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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I haven't noticed a lot of public support for programs that would lessen the impact of poverty on children. Universal health care? Nope. High-quality, affordable day care? Nope. Living wage? Nope. Affordable housing? Nope. Transportation access to jobs? Nope. Paid maternity leave? Nope. What am I missing?[/quote]

Be patient.  It's coming!  Living wage is becoming an issue (minimum wage rants have had an effect).  Housing is the next one we're going to see.  I work with people who are moving because of the high costs.  This is going to resonate soon.  The others may come.  We have to take one at a time and it's starting to happen.  These are not hopeless issues at all.

Common Core is not an exciting issue for people.  It just doesn't change lives and communities in a more immediate and visible way.  In fact, it makes things worse.  It's a waste.

Housing and wages are first. Transportation is probably after that.  I wish we could get the day care, but that will be harder.   [/quote]

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