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Converging Dialogues

#344 - Economic Guarantees: A Dialogue with Natalie Foster

May 23, 2024
Natalie Foster discusses economic guarantees for Americans, emphasizing government involvement and community organizing. Topics include FDR's policies, neoliberalism, bank bailouts, populism, ACA impact, and the future of economic stability.
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Quick takeaways

  • Communities are actively pursuing guarantee frameworks, like childcare rights in New Mexico and income programs, to address basic needs.
  • Legislative resilience is pivotal in securing guarantees such as student debt forgiveness and healthcare improvements despite challenges and opposition.

Deep dives

Building the Guarantee Framework Locally and at the State Level

Communities and states across the country are actively working to build the guarantee framework. Initiatives such as guaranteeing the right to childcare in states like New Mexico and implementing guaranteed income programs in various cities showcase the momentum towards ensuring basic needs. The success of programs like the expanded child tax credit in states reflects a tangible movement towards enhancing economic security at the local and state levels, regardless of federal actions.

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