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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

HUGE NEWS: Today, Mayor Mamdani introduced the POWER Act, giving New Yorkers a way to hold companies accountable for unfair & abusive business practices. This was one of the key recommendations in our Affordable NYC Now roadmap w/@protectborrowers.bsky.social. This is what policy impact looks like!

Graphic with The Century Foundation and Protect Borrowers logos above a New York Times headline reading ‘Mamdani Backs Bill to Let Consumers Sue Over Unfair Business Practices.’ The headline says the proposed legislation would allow nonprofits, including tenants’ unions, to sue companies directly. Text at top reads ‘Making NYC Affordable Now.

Graphic featuring a photo of a smiling delivery worker wearing a helmet and backpack, overlaid with a quote from TCF Senior Fellow Lorelei Salas: ‘At a moment when the federal government is retreating from its responsibility to protect consumers and workers, New York City is moving in the opposite direction. The POWER Act is a perfect example: it gives New Yorkers something they desperately need: the power to fight back.’ Large text below reads, ‘This is what economic justice looks like: giving people the power to act for themselves.’

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Rural America offers a critical lens for rethinking our health care system. In a new @afthealthcare.bsky.social article, TCF’s Jeanne Lambrew examines the state of rural health & how health professionals can shape a bold vision for what our health system could deliver: www.aft.org/hc/fall2026/...

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

NEW: The Senate Banking Democrats' Trumpflation Tracker is putting the squeeze on working families into perspective. It includes our research. We found that for every $1 in additional income families gained since 2022, 52¢ was eaten up by debt: senatebankingdemocrats.substack.com/p/new-warren...

Trumpflation Tracker. Dashboard showing rising costs and economic pressures since December 2024. Cumulative inflation is 5.2%, costing the average household about $3,388; real wage growth is down 0.7%; and the 30-year mortgage rate is 7.6%, costing a typical household $4,330 more per year. Average monthly job growth has fallen from 328,500 total payroll jobs and 289,900 private payroll jobs in 2021–2024 to 38,000 and 48,300, respectively, since January 2025. Household debt has increased by $56 billion from Q1 2025 to Q2 2026. The cost of Trump’s broken promise to cap credit card interest rates is $94.9 billion. Fifty-two cents of each additional dollar of income is going to household debt. Since December 2024, costs have risen 12.7% for electricity, 5.1% for rent, 43.7% for gasoline, 3.7% for groceries, 7.6% for child care, and 14.6% for health care.”

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This past Tuesday, TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social hosted @warren.senate.gov for a candid conversation with TCF’s partners and allies.  They spoke about the gap between the economic story coming out of Washington and what families are actually experiencing. Thank you to those who joined us!

Senator Elizabeth Warren and Julie Morgan sit in orange armchairs on stage in front of a Century Foundation backdrop. Morgan laughs and gestures while Warren smiles at her. Audience members' heads are blurred in the foreground.

Attendees sit and stand in a warmly lit rooftop venue with hanging pendant lamps and a bar in the background, watching a program off-camera.

Senator Elizabeth Warren, in a bright blue blazer, speaks into a microphone and gestures with one hand while seated in an orange armchair.

Julie Morgan, president of The Century Foundation, smiles while holding a microphone and notes, seated in an orange armchair in front of a TCF.org backdrop.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Debt is a worker power issue. When you can't afford a minute without your paycheck, you can't leave a bad job, negotiate a raise, or take a risk on a better one. We asked @warren.senate.gov to react to our findings about this debt with @protectborrowers.bsky.social👇

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Workers are earning more. But more than half of those income gains are being swallowed by debt. For the typical worker, 52¢ of every $1 of income growth went to debt payments.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates today. But higher rates won’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lower energy costs, or reverse tariffs—the real drivers of inflation.

Graphic featuring TCF Chief Economist Kyle K. Moore over a photo of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, with a pull quote arguing that raising interest rates won’t address inflation’s key drivers, including the Strait of Hormuz, energy costs, and tariffs, and will make life more expensive for people who can least afford it.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

“Shouldn’t we figure out the rules before we hand our kids over to unregulated technology?” In a new op-ed for MS NOW, TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social makes the case for putting families and educators, not Silicon Valley, in the driver’s seat on AI in schools: www.ms.now/opinion/ai-s...

