Families are already struggling to afford food and rent. Now Congress is letting health care costs skyrocket, too.
Tell your representative: protect ACA subsidies; don’t let our premiums spike!
Add your name: secure.everyaction.com/EItvSlch90ya...
Yesterday’s Senate Human Services Hearing on H.R. 1 and the shutdown crisis was a powerful reminder of what’s truly at stake.
@jessearreguin.bsky.social said it clearly: “We have to center the families who access #CalFresh. No one should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from.”
As a former Starbucks barista myself, I stand with workers! (+ another plug to buy from local coffee shops when you can 🤎☕ ) #NoContractNoCoffee
Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are officially on strike on Red Cup Day at corporate stores across the country!
All 15 million members of America’s unions stand in solidarity with them in their fight for a fair contract with fair wages and better scheduling.
We love to see it 🙌🏼 Thank you for joining #CalCon25
Grateful to join changemakers from across California at @calnonprofits.bsky.social’s 2025 Policy Conference! Today’s speakers definitely left us feeling more United, Fearless, and Powerful. ✨ #CalCon25
Last night, we went to the USDA building to send a big message to Trump: Half isn't good enough—FULLY fund SNAP. Trump has the power to stop this but chooses politics over people. One in eight families rely on SNAP, and half funding means hunger. Don't starve families so you can play politics.
The decision to provide only partial benefits forces state agencies to scramble under unclear guidance, which will further delay benefits. It also means that families are missing out on much needed nutrition support.
Time’s running out. USDA must act now to fund SNAP before hunger becomes the real national nightmare.
Congress and the USDA can act now to keep these programs running and support our families and communities. Sign this letter to urge your congressmembers to protect SNAP and WIC today: www.votervoice.net/UWW/Campaign...
Today is the #SNAPDayOfAction, and we need you to join us and act now.
42 million Americans are at risk of losing SNAP benefits on Nov 1st. USDA has a contingency fund but hasn't released it. Contact your Members of Congress today.
SNAP helped my family put food on the table when I was young, and continues to help millions of families every day. The Administration must use ALL available options to fund November benefits for the 1 in 8 people in the U.S. who need SNAP to afford their grocery bill. www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
Despite the shutdown, the Trump Administration has the ability to ensure millions of low-income families can afford groceries next month.
If they're not doing so, that is a choice they are making.
46,000 health care workers at Kaiser are on strike!
Safe staffing is critical for patients’ care and health care workers. It’s time for Kaiser to give workers the dignity, respect and fair contract they need and deserve.
California’s opened their 2026 ACA marketplace window shopping today, meaning people are seeing their premiums spike because of expiring tax credit enhancements. Premium costs in CA are roughly doubling on average, with larger increases for people in rural areas. tinyurl.com/2uewkpr6
Early voting is underway for Prop 50 in California.
I urge anyone in the state to vote yes.
This isn’t a race to the bottom. It’s a means of avoiding the bottom. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-blue-states-should-do-when-red
Important Election Dates Oct 6. Vote-by-mail ballots mailed to all active registered voters Oct 7. Ballot drop-off boxes open and remain available until Election Day Oct 20. Last day for eligible Californians to register to vote at registertovote.ca.gov Oct 25 Vote centers in 29 counties will open for early for in-person voting Nov 1 Get your ballot in the mail at least a few days before Election Day Nov 4 Election Day
Californians: County elections officials have begun mailing ballots for the November 4th Special Election.
Check your mailboxes and make a plan to vote early.
What does a government shutdown mean for school meals and child nutrition programs?
FRAC breaks it down: frac.org/blog/how-wil...
Health care must be a safe space. Medical data should never be used to threaten, intimidate, or deny care.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-11/state-legislature-wiener-refuge-transgender-strengthen-rights
@unitedwaysca.bsky.social
Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Every year is an election year. Register to vote, or help spread the word about the power of voting. Together, we will build an even stronger future for the Golden State. Register today: go.unitedwaysca.org/CA-vote
A new report co-authored by California Budget & Policy Center and California Immigrant Policy Center details how cuts to health care, food, housing and more put Latinx and immigrant Californians at risk.
Read the full report here: bit.ly/3VEoQrj
Very well said, from this piece- "It’s time we stop mistaking force for humane care and start investing in what works: trust, time, families, housing, collaboration and the belief that recovery is possible on each person’s terms."
No one should ever have to choose between their health & their safety.
Last week, CIPC Health and Public Benefits Policy Analyst Carlos Alarcon spoke to the California Senate and Assembly Committees on Health about the impact changes to healthcare is having on immigrants.
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As immigrant community members across the state and country are experiencing high levels of fear and uncertainty, United Way Bay Area is making sure everyone knows that they belong through their “You Are Not Alone” campaign. @uwba.org
Policy Director Danielle Bautista shared public comment during this week's Assembly Budget Sub No. 7 hearing, urging CA to take action in this session & into next year to mitigate the detrimental impacts of #HR1 cuts and to protect ALL Californians’ access to health care, food, & financial security.
Medicaid turns 60! 🎊
For six decades, Medicaid has been a lifeline for millions. Learn more about its history, legacy of care, and what's ahead from @chcfnews.bsky.social.
www.chcf.org/resource/60-...
Leaders of California’s #Health4All coalition respond to reports that the Trump administration has reached an agreement to hand over the private personal medical data of Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) recipients, including addresses, to ICE. @caimmigrant.bsky.social
