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This week, HHS announced it is freezing funding for child care and other family assistance programs in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.
More than 500,000 children in over 44,000 programs could be impacted, with devastating effects for the economy: go.tcf.org/ChildCareFreeze
More than 500,000 children in over 44,000 programs could be impacted, with devastating effects for the economy: go.tcf.org/ChildCareFreeze
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Is a rate hike going to rebuild our trade relationships or reopen the Strait of Hormuz? No, but it could make an already tough economy a little tougher for strained American families. New commentary w/ @tcfdotorg.bsky.social:
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A Hike in Whose Interest?
Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh has raised interest rates after facing pressure from markets, because that’s what markets expect the Fed chair to do
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September 16, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Is a rate hike going to rebuild our trade relationships or reopen the Strait of Hormuz? No, but it could make an already tough economy a little tougher for strained American families. New commentary w/ @tcfdotorg.bsky.social:
tcf.org/content/comm...
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates today.
But higher rates won’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lower energy costs, or reverse tariffs—the real drivers of inflation.
But higher rates won’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lower energy costs, or reverse tariffs—the real drivers of inflation.
September 16, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates today.
But higher rates won’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lower energy costs, or reverse tariffs—the real drivers of inflation.
But higher rates won’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lower energy costs, or reverse tariffs—the real drivers of inflation.
Americans are increasingly turning to refinancing their homes to dig out from their credit card debt. But why?
@tcfdotorg.bsky.social's recent research cited by @nytimes.com finds that credit card debt per cardholder has jumped 22.7% since 2018: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/b...
@tcfdotorg.bsky.social's recent research cited by @nytimes.com finds that credit card debt per cardholder has jumped 22.7% since 2018: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/b...
As Credit Card Debt Mounts, Home Becomes a Piggy Bank
A rise in home equity to record levels has led many Americans to refinance their mortgages to pay their bills.
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Americans are increasingly turning to refinancing their homes to dig out from their credit card debt. But why?
@tcfdotorg.bsky.social's recent research cited by @nytimes.com finds that credit card debt per cardholder has jumped 22.7% since 2018: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/b...
@tcfdotorg.bsky.social's recent research cited by @nytimes.com finds that credit card debt per cardholder has jumped 22.7% since 2018: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/b...
Women are bearing the brunt of job losses in today’s job market.
As TCF's @janellecj.bsky.social tells @cnbc.com, women—particularly women of color—are concentrated in fields seeing some of the biggest cuts, from public service to leisure & hospitality: www.cnbc.com/2026/09/02/g...
As TCF's @janellecj.bsky.social tells @cnbc.com, women—particularly women of color—are concentrated in fields seeing some of the biggest cuts, from public service to leisure & hospitality: www.cnbc.com/2026/09/02/g...
These women were laid off while on maternity leave. Yes, it's legal, and probably more common than you thought
It's never a good time to be laid off. Losing your job with a newborn can be especially hard.
www.cnbc.com
September 14, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Women are bearing the brunt of job losses in today’s job market.
As TCF's @janellecj.bsky.social tells @cnbc.com, women—particularly women of color—are concentrated in fields seeing some of the biggest cuts, from public service to leisure & hospitality: www.cnbc.com/2026/09/02/g...
As TCF's @janellecj.bsky.social tells @cnbc.com, women—particularly women of color—are concentrated in fields seeing some of the biggest cuts, from public service to leisure & hospitality: www.cnbc.com/2026/09/02/g...
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Excited to officially join @tcfdotorg.bsky.social as Director of Economic Policy! Looking forward to working with this incredible team at such an important moment for economic policy.
Tonantzin Carmona (@tonantzin-tlc.bsky.social) joins TCF as director of economic policy.
She’ll lead our economic policy agenda, advancing solutions that expand economic opportunity and strengthen families’ economic security.
She’ll lead our economic policy agenda, advancing solutions that expand economic opportunity and strengthen families’ economic security.
September 3, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Excited to officially join @tcfdotorg.bsky.social as Director of Economic Policy! Looking forward to working with this incredible team at such an important moment for economic policy.
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Proud to be joining up as Chief Economist at The Century Foundation- I want to continue to help to give people a vaccine for bad thinking about racial disparities.
