Coalition on Human Needs
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We're officially in the longest government shutdown in American history, and now, communities are struggling even more to make ends meet. Join us on November 6 as they explain recent developments in SNAP and rising health care premiums.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
We're officially in the longest government shutdown in American history, and now, communities are struggling even more to make ends meet. Join us on November 6 as they explain recent developments in SNAP and rising health care premiums.
Thanks, @nlada.bsky.social for the promotion!
🔗 bit.ly/3JDNRke
Thanks, @nlada.bsky.social for the promotion!
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Child care educators are the backbone of our communities. Yet this morning, a teacher in Chicago was forcibly removed from her day care center.
No one deserves to be treated this inhumanely. And especially not those who care for our kids.
wgntv.com/news/chicago...
No one deserves to be treated this inhumanely. And especially not those who care for our kids.
wgntv.com/news/chicago...
VIDEO: Day care teacher detained by ICE agents on Chicago’s North Side
A day care teacher was taken into ICE custody Wednesday morning at the Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Early Learning Center in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Child care educators are the backbone of our communities. Yet this morning, a teacher in Chicago was forcibly removed from her day care center.
No one deserves to be treated this inhumanely. And especially not those who care for our kids.
wgntv.com/news/chicago...
No one deserves to be treated this inhumanely. And especially not those who care for our kids.
wgntv.com/news/chicago...
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Imagine watching your beloved colleague be taken out of the blue. Imagine what the children are feeling after seeing their beloved caregiver taken. This is what is happening, right here & right now in our country.
November 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Imagine watching your beloved colleague be taken out of the blue. Imagine what the children are feeling after seeing their beloved caregiver taken. This is what is happening, right here & right now in our country.
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This video is devastating. Imagine dropping your child off at daycare, only to learn that ICE took a beloved caregiver in front of the children minutes after. Imagine going to work to care for beloved children, only to be ripped away from them and your own family by ICE.
Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school
November 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This video is devastating. Imagine dropping your child off at daycare, only to learn that ICE took a beloved caregiver in front of the children minutes after. Imagine going to work to care for beloved children, only to be ripped away from them and your own family by ICE.
Small-biz owners from Main Street Alliance are sounding the alarm as Congress lets the ACA's enhanced premium tax credits edge toward expiration w/ no alternative in place.
More how the GOP's #HealthcareHeist is raising costs for small businesses nationwide 👇
More how the GOP's #HealthcareHeist is raising costs for small businesses nationwide 👇
Main Street Hardships: Small Business Owners Speak Out as the GOP Attempts Healthcare Heist
Small business owners are sounding the alarm as Congress lets the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs) edge toward expiration with no alternative in place.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Small-biz owners from Main Street Alliance are sounding the alarm as Congress lets the ACA's enhanced premium tax credits edge toward expiration w/ no alternative in place.
More how the GOP's #HealthcareHeist is raising costs for small businesses nationwide 👇
More how the GOP's #HealthcareHeist is raising costs for small businesses nationwide 👇
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🩺 Janet from IL has a medical implant that costs her $580 a month - in addition her $900/mo insurance premiums and $350/mo supplemental insurance for her husband.
Without ACA tax credits, she can't afford that implant, but she definitely can't afford a $36,000 surgery to take it out either.
Without ACA tax credits, she can't afford that implant, but she definitely can't afford a $36,000 surgery to take it out either.
October 31, 2025 at 8:22 PM
🩺 Janet from IL has a medical implant that costs her $580 a month - in addition her $900/mo insurance premiums and $350/mo supplemental insurance for her husband.
Without ACA tax credits, she can't afford that implant, but she definitely can't afford a $36,000 surgery to take it out either.
Without ACA tax credits, she can't afford that implant, but she definitely can't afford a $36,000 surgery to take it out either.
Today is the #SNAPDayOfAction, and we need you to join us and act now.
42 million Americans are at risk of losing SNAP benefits on Nov 1st. USDA has a contingency fund but hasn't released it. Contact your Members of Congress today: actionnetwork.org/letters/cong...
