Friend,
The federal government shutdown may be over, but the affordability crisis it highlighted is still affecting families nationwide.
In a new op-ed for TIME, Alanna McCargo, our Senior Fellow for Inclusive Capitalism, writes about how the shutdown underscored just how fragile essential programs — like childcare, housing, and food assistance — really are. She also highlights local solutions helping families keep up with rising costs.
Read Alanna’s full analysis here.