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El cierre de gobierno más largo de Estados Unidos terminó, pero sus repercusiones aún afectan a la nación.
La economísta experta Alejandra Y. Castillo explica con claridad que significa para millones de familias.
Leer aquí: publuu.com/flip-book/92...
La economísta experta Alejandra Y. Castillo explica con claridad que significa para millones de familias.
Leer aquí: publuu.com/flip-book/92...
November 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
El cierre de gobierno más largo de Estados Unidos terminó, pero sus repercusiones aún afectan a la nación.
La economísta experta Alejandra Y. Castillo explica con claridad que significa para millones de familias.
Leer aquí: publuu.com/flip-book/92...
La economísta experta Alejandra Y. Castillo explica con claridad que significa para millones de familias.
Leer aquí: publuu.com/flip-book/92...
The longest government shutdown in US history has ended, but its repercussions continue to affect the nation.
Economic expert Alejandra Y. Castillo clearly explains what this means for millions of families.
Read here: publuu.com/flip-book/92...
Economic expert Alejandra Y. Castillo clearly explains what this means for millions of families.
Read here: publuu.com/flip-book/92...
November 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The longest government shutdown in US history has ended, but its repercussions continue to affect the nation.
Economic expert Alejandra Y. Castillo clearly explains what this means for millions of families.
Read here: publuu.com/flip-book/92...
Economic expert Alejandra Y. Castillo clearly explains what this means for millions of families.
Read here: publuu.com/flip-book/92...
Liz Pancotti says state and local officials can act now to curb corporate practices—freezing utility rates, banning rent-setting algorithms, and lowering concession and ticket fees—to ease the burden on families facing rising costs.
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Liz Pancotti says state and local officials can act now to curb corporate practices—freezing utility rates, banning rent-setting algorithms, and lowering concession and ticket fees—to ease the burden on families facing rising costs.
From groceries to rent to utility bills, families are paying more because corporations have more control. In Georgia, algorithmic rent-setting tools like RealPage have pushed Atlanta rents up by over $180 a month.
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
From groceries to rent to utility bills, families are paying more because corporations have more control. In Georgia, algorithmic rent-setting tools like RealPage have pushed Atlanta rents up by over $180 a month.
El cierre más largo de la historia no solo provocó el cierre de oficinas; su impacto fue mucho mayor.
Escucha a Alejandra Y. Castillo, hablar sobre los costos reales: retrasos en los pagos, interrupción de servicios y un Congreso republicano que priorizó la política sobre el bienestar de la gente.
Escucha a Alejandra Y. Castillo, hablar sobre los costos reales: retrasos en los pagos, interrupción de servicios y un Congreso republicano que priorizó la política sobre el bienestar de la gente.
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
El cierre más largo de la historia no solo provocó el cierre de oficinas; su impacto fue mucho mayor.
Escucha a Alejandra Y. Castillo, hablar sobre los costos reales: retrasos en los pagos, interrupción de servicios y un Congreso republicano que priorizó la política sobre el bienestar de la gente.
Escucha a Alejandra Y. Castillo, hablar sobre los costos reales: retrasos en los pagos, interrupción de servicios y un Congreso republicano que priorizó la política sobre el bienestar de la gente.
The longest shutdown in history didn't just close offices — its impact went far beyond that.
Listen to Alejandra Y. Castillo as she breaks down the real costs: delayed paychecks, lost services, & a Republican Congress that chose politics over people's wellbeing.
Listen to Alejandra Y. Castillo as she breaks down the real costs: delayed paychecks, lost services, & a Republican Congress that chose politics over people's wellbeing.
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The longest shutdown in history didn't just close offices — its impact went far beyond that.
Listen to Alejandra Y. Castillo as she breaks down the real costs: delayed paychecks, lost services, & a Republican Congress that chose politics over people's wellbeing.
Listen to Alejandra Y. Castillo as she breaks down the real costs: delayed paychecks, lost services, & a Republican Congress that chose politics over people's wellbeing.
"They talk about fiscal responsibility but use public money for anything other than the mission."