42 million Americans are at risk of losing SNAP benefits on Nov 1st. USDA has a contingency fund but hasn't released it. Contact your Members of Congress today: actionnetwork.org/letters/cong...
October 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Today is the #SNAPDayOfAction, and we need you to join us and act now.
42 million Americans are at risk of losing SNAP benefits on Nov 1st. USDA has a contingency fund but hasn't released it. Contact your Members of Congress today: actionnetwork.org/letters/cong...
42 million Americans are at risk of losing SNAP benefits on Nov 1st. USDA has a contingency fund but hasn't released it. Contact your Members of Congress today: actionnetwork.org/letters/cong...
After serving as CHN's executive director for more than two decades, Deborah Weinstein has informed CHN’s Board of Directors and staff that she plans to retire at the end of June, 2026.
Full statement below.
www.chn.org/voices/debor...
Full statement below.
www.chn.org/voices/debor...
Deborah Weinstein Will Step Down as Executive Director of the Coalition on Human Needs in June, 2026
After serving as CHN's executive director for more than two decades, Deborah has informed CHN’s Board of Directors and staff that she plans to retire at the end of June, 2026.
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October 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
After serving as CHN's executive director for more than two decades, Deborah Weinstein has informed CHN’s Board of Directors and staff that she plans to retire at the end of June, 2026.
Full statement below.
www.chn.org/voices/debor...
Full statement below.
www.chn.org/voices/debor...
We invite you to join us this Saturday — NO KINGS DAY — in more than 2,500 cities and communities across the nation, people will take to the streets to make it clear to President Trump: we don’t have kings or dictators in this country.
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RSVP to join an action near you: nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=chn
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RSVP to join an action near you: nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=chn
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
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October 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
We invite you to join us this Saturday — NO KINGS DAY — in more than 2,500 cities and communities across the nation, people will take to the streets to make it clear to President Trump: we don’t have kings or dictators in this country.
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RSVP to join an action near you: nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=chn
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RSVP to join an action near you: nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=chn
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The shutdown isn’t just about politics.
According to CBO, if Congress fails to extend enhanced premium tax credits, premiums will spike by as much as 75%. ~4M will lose coverage.
Real ppl's lives are on the line. Hear their stories. Tell Congress to act. communitycatalyst.org/news/memo-th...
According to CBO, if Congress fails to extend enhanced premium tax credits, premiums will spike by as much as 75%. ~4M will lose coverage.
Real ppl's lives are on the line. Hear their stories. Tell Congress to act. communitycatalyst.org/news/memo-th...
Millions Could Lose Health Coverage If Congress Fails to Act
YouTube video by Community Catalyst
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October 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The shutdown isn’t just about politics.
According to CBO, if Congress fails to extend enhanced premium tax credits, premiums will spike by as much as 75%. ~4M will lose coverage.
Real ppl's lives are on the line. Hear their stories. Tell Congress to act. communitycatalyst.org/news/memo-th...
According to CBO, if Congress fails to extend enhanced premium tax credits, premiums will spike by as much as 75%. ~4M will lose coverage.
Real ppl's lives are on the line. Hear their stories. Tell Congress to act. communitycatalyst.org/news/memo-th...
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🚨 Premium costs could double for millions if Congress doesn’t act.
Call your members of Congress during #CareNotCuts Week of Action and tell them to make enhanced premium tax credits permanent.
Every call counts! 877-851-2521
Call your members of Congress during #CareNotCuts Week of Action and tell them to make enhanced premium tax credits permanent.
Every call counts! 877-851-2521
October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🚨 Premium costs could double for millions if Congress doesn’t act.
Call your members of Congress during #CareNotCuts Week of Action and tell them to make enhanced premium tax credits permanent.
Every call counts! 877-851-2521
Call your members of Congress during #CareNotCuts Week of Action and tell them to make enhanced premium tax credits permanent.
