Fiscal policies should ensure that all communities can thrive.
We advocate for fairer revenue systems, the funding of crucial human services that keep our communities stronger, and investments that expand opportunities for people and communities harmed by structural racism.
Our tax code is both a symptom of and instrument of systemic racism – and, in short, it can be fundamentally unfair
Millions of workers are struggling in the face of the COVID-19 crisis
People with low income are particularly vulnerable to systems that criminalize poverty. Fines and fees like speeding tickets, city sticker fees, and court costs create financial burdens and trap individuals in cycles of hardship.
All families deserve to live in dignity and see their children thrive. A coalition that includes the Shriver Center on Poverty Law won a major victory for Illinois families this legislative session with passage of the state’s first-ever child tax credit.
Investing in people – not punishment – will make everyone safer.
The recent release of the report, Funding Our Futures: The Equitable Revenue Policies Illinois Families Need to Thrive, sheds light on the shortcomings of Illinois’ revenue system, calling it out for favoring the wealthy while leaving many struggling to meet basic needs.
Jul 2020
A collection of readings, research, and tools to help guide an understanding of structural racism.
Mar 2020
Links to information and useful resources to aid communities seeking support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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