@choprausa.bsky.social on the Trump administration's dismantling of the CFPB—an agency that was returning billions to consumers, capping late fees, removing medical debt from credit reports, and more.
@choprausa.bsky.social on the Trump administration's dismantling of the CFPB—an agency that was returning billions to consumers, capping late fees, removing medical debt from credit reports, and more.
November 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
"They talk about fiscal responsibility but use public money for anything other than the mission."
@choprausa.bsky.social on the Trump administration's dismantling of the CFPB—an agency that was returning billions to consumers, capping late fees, removing medical debt from credit reports, and more.
@choprausa.bsky.social on the Trump administration's dismantling of the CFPB—an agency that was returning billions to consumers, capping late fees, removing medical debt from credit reports, and more.
Millions of Americans are already squeezed by rising prices and now are facing steep health care premium spikes.
All because Congressional Republicans refused to extend enhanced tax credits that help families afford coverage.
Alejandra Y. Castillo on @wvns59news.bsky.social
All because Congressional Republicans refused to extend enhanced tax credits that help families afford coverage.
Alejandra Y. Castillo on @wvns59news.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Millions of Americans are already squeezed by rising prices and now are facing steep health care premium spikes.
All because Congressional Republicans refused to extend enhanced tax credits that help families afford coverage.
Alejandra Y. Castillo on @wvns59news.bsky.social
All because Congressional Republicans refused to extend enhanced tax credits that help families afford coverage.
Alejandra Y. Castillo on @wvns59news.bsky.social
This winter, the average family will spend $976 on heating, a 7.6% increase from last year.
Trump's policies are slowing renewable energy growth and reducing assistance for struggling households, leaving families with higher bills and fewer protections against debt. @jmargetta.bsky.social
Trump's policies are slowing renewable energy growth and reducing assistance for struggling households, leaving families with higher bills and fewer protections against debt. @jmargetta.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This winter, the average family will spend $976 on heating, a 7.6% increase from last year.
Trump's policies are slowing renewable energy growth and reducing assistance for struggling households, leaving families with higher bills and fewer protections against debt. @jmargetta.bsky.social
Trump's policies are slowing renewable energy growth and reducing assistance for struggling households, leaving families with higher bills and fewer protections against debt. @jmargetta.bsky.social
Esta semana en Radio Bilingue, Lorelei Salas habló sobre cómo millones de personas se enfrentan a la inseguridad económica debido al aumento de los precios de los alimentos, la electricidad y los seguros de salud.
+20 millones de personas se ven obligadas a elegir entre comida y atención médica.
+20 millones de personas se ven obligadas a elegir entre comida y atención médica.
November 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Esta semana en Radio Bilingue, Lorelei Salas habló sobre cómo millones de personas se enfrentan a la inseguridad económica debido al aumento de los precios de los alimentos, la electricidad y los seguros de salud.
+20 millones de personas se ven obligadas a elegir entre comida y atención médica.
+20 millones de personas se ven obligadas a elegir entre comida y atención médica.
This week on Radio Bilingue, Lorelei Salas discussed how millions are facing economic insecurity due to skyrocketing food, electricity, & health insurance premiums.
20+ million people are being left to choose between food & medical care.
20+ million people are being left to choose between food & medical care.
November 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This week on Radio Bilingue, Lorelei Salas discussed how millions are facing economic insecurity due to skyrocketing food, electricity, & health insurance premiums.
20+ million people are being left to choose between food & medical care.
20+ million people are being left to choose between food & medical care.
Taxing extreme wealth isn’t a break from American tradition—it’s a return to it.
In a new op-ed, @vanessawilliamson.bsky.social and @bearerfriend.bsky.social trace warnings from early American thinkers who saw concentrated wealth as a direct threat to government and political freedom.
In a new op-ed, @vanessawilliamson.bsky.social and @bearerfriend.bsky.social trace warnings from early American thinkers who saw concentrated wealth as a direct threat to government and political freedom.
November 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Taxing extreme wealth isn’t a break from American tradition—it’s a return to it.
