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Jeremy Slevin

Jeremy Slevin

Jeremy Slevin is the Associate Director of Advocacy for the Poverty to Prosperity Program at the Center for American Progress.

 

 

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Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, right, and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, conduct a photo-op in Russell Building before a meeting on July 17, 2018. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Confirming Kavanaugh Would Be a Disaster for Workers and People in Poverty

Kavanaugh exhibits a preference for the more powerful party—whether corporations, agencies, or the criminal justice system—over the less powerful—whether consumers, workers, or victims of pollution

Jeremy Slevin ·

The UN Just Published a Scathing Indictment of US Poverty

New report explicitly lays blame with the Trump administration for policies that actively increase poverty and inequality in the country

Jeremy Slevin ·

"The tax bill currently making its way through Congress would exacerbate inequality in one of the most unequal states in the country." (Photo: AP Photo/John Bazemore)

What Doug Jones’ Win Means for People in Poverty

More than a quarter of Alabama residents are struggling to pay their water bill, which is an average of just $32.09 a month.

Rejane Frederick ·

It’s a great deal for the wealthiest Americans and large corporations, and a lousy one for the middle and working class.

Are You In One Of The 36 Million Families Whose Taxes Will Go Up Under the House Bill?

It will also hit hard for student loan recipients and people with high medical expenses.

Jeremy Slevin ·

If the Media Keeps Ignoring Health Care, We’ll Lose It

As newsworthy as Russia's interference in the 2016 election is, a bill to take away health insurance from millions is, at the very least, equally worthy of public attention.

Jeremy Slevin ·

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