Every call counts! 877-851-2521
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CTAN is honored to collaborate with @justiceleaders.bsky.social, National Parents Union, and compassionate partners to share a Love Letter to Immigrant Families. Please share widely to let immigrant parents know they are seen, heard, & cared for!
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/10/stay...
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/10/stay...
Manteniéndonos Íntegros y Unidos: Una Carta de Amor y Guía de Apoyo Para Familias Inmigrantes - Children Thrive Action Network
Los recientes ataques del gobierno federal han dejado un impacto duradero en las familias y comunidades inmigrantes. Durante estos tiempos difíciles, reconocemos el impacto mental que están enfrentand...
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October 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
CTAN is honored to collaborate with @justiceleaders.bsky.social, National Parents Union, and compassionate partners to share a Love Letter to Immigrant Families. Please share widely to let immigrant parents know they are seen, heard, & cared for!
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/10/stay...
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/10/stay...
A6: Members of Congress should get back to work to meet three urgent needs now: extend the ACA tax credits, require that bipartisan funding enacted by Congress is spent, and reopen government with funding levels adequate to prevent cuts.
Q6: What can Congress do right now to fix this? #CareNotCuts
October 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A6: Members of Congress should get back to work to meet three urgent needs now: extend the ACA tax credits, require that bipartisan funding enacted by Congress is spent, and reopen government with funding levels adequate to prevent cuts.
A5: You bet! It's going to impact everyone.
If a large number of people drop their insurance, the market may become less stable.
Healthy people leaving could lead to a smaller pool of insured individuals, which can drive up premiums for everyone, including those with private insurance.
If a large number of people drop their insurance, the market may become less stable.
Healthy people leaving could lead to a smaller pool of insured individuals, which can drive up premiums for everyone, including those with private insurance.
Q5: What does letting premium tax credits expire mean for everyone’s health care costs, even people with private insurance? #CareNotCuts
October 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
A5: You bet! It's going to impact everyone.
If a large number of people drop their insurance, the market may become less stable.
Healthy people leaving could lead to a smaller pool of insured individuals, which can drive up premiums for everyone, including those with private insurance.
If a large number of people drop their insurance, the market may become less stable.
Healthy people leaving could lead to a smaller pool of insured individuals, which can drive up premiums for everyone, including those with private insurance.
A4.1: ACA premium tax credits mean more affordable health insurance for families by lowering monthly premiums, leading to increased enrollment and better health outcomes. For communities, this translates to a healthier population and reduced costs for hospitals from uncompensated care.
Q4: What do premium tax credits mean for families and communities? #CareNotCuts
October 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A4.1: ACA premium tax credits mean more affordable health insurance for families by lowering monthly premiums, leading to increased enrollment and better health outcomes. For communities, this translates to a healthier population and reduced costs for hospitals from uncompensated care.
A3: Congressional inaction could lead to millions losing their health coverage and could cause marketplace insurance markets to shrink.
October 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A3: Congressional inaction could lead to millions losing their health coverage and could cause marketplace insurance markets to shrink.
A2: The situation with the expiring ACA tax credits is that enhanced subsidies, extended through the end of 2025, are set to expire unless Congress acts, which would cause premiums to rise significantly for millions of Americans.
Q2: How did we get here? #CareNotCuts
October 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
A2: The situation with the expiring ACA tax credits is that enhanced subsidies, extended through the end of 2025, are set to expire unless Congress acts, which would cause premiums to rise significantly for millions of Americans.
A1: Premium tax credits reduce your premium for most Marketplace plans. The amount of the tax credit you may receive depends on your income and the cost of Marketplace health plans in your area. Great resource from @kffhealthnews.org www.kff.org/faqs/faqs-he...
October 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A1: Premium tax credits reduce your premium for most Marketplace plans. The amount of the tax credit you may receive depends on your income and the cost of Marketplace health plans in your area. Great resource from @kffhealthnews.org www.kff.org/faqs/faqs-he...
