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We Must Be Willing: A Call To ActionMelissa Genadri2023-01-15T14:02:09-05:00

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We Must Be Willing: A Call To Action

On this King Day, we must ask ourselves if we are truly willing to honor the legacy of Dr. King by taking the necessary risks to ensure that there is a tomorrow for our young people.

Embedding Racial and Ethnic Impact Analysis Into New York Policymaking: A Moral ImperativeMelissa Genadri2022-08-17T14:46:05-05:00

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Embedding Racial and Ethnic Impact Analysis Into New York Policymaking: A Moral Imperative

The longer we go without incorporating racial and ethnic analysis into our legislative and rulemaking processes, the longer we will continue to pass laws that disparately harm New Yorkers of color – both in the immediate future and for generations to come.

Canaries in a Coal MineMelissa Genadri2021-11-29T17:43:06-05:00

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Canaries in a Coal Mine

For far too long, our State has employed the morally bankrupt practice of using vulnerable children as canaries in a coal mine – testing strips to detect the presence of lead after their health has already been permanently damaged.

Why We Should All Be New York Child DefendersMelissa Genadri2021-11-01T15:47:16-05:00

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Why We Should All Be New York Child Defenders

We are the ones we are waiting for to create another New York where our marginalized children are free to be children and have a real opportunity to meet their full potential.

Redeeming the Soul of America Requires Congress to Build Back Better for our Most Vulnerable FamiliesMelissa Genadri2021-10-29T16:07:37-05:00

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Redeeming the Soul of America Requires Congress to Build Back Better for our Most Vulnerable Families

There will be dire consequences to New York’s – and America’s – soul and future if it fails to generate the needed political will in the Senate and White House to support the House’s budget reconciliation package and enact a permanent, inclusive and fully refundable Child Tax Credit.

Keeping New York Families Afloat Means Not Letting Them Down: The Need for a Permanent Child Tax CreditMelissa Genadri2021-08-05T16:00:04-05:00

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Keeping New York Families Afloat Means Not Letting Them Down: The Need for a Permanent Child Tax Credit

New York families need regular and consistent cash support to ensure child well-being and advance racial equity.

Exploring the Biden Administration’s Commitment to Minimizing Child Food InsecurityMelissa Genadri2021-07-22T21:22:36-05:00

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Exploring the Biden Administration’s Commitment to Minimizing Child Food Insecurity

The Biden Administration’s American Rescue Plan takes a crucial step towards alleviating the food insecurity effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

New York’s Children Continue to Suffer from Pandemic-Driven Rise in Food InsecurityMelissa Genadri2021-07-01T16:14:08-05:00

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New York’s Children Continue to Suffer from Pandemic-Driven Rise in Food Insecurity

As we enter the second half of 2021, New Yorkers continue to experience the numerous impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially the pandemic-fueled rise in food insecurity.