If folks have questions about building a progressive vision for our economy hit me up, let me know. Let's do better together!
If folks have questions about building a progressive vision for our economy hit me up, let me know. Let's do better together!
Kyle K. Moore (@kdoc-writes.bsky.social) joins TCF as chief economist.
He’ll anchor our quantitative economic research, bringing a stratification lens to the forces shaping the economic well-being of workers and their families.
He’ll anchor our quantitative economic research, bringing a stratification lens to the forces shaping the economic well-being of workers and their families.
September 3, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Proud to be joining up as Chief Economist at The Century Foundation- I want to continue to help to give people a vaccine for bad thinking about racial disparities.
If folks have questions about building a progressive vision for our economy hit me up, let me know. Let's do better together!
If folks have questions about building a progressive vision for our economy hit me up, let me know. Let's do better together!
Americans across the political spectrum are concerned about how AI & technology are reshaping K-12 schools.
As TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social told K-12 Dive News, schools should listen to families and policymakers should set clear guardrails for the technology: www.k12dive.com/news/voters-...
As TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social told K-12 Dive News, schools should listen to families and policymakers should set clear guardrails for the technology: www.k12dive.com/news/voters-...
Voters express broad concerns about AI and tech in schools, survey shows
A majority of respondents across the political spectrum want clear guardrails on technology use in classrooms, a Century Foundation survey shows.
www.k12dive.com
September 9, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Americans across the political spectrum are concerned about how AI & technology are reshaping K-12 schools.
As TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social told K-12 Dive News, schools should listen to families and policymakers should set clear guardrails for the technology: www.k12dive.com/news/voters-...
As TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social told K-12 Dive News, schools should listen to families and policymakers should set clear guardrails for the technology: www.k12dive.com/news/voters-...
“Shouldn’t we figure out the rules before we hand our kids over to unregulated technology?”
In a new op-ed for MS NOW, TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social makes the case for putting families and educators, not Silicon Valley, in the driver’s seat on AI in schools: www.ms.now/opinion/ai-s...
In a new op-ed for MS NOW, TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social makes the case for putting families and educators, not Silicon Valley, in the driver’s seat on AI in schools: www.ms.now/opinion/ai-s...
September 8, 2026 at 5:12 PM
“Shouldn’t we figure out the rules before we hand our kids over to unregulated technology?”
In a new op-ed for MS NOW, TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social makes the case for putting families and educators, not Silicon Valley, in the driver’s seat on AI in schools: www.ms.now/opinion/ai-s...
In a new op-ed for MS NOW, TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social makes the case for putting families and educators, not Silicon Valley, in the driver’s seat on AI in schools: www.ms.now/opinion/ai-s...
AI tutors are entering classrooms, but are students actually benefiting?
Our polling, covered by @the74.bsky.social, found 84% of Americans worry about tech companies profiting from students’ data, while nearly half want AI use in classrooms kept to a minimum: www.the74million.org/article/ai-t...
Our polling, covered by @the74.bsky.social, found 84% of Americans worry about tech companies profiting from students’ data, while nearly half want AI use in classrooms kept to a minimum: www.the74million.org/article/ai-t...
AI Tutors Not Yet a Replacement for Humans, Research Says
With tools like Amira and Khanmigo, ‘the take-up is very low,’ according to Stanford University’s Susanna Loeb.
www.the74million.org
September 3, 2026 at 8:39 PM
AI tutors are entering classrooms, but are students actually benefiting?
Our polling, covered by @the74.bsky.social, found 84% of Americans worry about tech companies profiting from students’ data, while nearly half want AI use in classrooms kept to a minimum: www.the74million.org/article/ai-t...
Our polling, covered by @the74.bsky.social, found 84% of Americans worry about tech companies profiting from students’ data, while nearly half want AI use in classrooms kept to a minimum: www.the74million.org/article/ai-t...
Big news: We’re expanding TCF’s economic policy team to build a research agenda for an economy that works for working people.
