Press Room

For media inquiries, contact Dawn Raftery at dawnraftery@povertylaw.org. See our most recent press releases below.

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Meet Jen Wagner, the New Director of the Legal Impact Network

Working across state lines to create collective, bold, and meaningful systems change.

Pretrial Electronic Monitoring of Accused People Harms Families and Communities

Electronic monitoring should be eliminated as a policy tool in pretrial settings.

Q&A with Women’s Rights Leader Wendy Pollack

Wendy Pollack, the director of the Shriver Center's Women’s Law and Policy Initiative began her career working as a union carpenter.

Out on a Limb: Protecting Low-Wage Workers from Exploitation

Time for action to increase racial equity and opportunities for low-wage workers.

Illinois Continues Building Toward an Equitable Recovery for All

This spring, the Shriver Center championed a legislative agenda in Illinois designed to support low-wage workers, expand access to health coverage, and secure stable housing so that all Illinoisans can thrive.

The Time for Paid Family and Medical Leave Is Now

The need for paid family and medical need has only become more critical during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Policy Changes Needed to Ensure a Thriving, Vibrant Workforce in Illinois

The Shriver Center has made recommendations to the Illinois Future of Work Task Force.

Infrastructure Spending Must Be Equitable

The Shriver Center and Legal Impact Network members have urged the Secretary of Transportation to comply with Title VI in planning and implementing projects.