In a new op-ed, @vanessawilliamson.bsky.social and @bearerfriend.bsky.social trace warnings from early American thinkers who saw concentrated wealth as a direct threat to government and political freedom.
In a new op-ed, @vanessawilliamson.bsky.social and @bearerfriend.bsky.social trace warnings from early American thinkers who saw concentrated wealth as a direct threat to government and political freedom.
Alejandra Y. Castillo habló con Telemundo 44 sobre cómo SNAP impulsa la estabilidad, salud y economía local.
Esta semana la distribución de dichos beneficios continúa en el limbo tras una última petición de Trump para bloquear los fondos.
Esta semana la distribución de dichos beneficios continúa en el limbo tras una última petición de Trump para bloquear los fondos.
November 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Alejandra Y. Castillo habló con Telemundo 44 sobre cómo SNAP impulsa la estabilidad, salud y economía local.
Esta semana la distribución de dichos beneficios continúa en el limbo tras una última petición de Trump para bloquear los fondos.
Esta semana la distribución de dichos beneficios continúa en el limbo tras una última petición de Trump para bloquear los fondos.
Alejandra Y. Castillo spoke with Telemundo 44 about how SNAP helps stabilize local economies.
This week, the distribution of these benefits remains in limbo following Trump's latest request to block the funds.
This week, the distribution of these benefits remains in limbo following Trump's latest request to block the funds.
November 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Alejandra Y. Castillo spoke with Telemundo 44 about how SNAP helps stabilize local economies.
This week, the distribution of these benefits remains in limbo following Trump's latest request to block the funds.
This week, the distribution of these benefits remains in limbo following Trump's latest request to block the funds.
Trump’s 50-year mortgage is a short-term gimmick that will cost families hundreds of thousands more. The administration's tariff and immigration policies are worsening housing affordability by reducing the supply of labor and driving up costs. This only makes it worse. @bharatramamurti.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Trump’s 50-year mortgage is a short-term gimmick that will cost families hundreds of thousands more. The administration's tariff and immigration policies are worsening housing affordability by reducing the supply of labor and driving up costs. This only makes it worse. @bharatramamurti.bsky.social
Starbucks workers are striking nationwide after four years without a contract. With the NLRB weakened and corporate lawbreaking largely unchecked, executives face little pressure to bargain in good faith.
“More and more CEOs consider their workers dispensable,” said Jennifer Abruzzo.
“More and more CEOs consider their workers dispensable,” said Jennifer Abruzzo.
November 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Starbucks workers are striking nationwide after four years without a contract. With the NLRB weakened and corporate lawbreaking largely unchecked, executives face little pressure to bargain in good faith.
“More and more CEOs consider their workers dispensable,” said Jennifer Abruzzo.
“More and more CEOs consider their workers dispensable,” said Jennifer Abruzzo.
Este lunes Alejandra Y. Castillo se sentó con Jorge Ramos para hablar sobre el impacto del cierre de gobierno en el bolsillo familiar, empleos y por qué la normalidad no vuelve de inmediato después de 40 días de caos en el gobierno federal.
November 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Este lunes Alejandra Y. Castillo se sentó con Jorge Ramos para hablar sobre el impacto del cierre de gobierno en el bolsillo familiar, empleos y por qué la normalidad no vuelve de inmediato después de 40 días de caos en el gobierno federal.
Watch Alejandra Y. Castillo sit down with Jorge Ramos to discuss the impact of the shutdown on families' finances, jobs, and why normalcy is not returning immediately after 40 days of chaos in the federal government.
November 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Watch Alejandra Y. Castillo sit down with Jorge Ramos to discuss the impact of the shutdown on families' finances, jobs, and why normalcy is not returning immediately after 40 days of chaos in the federal government.
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health plans has begun, and millions of Americans are facing steep increases in monthly premiums.
Families shouldn’t have to choose between paying for health care and covering rent, groceries, or other essentials.
Families shouldn’t have to choose between paying for health care and covering rent, groceries, or other essentials.