Meet the four leaders bringing decades of experience in economic policy, government, research, and advocacy to this work: go.tcf.org/econteam
Meet the four leaders bringing decades of experience in economic policy, government, research, and advocacy to this work: go.tcf.org/econteam
September 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Big news: We’re expanding TCF’s economic policy team to build a research agenda for an economy that works for working people.
Meet the four leaders bringing decades of experience in economic policy, government, research, and advocacy to this work: go.tcf.org/econteam
Meet the four leaders bringing decades of experience in economic policy, government, research, and advocacy to this work: go.tcf.org/econteam
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"School supply costs are 7.7% higher this year than last year, outpacing inflation, according to an analysis by the @groundwork.bsky.social and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social . The groups also found that school lunch costs have risen 10.7% over the past year." #nced #ncpol
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NC families face higher back-to-school costs as school year begins • NC Newsline
NC families and educators warn that rising prices are putting added pressure on households, teachers and public school budgets.
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September 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
"School supply costs are 7.7% higher this year than last year, outpacing inflation, according to an analysis by the @groundwork.bsky.social and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social . The groups also found that school lunch costs have risen 10.7% over the past year." #nced #ncpol
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As students head back to the classroom, our polling found that bipartisan majorities of voters view the federal government as acting too slowly to address the proliferation of AI in schools.
This news from NYC is a promising step toward a more thoughtful approach to AI for our students:
This news from NYC is a promising step toward a more thoughtful approach to AI for our students:
NYC school system to ban AI for elementary, middle school students
NYC school system to ban AI for elementary, middle school students
The Department of Education is unveiling new guidelines following backlash.
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September 2, 2026 at 7:07 PM
As students head back to the classroom, our polling found that bipartisan majorities of voters view the federal government as acting too slowly to address the proliferation of AI in schools.
This news from NYC is a promising step toward a more thoughtful approach to AI for our students:
This news from NYC is a promising step toward a more thoughtful approach to AI for our students:
Kids are heading back to school this week, while parents are heading to the checkout line.
Our new analysis finds families will spend nearly $4,000 per child this school year, 10.7% more than last year on school and lunch supplies: tcf.org/content/comm...
Our new analysis finds families will spend nearly $4,000 per child this school year, 10.7% more than last year on school and lunch supplies: tcf.org/content/comm...
As Students Head Back to School, Families Face 11% Price Hikes
The first day of school is just around the corner, and families across the country are stocking up on notebooks, pencils, and juice boxes for the year
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August 31, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Kids are heading back to school this week, while parents are heading to the checkout line.
Our new analysis finds families will spend nearly $4,000 per child this school year, 10.7% more than last year on school and lunch supplies: tcf.org/content/comm...
Our new analysis finds families will spend nearly $4,000 per child this school year, 10.7% more than last year on school and lunch supplies: tcf.org/content/comm...
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As the new school year begins, @groundwork.bsky.social and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social found that families will pay 11% more for classroom and lunch supplies. Back-to-school shouldn’t break the bank. Americans deserve leaders who care about their bottom line. groundworkcollaborative.org/work/as-stud...
As Students Head Back to School, Families Face 11% Price Hikes - Groundwork Collaborative
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August 26, 2026 at 9:28 PM
As the new school year begins, @groundwork.bsky.social and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social found that families will pay 11% more for classroom and lunch supplies. Back-to-school shouldn’t break the bank. Americans deserve leaders who care about their bottom line. groundworkcollaborative.org/work/as-stud...
What happens when students are too afraid to go to school?
Across the country, educators say immigration enforcement is fueling anxiety & absenteeism among immigrant-origin students.
Our new commentary looks at what schools can do to protect students: tcf.org/content/comm...
Across the country, educators say immigration enforcement is fueling anxiety & absenteeism among immigrant-origin students.
Our new commentary looks at what schools can do to protect students: tcf.org/content/comm...
Educators Say Immigration Enforcement Is Emptying Their Classrooms
The 2025–2026 school year has brought significant changes to the educational landscape for immigrant, newcomer, and multilingual students. The U.S.
tcf.org
August 31, 2026 at 5:38 PM
What happens when students are too afraid to go to school?
Across the country, educators say immigration enforcement is fueling anxiety & absenteeism among immigrant-origin students.
