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Confronting the true drivers of America's affordability crisis. Advancing bold solutions to lower costs. Policy for people—not powerful interests.

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The Century Foundation
@TCFdotorg
Mar 2
🧵Families are being squeezed—and not by accident. Today, @TCFdotorg is launching a new campaign, Affordable Futures: Policy for People—Not the Powerful. go.tcf.org/AffordableFutures Here’s why it matters. 1/x
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“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, @DMJulieSu and @lorelei_salas33 discussed how City Hall and its partners can turn affordability promises into real results for New Yorkers.
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"America’s students didn’t start this war. They shouldn’t be the ones paying for it with their education," writes @jmargetta for @thehill. Read more about how the war in Iran is forcing public schools to make devastating budget cuts: thehill.com/opinion/5889402-…

The hidden victims of Trump’s Iran War energy crisis: public schools

Some 50 million students have become collateral damage in a conflict 7,000 miles away.

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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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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/commentary/a…
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?"

ALT 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."

ALT 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.

ALT 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.

ALT 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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Infographic with a red clipboard icon citing new Morning Consult polling: 69% of registered voters support a universal maternal health system at no out-of-pocket cost, including 57% of Republicans.

ALT Infographic with a red clipboard icon citing new Morning Consult polling: 69% of registered voters support a universal maternal health system at no out-of-pocket cost, including 57% of Republicans.

Graphic outlining four components of a new maternal healthcare system: free prenatal and postpartum care, more birth centers in every county, care driven by need over profit, and wraparound support through a child's second birthday.

ALT Graphic outlining four components of a new maternal healthcare system: free prenatal and postpartum care, more birth centers in every county, care driven by need over profit, and wraparound support through a child's second birthday.

A person with dark hair lies in a hospital bed smiling down at their newborn. Text asks: "What would it take to guarantee every pregnant person in America high-quality maternity care?" with a CTA to read the full report.

ALT A person with dark hair lies in a hospital bed smiling down at their newborn. Text asks: "What would it take to guarantee every pregnant person in America high-quality maternity care?" with a CTA to read the full report.
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Protect Borrowers@BorrowerJustice
Jun 4
When corporations commit wage theft & fraud, everyday New Yorkers pay the price. Today we released Part 2 of #AffordableNYCNow—our project w/ @TCFdotorg to make NYC more affordable for families. This round: 7 proposals @NYCMayor can act on TODAY to hold corporations accountable.
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Corporations are driving up costs for New Yorkers through wage theft, medical debt, predatory business practices, and more. Holding them accountable is a key part of making our city affordable. Today, @TCFdotorg and @borrowerjustice released Part 2 of #AffordableNYCNow: ideas the @nycmayor's administration can use right now to protect working families and small businesses.
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Read about the proposals here: protectborrowers.org/wp-cont…
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Elizabeth Warren
@SenWarren
Jun 2
A school district in Oregon is spending about $30,000 a week on fuel for buses — $6,400 more per order than in February. Some schools might have to cut staff just to keep up with their energy bills. Trump's policies are costing families.
Julie Margetta Morgan@jmargetta
May 22
The war with Iran is costing American families tens of billions in energy costs, but that's not the only way communities are paying for this reckless war. Higher energy costs are affecting public schools too, and driving up taxpayers' burdens. 🧵
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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 more affordable? From Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice @JulieSuLabor to @ManhattanDA Alvin Bragg Jr., here’s what they said.
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Want to learn more about the proposals that the Mamdani administration can use to tackle NYC’s affordability crisis? Explore the first 7 ideas: tcf.org/content/commentary/a…

Affordable NYC Now

An Agenda to Lower Costs, Hold Corporations Accountable, and Make Government Work for New Yorkers Foreword by Julie Margetta Morgan and Mike Pierce The

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Julie Margetta Morgan@jmargetta
May 22
The war with Iran is costing American families tens of billions in energy costs, but that's not the only way communities are paying for this reckless war. Higher energy costs are affecting public schools too, and driving up taxpayers' burdens. 🧵
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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.

ALT 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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Airfare is up more than 20% from last year. Gas prices have surged since the Iran conflict began. Even Memorial Day BBQ staples are up 13% on average. Read our full analysis with @Groundwork on how Trump’s economic chaos is driving up the cost of summer: go.tcf.org/MemorialDay

As Summer Kicks Off, Memorial Day Staples up 13% on Average and Travel Prices Soar

As Americans kick off the summer this Memorial Day weekend, Trump’s mishandling of the economy will leave families paying much more to enjoy the warmer

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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. We heard from @JulieSuLabor, New York City’s first-ever deputy mayor for economic justice, on what the Mamdani administration is doing to lower costs and how experts and advocates can help, as well as @HarveyforNY, @WBerkmanBreen, @alvinbraggnyc, @jmargetta, and Lorelai Salas. Read more about the proposals driving this work: go.tcf.org/AffordableNYCNow
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The Century Foundation retweeted
Alvin Bragg
@ManhattanDA
May 22
Yesterday, D.A. Bragg joined @HarveyforNY and Lorelei Salas, Senior Fellow at @TCFdotorg, for @BorrowerJustice's Affordability into Action Panel to highlight the work of our Worker and Tenant Protection Units and how a more affordable New York can improve public safety!
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Groundwork Collaborative
@Groundwork
May 21
Your Memorial Day cookout is going to cost 40% more this year. Airlines have already canceled a record amount of flights over the last 2 weeks - raising costs way up. The reason why isn't a surprise: it's Trump's war with Iran. New analysis from @TCFdotorg & Groundwork 👇
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New York is one of the most expensive cities in the country. For too many families, just getting by gets harder and harder. Today, @borrowerjustice and The Century Foundation are launching “Affordable NYC Now" to show how NYC can directly lower costs, strengthen public systems, and hold corporations accountable for driving up prices. From prescription drug costs to housing stability, energy bills to small business support, these proposals are practical solutions that @NYCMayor’s administration can use to tackle NYC’s affordability crisis— and most importantly, they are ready now. Read the full proposals now: go.tcf.org/AffordableNYCNow
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."

ALT 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 retweeted
Julie Margetta Morgan@jmargetta
May 21
Want to understand why New Yorkers are so worried about affordability and so ready for change? Check out these maps.
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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."

ALT 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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From apple pies to airfare, Trump’s economic chaos is driving up the cost of summer, and working families are paying for it. 🔗 Read our full breakdown with @Groundwork: go.tcf.org/MemorialDay

As Summer Kicks Off, Memorial Day Staples up 13% on Average and Travel Prices Soar

As Americans kick off the summer this Memorial Day weekend, Trump’s mishandling of the economy will leave families paying much more to enjoy the warmer

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