Pull quote graphic from The Century Foundation and MS NOW featuring a photo of TCF President Julie Margetta Morgan and the quote: "We are not against innovation. We are against running an uncontrolled experiment on children without parental consent, independent evidence, or meaningful guardrails... Americans have given their answer: public schools belong to us, not Silicon Valley." Background shows students using laptops and tablets in a classroom. The Century Foundation and MS NOW logos appear at the bottom.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Sameera Fazili joins TCF as a visiting senior fellow. She’ll lead a new project on international economics and domestic renewal, exploring how the U.S. can strengthen its economic competitiveness while building shared prosperity at home.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Lorelei Salas, who joined TCF as a visiting senior fellow earlier this year, is now a senior fellow. She’ll lead our Affordable NYC Now initiative and expand our work on consumer finance and consumer protection.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Kyle K. Moore (@kdoc-writes.bsky.social) joins TCF as chief economist. He’ll anchor our quantitative economic research, bringing a stratification lens to the forces shaping the economic well-being of workers and their families.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Tonantzin Carmona (@tonantzin-tlc.bsky.social) joins TCF as director of economic policy. She’ll lead our economic policy agenda, advancing solutions that expand economic opportunity and strengthen families’ economic security.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Big news: We’re expanding TCF’s economic policy team to build a research agenda for an economy that works for working people. Meet the four leaders bringing decades of experience in economic policy, government, research, and advocacy to this work: go.tcf.org/econteam

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

AI is now in our classrooms. Our new report finds that nearly 4 in 5 Americans support government rules for how it’s used in schools. So why is the federal government pushing schools to adopt AI faster while dismantling efforts to help schools use it responsibly? Read more: go.tcf.org/k12poll

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We also found that 2 in 3 voters support taking the free early education model launched by Mayor Mamdani's administration in NYC nationwide—including 57% of Republicans and 54% of Trump voters. Americans are telling us: this is a model worth bringing to families across the country.

Blue-toned overhead photo of an adult helping a child with handwriting practice at a table. Headline: 'Americans want to take Mamdani's free early education model nationwide.' Large text reads '2 in 3 voters want the federal government to offer free early education from age 2 through kindergarten, modeled on NYC's program—including 57% of Republicans.' Century Foundation survey of 2,002 registered voters conducted by Morning Consult, May 21-24, 2026

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

NEW: We're releasing polling that shows that AI is a serious concern for voters, with Americans across the political spectrum calling for sensible guardrails on tech, investment in the basics, and public schools that work for every child. Read more: tcf.org/content/repo...

Blue-toned photo of a person holding a smartphone displaying the text 'Hello! Can I do something for you?' Headline: 'American voters overwhelmingly want clear guardrails on AI use in classrooms.' Large text reads '77% of voters want the government to set rules and standards for how schools use AI and new technology. Only 23% support today's 'hands-off' approach.' Century Foundation survey of 2,002 registered voters conducted by Morning Consult, May 21-24, 2026.

Blue-toned photo of students walking through a school hallway with backpacks, seen from behind. Headline: 'Families are worried about the basics: learning, safety, funding—and the affordability crisis is making it harder for schools and students to succeed.' Stats: '81% say students not learning core subjects is a problem. 80% say school safety is a problem. 75% say schools don't have enough funding. 64% of parents say rising costs have negatively affected their child's education in the past year.' Century Foundation survey of 2,002 registered voters conducted by Morning Consult, May 21-24, 2026.

Light blue-toned photo of a school lunch tray with a sandwich and roll. Headline: 'Americans support strengthening public schools—not Trump's dismantle-and-defund agenda.' Stats: '72% are concerned about eliminating the right to a free public education. 83% support smaller class sizes. 79% support higher teacher pay. 87% support universal school meals.' Red banner reads: 'The poll points to a clear consensus: Invest in public schools. Protect students. Set clear rules for AI.' Text: 'Read the full analysis at go.tcf.org/K12poll. Century Foundation survey of 2,002 registered voters conducted by Morning Consult, May 21-24, 2026.'