CHN is proud to be at the Interfaith Rally with Faith Leaders and Members of Congress this morning. We urge for the renewal of #ACA tax credits for 24 million Americans and an end to the shutdown through bipartisan action. CHN board member Laura Peralta-Schulte of @networklobby.bsky.social is MCing!
October 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
CHN is proud to be at the Interfaith Rally with Faith Leaders and Members of Congress this morning. We urge for the renewal of #ACA tax credits for 24 million Americans and an end to the shutdown through bipartisan action. CHN board member Laura Peralta-Schulte of @networklobby.bsky.social is MCing!
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The Trump Administration’s threat to illegally fire more workers if the President doesn’t get his way is blatant extortion: using working people and their families as pawns in a power play with no concern for who gets hurt.
September 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The Trump Administration’s threat to illegally fire more workers if the President doesn’t get his way is blatant extortion: using working people and their families as pawns in a power play with no concern for who gets hurt.
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TOMORROW, 9/18: We're partnering w/ @tnimmigrant.bsky.social to support two courageous witnesses who will testify before Congress about their firsthand experiences with the harm of Trump’s mass deportation regime.
🖥️Tune in at 8:30 AM ET on 9/18 to hear their stories: www.youtube.com/live/m47GZMk...
🖥️Tune in at 8:30 AM ET on 9/18 to hear their stories: www.youtube.com/live/m47GZMk...
Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Assault Destroys U.S. Families and Communities
YouTube video by Representative Pramila Jayapal
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September 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
TOMORROW, 9/18: We're partnering w/ @tnimmigrant.bsky.social to support two courageous witnesses who will testify before Congress about their firsthand experiences with the harm of Trump’s mass deportation regime.
🖥️Tune in at 8:30 AM ET on 9/18 to hear their stories: www.youtube.com/live/m47GZMk...
🖥️Tune in at 8:30 AM ET on 9/18 to hear their stories: www.youtube.com/live/m47GZMk...
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This Thursday, 9/18, @jayapal.house.gov is hosting a shadow hearing to shine a light on the lawlessness and harm of Trump’s mass deportation regime.
With @tnimmigrant.bsky.social, we're supporting two brave witnesses — Chelsea White & Mimi Lettunich — in advocating for their loved ones in D.C.
With @tnimmigrant.bsky.social, we're supporting two brave witnesses — Chelsea White & Mimi Lettunich — in advocating for their loved ones in D.C.
September 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This Thursday, 9/18, @jayapal.house.gov is hosting a shadow hearing to shine a light on the lawlessness and harm of Trump’s mass deportation regime.
With @tnimmigrant.bsky.social, we're supporting two brave witnesses — Chelsea White & Mimi Lettunich — in advocating for their loved ones in D.C.
With @tnimmigrant.bsky.social, we're supporting two brave witnesses — Chelsea White & Mimi Lettunich — in advocating for their loved ones in D.C.
As the FAMILY Act is being reintroduced today, we’re calling on you to email your lawmakers and tell them to support this legislation to ensure that all workers can take the time they need without risking their job or income. #ForFAMILY #PaidLeaveForAll act.nationalpartnership.org/a/family-act
September 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
As the FAMILY Act is being reintroduced today, we’re calling on you to email your lawmakers and tell them to support this legislation to ensure that all workers can take the time they need without risking their job or income. #ForFAMILY #PaidLeaveForAll act.nationalpartnership.org/a/family-act
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CHN submitted a comment to HHS on its new guidance that would jeopardize $27 billion in federal programs for people in need, restricting access to health, education, and social services based on immigration status. Read more on our #Voices4HumanNeeds blog. www.chn.org/voices/when-...
When Care Becomes an Immigration Checkpoint, We All Lose
For 30 years, there has been an understanding that programs keeping families healthy and safe should not be turned into tools to police immigration status.
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August 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM
CHN submitted a comment to HHS on its new guidance that would jeopardize $27 billion in federal programs for people in need, restricting access to health, education, and social services based on immigration status. Read more on our #Voices4HumanNeeds blog. www.chn.org/voices/when-...