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• Report

  Inequality Is Already Extreme in California — Republican Cuts Could Worsen It

  key takeaway Republican federal budget proposals would significantly widen California’s already extreme income inequality by slashing essential programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh while delivering massive tax breaks to the wealthy. State leaders must take action to protect Californians by preventing harmful cuts. The gap between the rich and poor in California is vast, and the … Continued
  
  Federal Policy

  Poverty & Inequality
• Issue Brief

  Supporting Survivors: The Need for Stable Funding for Victim Services

  key takeaway Federal funding cuts to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) threaten essential services for survivors of domestic violence, creating instability for service providers who rely on these funds. To ensure survivors receive the support they need, state and federal policymakers must prioritize stable, ongoing funding and prevent further cuts to VOCA. Every Californian … Continued
  Poverty & Inequality
• Report

  Disrupting Disparities: Ending the Black Women Wage Gap in California

  Women in California deserve the opportunity to thrive and access the same economic opportunities as their male counterparts. When women thrive, their families and communities prosper. However, women in California continuously encounter structural barriers that prevent them from doing so. Black women and Black single mothers in California, in particular, regularly confront policies rooted in … Continued
  Poverty & Inequality
• Commentary

  California Cannot Afford to Wait Another Century for Latina Pay Equity

  This year, Latina Equal Pay Day — marked on a date symbolizing how far into the year Latinx women must work to earn what white men earned the previous year — serves as a stark reminder of the economic inequities Latinas continue to face. Despite California’s progressive track record, it holds the troubling distinction of … Continued
  Poverty & Inequality
• Fact Sheet

  Wage Disparities for Latinas in California: A Continuing Concern

  key takeaway The wage gap for Latinas in California remains alarmingly wide. Systemic barriers in education, employment, and caregiving responsibilities contribute to persistent inequality. When women thrive, their families and communities prosper. Despite decades of progress in job opportunities and earnings, working families still struggle to afford basic needs. This challenge is significantly worse for … Continued
  Poverty & Inequality
• Report

  Revitalizing Unemployment Insurance in California

  California’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is severely underfunded and outdated, leaving workers with inadequate benefits and excluding millions.
  Health & Safety Net

  Poverty & Inequality
• Report

  California’s Poverty Rate Soars to Alarmingly High Levels in 2023

  key takeaway California’s poverty rate has increased significantly, with disproportionate impacts on Black and Latinx residents. This alarming trend highlights the urgent need for federal and state policymakers to implement robust anti-poverty measures, such as strengthening the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, and SNAP program. California’s poverty rate increased to 18.9% in 2023, … Continued
  Poverty & Inequality
• Interactive

  The California Women’s Well-Being Index

  The California Women’s Well-Being Index is a fully interactive data visualization that looks at women’s well-being in each of California’s 58 counties. The Index shows how women are faring overall and across five different areas of well-being: Health, Personal Safety, Employment & Earnings, Economic Security, and Political Empowerment. See the Index to learn how women are faring in your community.
  Health & Safety Net

  Poverty & Inequality
• 5Facts

  Chosen Family: Expanding Paid Family Leave for Diverse Communities

  California’s paid family leave program excludes many workers, especially LGBTQ+ and immigrants, from taking leave to care for loved ones because the program’s definition of family is too narrow.
  Poverty & Inequality
• Fact Sheet

  Strengthening California’s Paid Leave Benefits

  California was the first state to offer paid family leave, but workers cannot apply for benefits until after they have already started their leave, causing financial hardship.
  Poverty & Inequality
• Data Hit

  Over Half of All California Workers Are Immigrants or Children of Immigrants

  Immigrants and children of immigrants made up over half of all California workers from 2021-2023, representing 1 in 3 workers in the state.
  Poverty & Inequality
• Fact Sheet

  At Risk: Governor’s Proposal Fails to Fund Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention

  While domestic and sexual violence disproportionately affect marginalized groups, prevention programs that address root causes like gender and racial inequities can significantly improve safety for all Californians.
  Poverty & Inequality