"The late 1970s marked a high point for economic equality in the UK. Returning to the progressive policies that made that possible could solve today’s cost of living crisis."

"Discontinuing the expanded Child Tax Credit has plunged millions of families back into poverty and its anxieties."

"Nearly half of parents who got expanded child tax credit checks now say they can't afford enough food to feed their families, according to a May survey."

"Poverty reduction targets have largely failed to account for the pandemic or the cost of living crisis. This week’s budget seems unlikely to change that."

"Parents can claim the remaining amount on their 2021 return. They'll need Letter 6419 that the Internal Revenue Service mailed earlier this year. It states how much families received in monthly child tax credit payments from July through _...Read More_

"NPR's Michel Martin speaks with child care researcher Elliot Haspell about the accessibility of child care in the U.S."

"Megan O'Donnell calls on wealthy countries to provide more support for broadening access in low- and middle-income countries."

>"Americans are living through the best labor market in half a century. Pay for low-wage workers is up. Why can’t the left take credit?"

"Sen. Manchin effectively killed one of Biden’s key economic priorities by withdrawing his support from the $2 trillion bill."

"Family poverty has substantially declined thanks to the child tax credit."

"If Democrats get Biden’s proposals across the finish line, child care might finally be a workable, affordable option for millions."

"The president needs to make the case for a big expansion of government spending."

>"UK campaigners write to chief executive with list of demands to ensure online safety of young people"