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Big news: We're excited to welcome Ganesh Sitaraman as a trustee and Aya Ibrahim as a visiting senior fellow! Their experience and leadership will help strengthen TCF's work at a critical moment. Join us in welcoming them to The Century Foundation! 👏 tcf.org/content/abou...

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

As the affordability crisis continues, more people with disabilities are being pushed toward predatory payday loans. Read our latest commentary w/@crlonline.bsky.social & @julianbondinst.bsky.social about why this is a disability justice issue and what policymakers can do: tcf.org/content/comm...

White text over a darkened photo of someone reviewing paperwork reads: "Payday loans promise quick relief but deliver lasting damage, trapping millions of Americans in a cycle of increasing financial hurt; and Americans with disabilities are disproportionately impacted, with 1.8 million recipients of SSI likely using payday loans, and with payday lenders draining $662 million annually from the disability community." The Century Foundation and Julian Bond Institute logos appear at the bottom.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

As utilities expand the grid to meet soaring demand from AI data centers, too many families are having to foot the bill. TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social joined NPR's Here and Now to discuss what's driving higher utility costs—and why policymakers need to protect consumers:

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

In 41 states + D.C., child care for two kids costs more than rent or a mortgage. Over 600,000 people are on waiting lists just to get home care support. And right now, 29 states are getting an F on care overall. See how your state scored: go.tcf.org/CareReport26

Text reads "It's time for Congress to invest in child care, paid leave, home- and community-based services, and care workers now." Below, highlighted: "Families cannot afford further delay." Background image shows a child sleeping on a caregiver's shoulder. Text box reads "A 2026 Care Report Card from The Century Foundation + Caring Across Generations."

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Where you live shouldn't determine whether you can afford child care, take paid leave, or access long-term care. Our new report with @caringacross.org grades every state's care policies—and shows where progress is happening despite the Trump administration's cuts: go.tcf.org/CareReport26

Text reads "Progress in care is happening in several states. But federal cuts are putting that progress at risk." Below: "Most states have been improving their child care, paid leave, home care, and support for care workers—yet 29 states are still falling behind, and families are being squeezed as federal funding gets pulled back." Background image shows a home care worker helping an older adult from behind, with a child's shoes visible on a bench nearby. Text box reads "A 2026 Care Report Card from The Century Foundation + Caring Across Generations." Century Foundation and Caring Across Generations logos at bottom.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Trump's tariffs, rising oil prices, and cuts to food assistance are creating a back-to-school affordability crisis. Families are paying more for supplies, groceries, gas, and clothing — and 1.5 million children have lost SNAP benefits, putting free school meals further out of reach.

"Table titled 'School's Back. So Are High Prices: Price hikes on popular school supplies and lunch items,' comparing 2025 and 2026 prices. School supplies: lunch box $14.91 to $18.91 (26.8% increase), one-subject notebooks $4.00 to $4.92 (23%), index cards $3.16 to $3.86 (22.2%), notebook paper $0.90 to $1.08 (20%), tissues $2.50 to $3.00 (20%), scissors $3.58 to $4.08 (14%), dry-erase markers $4.59 to $4.98 (8.5%), glue sticks $7.14 to $7.68 (7.6%). Lunch box staples: blueberries (12 oz.) $3.31 to $4.89 (47.7%), sandwich bread $3.58 to $4.36 (21.8%), apple juice $3.45 to $4.14 (20%), oranges (1 lb.) $1.64 to $1.92 (17.1%), animal crackers $5.61 to $6.49 (15.7%), chocolate chip cookies $4.79 to $5.46 (14%), deli ham (1 lb.) $12.86 to $14.47 (12.5%), deli turkey (1 lb.) $14.16 to $15.84 (11.9%). The Century Foundation and Groundwork Collaborative logos appear at the bottom with a link to go.tcf.org/schoolshopping for full methodology."

"Graphic titled 'Trump's Tax on School Supplies: Many popular back-to-school items up more than 20% under Trump.' Shows a green lunch box with an apple, orange, and sandwich labeled 'Lunch box, 27% higher'; a stack of index cards labeled 'Index cards, 22% higher'; and a red spiral notebook labeled 'Notebooks, 23% higher.' The Century Foundation and Groundwork Collaborative logos appear at the bottom with a link to go.tcf.org/schoolshopping for full analysis."

