As the DREAMers stood up one by one, beaming with pride as their stories were revealed to the audience, Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) looked on like a proud father. He has stood by his “adopted” children for years; he has fought for them and protested with them. He has embodied the optimistic and undying spirit these young adults carry through the most trying and dangerous times of...
Once again, we have Republicans in this country putting their own political interests over the needs of their constituents. This time, it’s in the implementation of the Medicaid expansion in the Affordable Care Act, a measure that would extend coverage to millions currently without quality health care. This would also cut costs states currently face from emergency room visits by the...
Today’s Washington Post documents crucial organizing work undertaken by the Center for Community Change. One of the Post’s top reporters demonstrates the immense power of bringing together the voices of the grass roots. We are proud to be part of the story but also humbled by the courage of the immigrant right’s community, especially the vibrant community...
Peter Edelman sat down with Democracy Now! to discuss his new book, "So Rich, So Poor: Why It’s So Hard to End Poverty in America." Currently, one in every two Americans live in poverty. Peter Edelman talks about this startling statistic and today’s economy. The Center and our partners advocate for a bold jobs agenda to jump start the economy and relieve the massive...
