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Catherine Harvey
@CathYconomy
Systems thinker/doer
@UrbanInstitute
. Econ policy wonk, lifelong learner, flawed human. Former
@AARPpolicy
@WeAreUnidosUS
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Washington DCJoined December 2010
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Catherine Harvey
@CathYconomy
4 yo just asked if the fireflies were "texting" each other. This, followed by a detailed thesis about real unicorns painting the rings on Saturn.
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Catherine Harvey
@CathYconomy
Yup. Every Hill Day training I've ever given started with setting expectations that just a meeting with a young staffer doesn't mean a diss from your congressperson. But also, you can wear jeans to the meeting if you want.
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The 20-Somethings Who Help the 70-Somethings Run Washington
The story of Cassidy Hutchinson, who became the first Trump White House aide to testify publicly in the Jan. 6 inquiry, showed the outsize influence of young aides in the nation’s capital.

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"When we talk about freedom of choice and bodily autonomy, we too often leave out the role economic status plays in attaining this freedom. This is particularly important for Latinx women who face the largest income gap and for Black women."
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In their latest for @MsMagazine @AnnePriceICCED, @jhumpa_b and Saadia McConville emphasize economic justice is inextricably linked to reproductive & racial justice. The expanded CTC offers women some freedom and choice at a time when we need it most 1/10 msmagazine.com/2022/05/05/chi
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@CathYconomy
I've been a longtime admirer and regular contributor to
@PIH
since reading Mountains Beyond Mountains several years ago. Please consider giving to this important, humble, frontline-focused org.
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Partners In Health CEO Dr. Sheila Davis released the following statement: “Paul Farmer’s loss is devastating, but his vision for the world will live on through Partners in Health. 2/
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Catherine Harvey
@CathYconomy
Just heard a presentation whereby a service provider repeatedly used "these people" and "minorities" and "lower class" to prove the need for his product. Friends, we have a long way to go.
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@CathYconomy
Condolences to the family of Rich Trumka, a true advocate for workers. I witnessed him go to bat for immigrant workers and others outside the AFL-CIO membership through his words and his actions, bridging old and new organizing models for worker power.
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The labor movement, the AFL-CIO and the nation lost a legend today. Rich Trumka devoted his life to working people, from his early days as president of the United Mine Workers of America to his unparalleled leadership as the voice of America’s labor movement.
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@CathYconomy
Workplace financial wellness is growing in popularity but is still a checkerboard of solutions. We need more holistic models with strong consumer protections that respond to workers' ever-changing financial lives.
nytimes.com
Workers’ Financial Stress Is Rising. Can Corporate Programs Help? (Published 2021)
More and more, larger employers are offering “wellness” programs that can coach people to better manage their money, combining digital tools and a human touch.
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After some Americans were charged $$ for COVID tests & treatment, it makes sense why some don't trust that the vaccine is free. But the vaccine IS free and so is the appointment --whether you are insured or not. You don't have to pay anything out-of-pocket.
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One reason some Americans aren't getting vaccinated? They're worried about getting a surprise medical bill — and don't trust promises that it will be free. As one unvaccinated woman put it to me, "“This is America. Your health care is not free." nytimes.com/2021/06/01/ups
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@CathYconomy
This beats out every patronizing "how to spend your stimulus" article from so-called experts in personal finance.
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How to Spend Your Guaranteed Income - a primer by @mwollan, featuring Brenita, a recipient of Magnolia Mothers Trust, the brilliant work of @aisha_nyandoro ❤️nytimes.com/2021/05/25/mag
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@CathYconomy
Age discrimination in the workplace costs us trillions. The latest from
@JobTrendsJen
and the double blow for Black women covered here wapo.st/3fmQ6Fj
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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted labor market inequities. A growing body of research shows how much the economy stands to gain from addressing them @AARPpolicy @JeanAccius @StaciAlexander blog.aarp.org/thinking-polic
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