November 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health plans has begun, and millions of Americans are facing steep increases in monthly premiums.
Families shouldn’t have to choose between paying for health care and covering rent, groceries, or other essentials.
Families shouldn’t have to choose between paying for health care and covering rent, groceries, or other essentials.
"The president is looking for a quick fix to a market that is fundamentally broken."
Stretching payments over 50 years means families spend more on interest while doing nothing to address the housing shortage driving prices higher. We need more homes, not more debt. @alexsjacquez.bsky.social
Stretching payments over 50 years means families spend more on interest while doing nothing to address the housing shortage driving prices higher. We need more homes, not more debt. @alexsjacquez.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
"The president is looking for a quick fix to a market that is fundamentally broken."
Stretching payments over 50 years means families spend more on interest while doing nothing to address the housing shortage driving prices higher. We need more homes, not more debt. @alexsjacquez.bsky.social
Stretching payments over 50 years means families spend more on interest while doing nothing to address the housing shortage driving prices higher. We need more homes, not more debt. @alexsjacquez.bsky.social
When people can’t afford preventative health care, they delay treatment until it’s more expensive.
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social says soaring premiums will hit rural communities hardest, where many hospitals have already reduced services or closed, worsening the affordability crisis. @wamu.org
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social says soaring premiums will hit rural communities hardest, where many hospitals have already reduced services or closed, worsening the affordability crisis. @wamu.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
When people can’t afford preventative health care, they delay treatment until it’s more expensive.
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social says soaring premiums will hit rural communities hardest, where many hospitals have already reduced services or closed, worsening the affordability crisis. @wamu.org
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social says soaring premiums will hit rural communities hardest, where many hospitals have already reduced services or closed, worsening the affordability crisis. @wamu.org
Lorelei Salas advierte que las primas de los seguros de salud están aumentando un 114%.
Con las familias trabajadoras ya pasando apuros económicos, la gente se enfrenta a decisiones difíciles: comprar comida o pagar la atención médica.
Con las familias trabajadoras ya pasando apuros económicos, la gente se enfrenta a decisiones difíciles: comprar comida o pagar la atención médica.
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Lorelei Salas advierte que las primas de los seguros de salud están aumentando un 114%.
Con las familias trabajadoras ya pasando apuros económicos, la gente se enfrenta a decisiones difíciles: comprar comida o pagar la atención médica.
Con las familias trabajadoras ya pasando apuros económicos, la gente se enfrenta a decisiones difíciles: comprar comida o pagar la atención médica.
Expert Lorelei Salas warns that health insurance premiums are increasing by 114%.
With working families already struggling, people face difficult decisions: putting food on the table or paying for health care.
With working families already struggling, people face difficult decisions: putting food on the table or paying for health care.
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Expert Lorelei Salas warns that health insurance premiums are increasing by 114%.
With working families already struggling, people face difficult decisions: putting food on the table or paying for health care.
With working families already struggling, people face difficult decisions: putting food on the table or paying for health care.
“Health care isn't something you can bargain shop on. When you get sick or need to see a doctor, you simply need to be able to go.”
Republicans are making that impossible for working Americans who rely on Affordable Care Act tax credits for coverage. @alexsjacquez.bsky.social
Republicans are making that impossible for working Americans who rely on Affordable Care Act tax credits for coverage. @alexsjacquez.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
“Health care isn't something you can bargain shop on. When you get sick or need to see a doctor, you simply need to be able to go.”
Republicans are making that impossible for working Americans who rely on Affordable Care Act tax credits for coverage. @alexsjacquez.bsky.social
Republicans are making that impossible for working Americans who rely on Affordable Care Act tax credits for coverage. @alexsjacquez.bsky.social
Gene Sperling on @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social: Republicans protected every tax cut for the richest Americans but refused to extend the one that helps 22 million working families afford health care. Their priorities could not be clearer.
November 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Gene Sperling on @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social: Republicans protected every tax cut for the richest Americans but refused to extend the one that helps 22 million working families afford health care. Their priorities could not be clearer.