Our new commentary looks at what schools can do to protect students: tcf.org/content/comm...
Across the country, educators say immigration enforcement is fueling anxiety & absenteeism among immigrant-origin students.
Our new commentary looks at what schools can do to protect students: tcf.org/content/comm...
AI is now in our classrooms. Our new report finds that nearly 4 in 5 Americans support government rules for how it’s used in schools.
So why is the federal government pushing schools to adopt AI faster while dismantling efforts to help schools use it responsibly?
Read more: go.tcf.org/k12poll
So why is the federal government pushing schools to adopt AI faster while dismantling efforts to help schools use it responsibly?
Read more: go.tcf.org/k12poll
August 27, 2026 at 3:49 PM
AI is now in our classrooms. Our new report finds that nearly 4 in 5 Americans support government rules for how it’s used in schools.
So why is the federal government pushing schools to adopt AI faster while dismantling efforts to help schools use it responsibly?
Read more: go.tcf.org/k12poll
So why is the federal government pushing schools to adopt AI faster while dismantling efforts to help schools use it responsibly?
Read more: go.tcf.org/k12poll
NEW: We're releasing polling that shows that AI is a serious concern for voters, with Americans across the political spectrum calling for sensible guardrails on tech, investment in the basics, and public schools that work for every child.
Read more: tcf.org/content/repo...
Read more: tcf.org/content/repo...
August 25, 2026 at 2:18 PM
NEW: We're releasing polling that shows that AI is a serious concern for voters, with Americans across the political spectrum calling for sensible guardrails on tech, investment in the basics, and public schools that work for every child.
Read more: tcf.org/content/repo...
Read more: tcf.org/content/repo...
Back-to-school costs are squeezing families before the first day of class.
Our analysis with @groundwork.bsky.social shows school supplies are up nearly 8% from last year.
As TCF's @jmargetta.bsky.social told @scrippsnews.bsky.social, families could spend about $4K this school year:
Our analysis with @groundwork.bsky.social shows school supplies are up nearly 8% from last year.
As TCF's @jmargetta.bsky.social told @scrippsnews.bsky.social, families could spend about $4K this school year:
First on Scripps: New analysis finds prices for school supplies, lunch staples have surged since 2025
Parents gearing up for the back-to-school season may soon face sticker shock as prices for classroom supplies and lunchbox staples have increased significantly since last year.
www.scrippsnews.com
August 10, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Back-to-school costs are squeezing families before the first day of class.
Our analysis with @groundwork.bsky.social shows school supplies are up nearly 8% from last year.
As TCF's @jmargetta.bsky.social told @scrippsnews.bsky.social, families could spend about $4K this school year:
Our analysis with @groundwork.bsky.social shows school supplies are up nearly 8% from last year.
As TCF's @jmargetta.bsky.social told @scrippsnews.bsky.social, families could spend about $4K this school year:
Big news: We're excited to welcome Ganesh Sitaraman as a trustee and Aya Ibrahim as a visiting senior fellow! Their experience and leadership will help strengthen TCF's work at a critical moment.
Join us in welcoming them to The Century Foundation! 👏 tcf.org/content/abou...
Join us in welcoming them to The Century Foundation! 👏 tcf.org/content/abou...
August 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Big news: We're excited to welcome Ganesh Sitaraman as a trustee and Aya Ibrahim as a visiting senior fellow! Their experience and leadership will help strengthen TCF's work at a critical moment.
Join us in welcoming them to The Century Foundation! 👏 tcf.org/content/abou...
Join us in welcoming them to The Century Foundation! 👏 tcf.org/content/abou...
As the affordability crisis continues, more people with disabilities are being pushed toward predatory payday loans.
Read our latest commentary w/@crlonline.bsky.social & @julianbondinst.bsky.social
about why this is a disability justice issue and what policymakers can do: tcf.org/content/comm...
Read our latest commentary w/@crlonline.bsky.social & @julianbondinst.bsky.social
about why this is a disability justice issue and what policymakers can do: tcf.org/content/comm...
August 5, 2026 at 2:36 PM
As the affordability crisis continues, more people with disabilities are being pushed toward predatory payday loans.
