I‘ve said this before, but it bears repeating: children in the United States are not doing well. Our knowledge of how to eradicate childhood poverty is not new; we now have an opportunity, through President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, to address childhood poverty head-on.
Read MoreThe voices of young people are louder than ever. Each new administration brings the potential for a better future. Amanda Gorman used her words to infuse our nation with hope—we now need to channel this feeling into action so we can achieve the reality of a more just, equitable, and healthy world.
Read MoreThe events of January 6 in Washington, DC, were alarming and terrifying – for adults and children alike. While Leading for Kids is a non-partisan organization, we denounce any attack on our democratic institutions, as well as any attempt to unlawfully interfere with our country’s constitutional processes.
Read MoreThe health and well-being of children is not a partisan issue. I was heartened this Election Day to see the many ways that so many individuals used their votes to prioritize kids.
Read MoreEach election season, I see the same articles, the same tweets, and the same pleas from advocates to candidates running for public office: we need you to talk about kids. What is it that keeps us from centering young people in policy conversations? What will it take for sustained change—a culture shift in the way we think and talk about, and act on behalf of kids?
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