"Graphic with large text '$3,820' and caption: 'Under Trump, packing a healthy lunch will cost families nearly $4,000 this school year—$375 higher than last year.' A green arrow points to a photo of a bento box lunch containing cucumber slices, cheese, bell peppers, and a fork and spoon. The Century Foundation and Groundwork Collaborative logos appear at the bottom with a link to go.tcf.org/schoolshopping."

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

NEW: The 2026–27 school year will cost families nearly $4,000 per child — nearly 11% more than last year. New analysis from @groundwork.bsky.social and TCF shows rising prices for school supplies, groceries, clothing, and transportation are squeezing families. Read more: tcf.org/content/comm...

"Photo of colored pencils and a pen tucked into a yellow canvas backpack pocket. Text reads: 'Pencils down, prices up. Back-to-school staples and lunch items are up nearly 11% under Trump—costing families close to $4,000 this year.' The Century Foundation and Groundwork Collaborative logos appear at the bottom with a link to go.tcf.org/schoolshopping."

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Energy costs are rising, and families are feeling the squeeze. On @npr.org's Here & Now, TCF President Julie Morgan explains how Trump's policies, including tariffs and cuts to energy assistance programs like LIHEAP, are driving up costs and creating uncertainty for households:

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Whether you’re caring for someone now, thinking about caregiving in your future, or just trying to take care of yourself, you have something to say about care. Join @caringacross.org in shaping a new vision for care in America: caringacross.formstack.com/forms/1_mill...

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Imagine working an extra 6 months just to earn what someone else made last year. That's the reality Black women face today. On Black Women's Equal Pay Day, TCF's Michaela Minnis and Michelle LaVere explain why the wage gap won't close on its own, and what policymakers can do:

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Utility bills are rising faster than families can keep up. NEW: Our analysis with @protectborrowers.bsky.social shows energy prices have risen 3x faster than inflation since Trump returned to office, pushing more households into overdue utility debt. Read more: tcf.org/content/repo...

A photo of a single-family home at dusk with the porch light glowing. Text reads: "Power Failure. Energy bills are soaring, and more families are falling behind." Additional text explains that new analysis from The Century Foundation and Protect Borrowers finds energy costs are outpacing inflation, driving up debt and squeezing families across the country. A yellow button says, "Swipe for key findings."

A sunset photo of electrical transmission towers. Text states that energy prices are rising three times faster than inflation under Trump. It says the average monthly energy bill has reached $280, up 12 percent since the end of 2024—about three times the overall inflation rate during the same period. Footer includes The Century Foundation and Protect Borrowers logos and a link to the full report.

A U.S. map shaded to show increases in average energy costs by state. Text explains that average energy costs have increased by more than 20 percent in ten states since the end of 2024, with Montana up 52 percent and New Hampshire up 31 percent. Footer includes The Century Foundation and Protect Borrowers logos and a link to the full report.

"Bar chart titled 'Energy debt isn't just hitting low-income families.' Text explains that since the end of 2024, overdue balances for middle-income families have grown twice as fast as for the lowest-income households, signaling that rising energy costs are squeezing families who were previously keeping up. Chart shows average overdue utility bill growth: Middle-income (subprime) up 13.6%, Near-prime up 12.6%, Lowest-income (deep subprime) up 6.9%. Footer: The Century Foundation and Protect Borrowers logos, with text 'Learn how Trump is raising energy prices and fueling debt at go.tcf.org/PowerFailure.'"

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

This Fourth of July, the price tag for a barbecue is high enough to discourage many families from celebrating altogether. @groundwork.bsky.social and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social has found that staples like ground beef and popsicles are up more than 20 percent in just one year: tcf.org/content/comm...

Flat-lay photo of grill tools (spatula, fork, tongs) and a small American flag on a red-and-white checkered picnic tablecloth. Text overlay reads "Backyard Barbecue Blues: Under Trump, many July 4th staples are up 20%—nearly 5x overall inflation." The Century Foundation and Groundwork Collaborative logos appear at the bottom with the link go.tcf.org/July4.

