Remember: COVID-19 is a likely trigger for the next recession, but is not the cause. The pandemic is prompting major disruptions and threatening livelihoods, but it didn't have to lead to the damage that is now likely –– decades of irresponsible economic policy are to blame.
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Paid Family and Medical Leave
March 27, 2020
Financial Support in the Age of Coronavirus
Our support systems are stronger, but still don't cover many modern job situations
RT @tomgara: Lockdown, Manhattan style: an incredibly grim photo of all the Caviar delivery guys waiting to pick up orders of $70 veal parm at Carbone https://t.co/OWM7fDvoWB https://t.co/leCtqHmzwK
I guess she won't be a slave for you any longer. https://t.co/2u5A3aOKOd
Early Learning
March 27, 2020
Saving Child Care and Protecting Children in this Pandemic-Depression
Essential Workers on the Front Line of the COVID-19 Outbreak
Blog Feed
Column
March 17, 2020
Everyday Heroes in the COVID-19 Pandemic
We as a society can get come out of this stronger on the other side
Retirement Security
March 13, 2020
Trump’s Payroll Tax Cut Is the Wrong Prescription for COVID-19
Congress should send the Social Security 2100 Act to the White House instead as part of emergency response
Inclusive Health Access
March 13, 2020
Despite Challenges, Health Care Moved Forward in 2020 Legislature
Health care legislative session wrap-up
Progressive Tax Reform
March 9, 2020
State Government Must Do More to Protect Our Economy from the Virus
How to stop the coronavirus from disrupting our services and destroying small businesses
Paid Family and Medical Leave
March 6, 2020
Without Government Spending, Coronavirus May Cause Washington’s Economic Collapse
We’re facing potential economic disaster, with weeks or even months of disruption
Research Feed
Health Care Coverage
Extending Apple Health to Save Mothers’ Lives
Senate Bill 6128 addresses the crisis by supporting the most vulnerable
Early Learning
Good Teacher Compensation Is the Anchor for High-Quality Early Learning
Pilot funding for salary recommendations of the 2019 Compensation Technical Workgroup
Health Care Coverage
Addressing Our Health Care Affordability Crisis
HB 2821 improves affordability by replacing a federal tax on insurance providers
Higher Education
Washington’s College Pathway
Tuition-free community college can be the next step in removing access barriers