biden administration refuses to step up
At the financing summit for the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) today, the Biden administration affirmed its intent to cut funding for global education.
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Tax policy can reduce child poverty — our work on the Child Tax Credit in 2022
In 2021 Congress enacted historic legislation that cut child poverty by more than 40 percent. Congress must do more so those gains don’t disappear. We are doing what it takes this year to make large-scale reductions in poverty via lasting changes to our tax code.
Returning to the Hill as Global Fund Advocates
At our first in-person event in years, I was able to see the power that grassroots advocates have when we come together to push for global health funding. As a new staff member, it was so amazing to witness the confidence and passion that grassroots groups demonstrated at congressional advocacy meetings for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria.
House passed bipartisan malnutrition bill—now onto the Senate!
For months, we have been asking our members of Congress to co-sponsor the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act. And our advocacy is paying off! After receiving more than 100 bipartisan co-sponsors, the House of Representatives passed the bill last week. This is a promising signal of U.S. commitment to ending preventable child deaths caused by malnutrition. But our work is not done—we also need to make sure this bill passes in the Senate!
85 years old, and just getting started
I’m 85 years old, and I became an advocate for the first time last year. Some people say I’m too old to make an impact, and I should just focus on myself. But I have so many stories and experiences to share. I believe you’re never too old to learn and create change.