Photo collage of a cheeseburger with an American flag toothpick, a bowl of potato salad, and a green ice pop. Text reads "Trump's Tax on America's Birthday: How much your 4th of July cookout went up this year," with callouts showing potato salad 23% higher, ice pops 22% higher, and ground beef 20% higher. The Century Foundation and Groundwork Collaborative logos appear at the bottom with the link go.tcf.org/July4.

Table titled "Under Trump, many 4th of July staples up over 20% since last year," set against a blurred American flag background with sparklers. The table lists 14 staples with their 2026 price, 2025 price, and percent increase: prepared potato salad (23.0%), Magnum ice pops (22.3%), ground beef (20.3%), disposable forks (20.0%), Driscoll's strawberries (19.8%), Reynolds aluminum foil (17.6%), canned cherry pie filling (14.4%), Ball Park beef hot dogs (13.2%), prepared cole slaw (12.9%), bagged ice (12.8%), Tyson chicken drumsticks (12.5%), Johnsonville bratwursts (12.0%), Frito-Lay flavored tortilla chips (11.8%), and SPF 50 spray sunscreen (8.0%). The Century Foundation and Groundwork Collaborative logos appear at the bottom with a link to go.tcf.org/July4 for the full list and methodology.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

At the Senate Banking Committee's affordability hearing this past week, TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social laid out exactly who's benefitting from the Trump Administration's actions— and it's NOT working families. Watch her exchange with Senator Warnock:

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

NEW: Polling from @tcfdotorg.bsky.social and Morning Consult finds that healthcare costs are forcing Americans into impossible choices. Voters are ready for healthcare reforms that lower costs. What do they want policymakers to do about it? Find out here: tcf.org/content/comm...

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

When corporations engage in wage theft, fraud, and predatory practices, New Yorkers pay the price. Part 3 of "Affordable NYC Now", with @protectborrowers.bsky.social, lays out steps the city can take to crack down on corporate abuse and put working people first: protectborrowers.org/resource/aff...

Graphic with the hashtag “#AffordableNYCNow” at the top. Large white text on a dark blue background reads: “It’s time for NYC to lower costs, hold corporations accountable, and make government work for New Yorkers.” Several key phrases are underlined in red. The logos for Protect Borrowers and The Century Foundation appear at the bottom. The design uses a dark blue, white, and red color palette.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Gas prices are up 43% since Trump's war with Iran began. TCF's @angelanhanks.bsky.social breaks down how that ripples into everything else, and why no one is immune from a president who's determined to jack up energy prices on working families. Watch:

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

“We want there to be a clear answer for everybody in NYC, that government can do the things that they say they're going to do, and that it can make life better.” Last month, @juliesulabor.bsky.social spoke to us about how City Hall can turn affordability promises into real results for New Yorkers.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The Trump administration is withholding Medicaid funding from states in the name of fighting fraud. But former state health officials argue that there's a better way to approach it: partner with states to target bad actors and protect care, rather than being punitive. Watch:

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

69% of Americans — including 57% of Republicans — support universal maternal healthcare at no out-of-pocket cost. The demand for a new system is here. So what's the hold-up? Learn about TCF's vision for what universal maternal healthcare could look like: tcf.org/content/comm...

A Black healthcare provider in a white coat gently places their hand on a patient's pregnant belly. Bold white text reads: "Most Americans support universal maternal healthcare. What could it look like?"

A pregnant person lies on an exam table during an ultrasound, with a partner at their side and a nurse operating the device. Text reads: "The U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other wealthy nation. Yet many families are unable to access care where they live and find themselves in debt after delivery."

Infographic with a red illustrated baby icon. Text states the average cost of labor and delivery is $15,712, and that 2 in 5 Americans carry medical debt — with postpartum women 1.5x more likely to carry it.

Illustrated map of the U.S. split into pink and red halves. Text reads: "1 in 3 U.S. counties have no obstetric care providers or facilities at all," attributed in part to corporate management and private equity.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Corporations are driving up costs for New Yorkers through wage theft, predatory business practices, and more. Today, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social and @protectborrowers.bsky.social released Part 2 of #AffordableNYCNow: ideas the Administration can use now to protect working families and small businesses.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We asked policymakers, advocates, and community members: what’s driving the affordability crisis in NYC, and what would it actually take to make our city affordable? From Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice @juliesulabor.bsky.social to Manhattan DA @alvinbraggnyc.bsky.social, here’s what they said.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Got travel plans this summer? In Trump’s economy, it’ll cost you. Here’s what it might cost you to get to your sunny destination— and how tariffs and the war with Iran will affect the bill for what you eat when you arrive.

