Federal spending on children has decreased in 2022, with millions losing Medicaid coverage, leading to challenges for households with children. Furthermore, children’s poverty rates have remained steady overall, but according to some measures, they rose considerably amid the pandemic. The federal government is attempting to counter these trends with new policies, and an extension of the Child Tax Credit seems probable. A key focus is on preventing children from losing Medicaid coverage due to procedural issues.
Scenes from a “No Kings” Protest, 10-18-25
The following are just a few of the pictures I took today at a “No Kings” protest held in Nassau County, New York. It was