Read our latest commentary w/@crlonline.bsky.social & @julianbondinst.bsky.social
about why this is a disability justice issue and what policymakers can do: tcf.org/content/comm...
Read our latest commentary w/@crlonline.bsky.social & @julianbondinst.bsky.social
about why this is a disability justice issue and what policymakers can do: tcf.org/content/comm...
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Our new analysis with @tcfdotorg.bsky.social finds families will have to spend a lot more this year on school supplies — well above the rate of inflation.
@lindsayowens.bsky.social explains the reasons why for @scrippsnews.bsky.social.
@lindsayowens.bsky.social explains the reasons why for @scrippsnews.bsky.social.
July 30, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Our new analysis with @tcfdotorg.bsky.social finds families will have to spend a lot more this year on school supplies — well above the rate of inflation.
@lindsayowens.bsky.social explains the reasons why for @scrippsnews.bsky.social.
@lindsayowens.bsky.social explains the reasons why for @scrippsnews.bsky.social.
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States are investing in care with policies like paid leave and paid sick time – but we still need federal action to support families nationwide. Read the full 2026 care report card from @tcfdotorg.bsky.social @caringacross.org. #CareCantWait
go.tcf.org/CareReport26
go.tcf.org/CareReport26
Care Matters: A 2026 State Report Card on Care Affordability and Access
Download the Care Matters: A 2026 State Report Card on Care Affordability and Access PDF Care and caregiving are foundational to how society
go.tcf.org
July 31, 2026 at 4:31 PM
States are investing in care with policies like paid leave and paid sick time – but we still need federal action to support families nationwide. Read the full 2026 care report card from @tcfdotorg.bsky.social @caringacross.org. #CareCantWait
go.tcf.org/CareReport26
go.tcf.org/CareReport26
As federal student loan rules shift, students are being forced to navigate uncertainty in real time.
TCF's Peter Granville spoke with @usnews.com about what's at stake for graduate borrowers after the Education Department’s decisions to cap borrowing limits: money.usnews.com/loans/studen...
TCF's Peter Granville spoke with @usnews.com about what's at stake for graduate borrowers after the Education Department’s decisions to cap borrowing limits: money.usnews.com/loans/studen...
money.usnews.com
August 3, 2026 at 9:06 PM
As federal student loan rules shift, students are being forced to navigate uncertainty in real time.
TCF's Peter Granville spoke with @usnews.com about what's at stake for graduate borrowers after the Education Department’s decisions to cap borrowing limits: money.usnews.com/loans/studen...
TCF's Peter Granville spoke with @usnews.com about what's at stake for graduate borrowers after the Education Department’s decisions to cap borrowing limits: money.usnews.com/loans/studen...
As utilities expand the grid to meet soaring demand from AI data centers, too many families are having to foot the bill.
TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social joined NPR's Here and Now to discuss what's driving higher utility costs—and why policymakers need to protect consumers:
TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social joined NPR's Here and Now to discuss what's driving higher utility costs—and why policymakers need to protect consumers:
July 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM
As utilities expand the grid to meet soaring demand from AI data centers, too many families are having to foot the bill.
TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social joined NPR's Here and Now to discuss what's driving higher utility costs—and why policymakers need to protect consumers:
TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social joined NPR's Here and Now to discuss what's driving higher utility costs—and why policymakers need to protect consumers:
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Donald Trump promised to cap credit card interest rates at 10% months ago.
Still hasn’t happened.
@protectborrowers.bsky.social and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social found every single day Trump fails to act, it’s costing families an extra $368 million in credit card interest.
Still hasn’t happened.
@protectborrowers.bsky.social and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social found every single day Trump fails to act, it’s costing families an extra $368 million in credit card interest.
Donald Trump promised to cap credit card interest rates at 10% months ago.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
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July 27, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Donald Trump promised to cap credit card interest rates at 10% months ago.
Still hasn’t happened.
@protectborrowers.bsky.social and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social found every single day Trump fails to act, it’s costing families an extra $368 million in credit card interest.
Still hasn’t happened.
@protectborrowers.bsky.social and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social found every single day Trump fails to act, it’s costing families an extra $368 million in credit card interest.