Graphic titled “A Summer Bummer: How Trump’s economy is grounding holiday travel plans.” Against a background of a melting ice cream cone on pavement, three red upward arrows highlight rising costs: airfare up 21% from last year, gas up 51% since the Iran war began, and BBQ staples up 13% from last year. The Century Foundation and Groundwork Collaborative logos and a website link appear at the bottom.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

New York is in a deep affordability crisis, and families are feeling it every day. Yesterday, we brought together policymakers, advocates, and experts to launch “Affordable NYC Now,” sharing new data and new ideas to lower costs across the city.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

For too many New York families, just getting by gets harder and harder. Today, @protectborrowers.bsky.social and The Century Foundation are launching “Affordable NYC Now" to show how NYC can directly lower costs, strengthen public systems, and hold corporations accountable.

Graphic titled "Affordable NYC Now: 7 Ideas to Lower Costs for New Yorkers," published by The Century Foundation and Protect Borrowers. A person with long curly hair holds a young child facing the New York City skyline. The footer reads: "Read the full proposals at go.tcf.org/AffordableNYCNow."

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Before you fire up the grill this Memorial Day weekend, learn about how Trump’s tariffs are jacking up the cost of the corn and bratwurst on your plate. (Spoiler: you’ll probably have to shell out more than you budgeted for your cookout.)

Infographic titled "Grilling Americans' Wallets: Price Hikes on Popular Memorial Day Staples," published by The Century Foundation and Groundwork Collaborative. A table compares 2025 and 2026 prices for 13 common Memorial Day items. Yellow corn (6 ears) saw the steepest increase at 98%, rising from $2.97 to $5.90. Apple pie (store bakery) increased 37% to $7.62. Johnsonville Bratwursts rose 28% to $4.79. Key lime pie (store bakery) increased 24% to $10.99. Tomatoes, ground beef (1lb), and disposable plasticware each increased around 20%. Martin's Rolls, iceberg lettuce, seedless watermelon (15lb), Coca-Cola (1 case), Ketchup (Kraft Heinz), and hot dogs (Kraft Beef) rose between 12% and 19%. The footer reads: "For more common summer items and methodology, visit go.tcf.org/MemorialDay."

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

From our new report with @borrowerjustice.bsky.social: New auto loans and cars themselves are more expensive than ever—and interest rates are rising. We've allowed cars to become debt traps for millions of families.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

What would a maternal health system rooted in justice and joy look like? ▶️Care centered on compassion. ▶️Birth without debt. ▶️Choices without barriers. #BMHW26

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

NEW: Faces at The Century Foundation! We're welcoming five new visiting senior fellows to help bolster our work on affordability and the research that brings the struggles working families face to decision makers in Washington and beyond. Here's who's joining ⏩

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Families are falling further and further behind and yet the Trump administration has nothing to offer them but a $1 billion a day war that Americans don't want.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Trump's immoral war in Iran is causing chaos abroad while he inflames problems here at home. Ayman Mohyeldin on @msnownews.bsky.social on the latest edition of Republicans crying poor when it comes to feeding the hungry or treating the sick and writing a blanks check for foreign wars.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

On @cnn.com, Wolf Blitzer and David Goldman hit the nail on the head: Americans are getting crushed by credit card interest rates as they increasingly turn to credit cards to cover the basics. Credit card interest rates are turning the affordability crisis into a debt spiral for families.

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

NEW 📺: This morning, we released a new report with @borrowerjustice.bsky.social on the shocking amount of credit card debt American families have incurred just trying to make ends meet and the way interest rates are lining the pockets of credit card bankers. More from Good Morning America 🔽

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The Century Foundation @tcfdotorg.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

If you're in Austin for #SXSW, don't miss @alevazquezbaur.bsky.social and National Newcomers Network this evening at Punch Bowl Social this evening!

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