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Elie Wiesel Foundation Announces Inaugural Grantees Dedicated to Uyghur Advocacy Efforts and Education

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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New York, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity is pleased to announce today the first beneficiaries of its inaugural grant-making cycle. The grant-making initiative, launched in October of 2022, identifies and supports organizations whose efforts are grounded by Elie Wiesel's values and the Foundation's mission, and which align to portfolios reflecting Elie Wiesel's legacy: Educator, Activist, Journalist, Student, and Man of Faith. The grant-making program takes a hybrid approach by not only supporting organizations through fiscal sponsorship but also by acting as an active thought partner to champion and elevate each organization's cause.

Key Points: 
  • "Our inaugural Activist Portfolio grants are laser-focused towards advocates working purposefully and urgently towards restoring the rights and dignity of the Uyghur population", said Elisha Wiesel, Chairman of the Foundation.
  • "That is why it is very logical and appropriate that the first grant of the Elie Wiesel Foundation is dedicated to elevating education and Uyghur advocacy efforts."
  • Gratz College, UNCF, and The Elie Wiesel Foundation are committed to jointly facing the challenges of racism and antisemitism.
  • The Elie Wiesel Foundation appreciates the many applicants who took the time and energy to engage with us and intends to open future grant cycles.

Humanity Forward Celebrates Senate Passage of Inflation Reduction Act

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Humanity Forward is celebrating lawmakers for making unprecedented progress in the fight against climate change through the Senate's passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Humanity Forward is celebrating lawmakers for making unprecedented progress in the fight against climate change through the Senate's passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.
  • "Humanity Forward celebrates this major step forward for American families," said Paolo Mastrangelo, Head of Policy and Government Affairs for Humanity Forward.
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act is the product of hard work to understand the art of the possible and to tackle immediate energy needs and long term climate challenges simultaneously."
  • Humanity Forward is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to finding bipartisan solutions to advance the economic interests of the American people through federal policy.

Humanity Forward Applauds Senator Manchin for Continued Focus on Reducing Inflation

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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"Senator Manchin held out for the best deal for the American people," said Humanity Forward's Head of Policy Government Affairs, Paolo Mastrangelo.

Key Points: 
  • "Senator Manchin held out for the best deal for the American people," said Humanity Forward's Head of Policy Government Affairs, Paolo Mastrangelo.
  • "This is responsible legislation and reflects serious, patient deliberations by Senator Manchin and his colleagues.
  • Humanity Forward will continue to work with Democratic Senators to ensure that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is signed into law."
  • Humanity Forward is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to building bipartisan coalitions to advance the economic interests of the American people through federal policy.

Humanity Forward Urges Action on Bipartisan Insulin Bill

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Humanity Forward applauds Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) for coming to a bipartisan deal to reduce the skyrocketing price of Insulin for American families and is urging Congress to support and pass the bill into law.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Humanity Forward applauds Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) for coming to a bipartisan deal to reduce the skyrocketing price of Insulin for American families and is urging Congress to support and pass the bill into law.
  • The bill would cap the cost of insulin to $35 per month, which would be a major relief to millions of Americans who depend on the life-saving drug.
  • Humanity Forward stands ready to work with members in both parties to reduce costs and regulatory burdens on American families.
  • Humanity Forward is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to building bipartisan coalitions to advance the economic interests of the American people through federal policy.

Humanity Forward Celebrates Blockchain Resolution Passed at US Conference of Mayors

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Humanity Forward is celebrating the passage of a bipartisan blockchain resolution in the US Conference of Mayors (USCM), the largest national organization representing mayors of America's largest cities.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Humanity Forward is celebrating the passage of a bipartisan blockchain resolution in the US Conference of Mayors (USCM), the largest national organization representing mayors of America's largest cities.
  • Working with several cosponsors, Humanity Forward helped introduce and pass the resolution recognizing the potential of blockchain technology to create unique opportunities for communities across America to grow their economies and create jobs.
  • "This resolution seeks to lay the groundwork for measures that bring blockchain technology to our cities in a safe, accessible way."
  • "We would like to thank the US Conference of Mayors for prioritizing this emerging opportunity for American families, businesses, and public services."

Humanity Forward Applauds Introduction of GOP Child Tax Credit Plan

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Humanity Forward is applauding the office of Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT), Richard Burr (R-NC), and Steve Daines (R-MT) for introducing a plan to create a sustainable monthly Child Tax Credit.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Humanity Forward is applauding the office of Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT), Richard Burr (R-NC), and Steve Daines (R-MT) for introducing a plan to create a sustainable monthly Child Tax Credit.
  • "Humanity Forward applauds Senators Romney, Burr, and Daines for moving forward the conversation about how best to support families with a fully paid-for, cash benefit through the Family Security Act," said Paolo Mastrangelo, Humanity Forward's Head of Policy & Government Affairs.
  • "We're encouraged by this thoughtful plan and effort to build a meaningful Child Tax Credit based on conservative values, and we're looking forward to continuing to build Republican support for a tax cut that has supported families so well."
  • With inflation reaching historic highs this year, the return of the monthly Child Tax Credit would insulate American families from the worst of rising costs.

Humanity Forward Applauds Bipartisan Efforts to Reduce Drug Prices

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Humanity Forward applauds and encourages Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) for their efforts to find common ground and reduce the skyrocketing price of Insulin for American families.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Humanity Forward applauds and encourages Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) for their efforts to find common ground and reduce the skyrocketing price of Insulin for American families.
  • Congress continues to debate the issue of drug prices in bipartisan conversations and in Reconciliation talks as well.
  • Humanity Forward stands ready to work with members in both parties to reduce costs and regulatory burdens on American families.
  • Humanity Forward is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to building bipartisan coalitions to advance the economic interests of the American people through federal policy.

Humanity Forward Applauds Blockchain Resolution Introduced at US Conference of Mayors

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Humanity Forward applauds the introduction of a bipartisan resolution in the US Conference of Mayors recognizing the potential of blockchain technology to create unique opportunities for communities across America to grow their economies and create jobs.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Humanity Forward applauds the introduction of a bipartisan resolution in the US Conference of Mayors recognizing the potential of blockchain technology to create unique opportunities for communities across America to grow their economies and create jobs.
  • The US Conference of Mayors (USCM) is the largest national organization representing mayors of America's largest cities.
  • A bipartisan group of mayors call for "direct and coherent guidelines for the testing, adoption" of blockchain tech.
  • "This resolution seeks to lay the groundwork for measures that bring blockchain technology to our cities in a safe, accessible way."

Study Finds Monthly Child Tax Credit Insulated Families From Inflation, Steered Parents Away From Predatory Lending

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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"While the Child Tax Credit still exists, this study demonstrates that the monthly payments were far more beneficial for working families than lump sum payments are," said Paolo Mastrangelo, Head of Policy and Governmental Affairs for Humanity Forward.

Key Points: 
  • "While the Child Tax Credit still exists, this study demonstrates that the monthly payments were far more beneficial for working families than lump sum payments are," said Paolo Mastrangelo, Head of Policy and Governmental Affairs for Humanity Forward.
  • 70 percent of parents receiving the monthly credit who were negatively affected by inflation reported said the monthly payments helped them better manage higher prices.
  • Unfortunately, many of these gains are expected to be lost without a return of monthly Child Tax Credit.
  • A report from Columbia University's Center on Poverty and Social Policy found that child poverty, which had been reduced by 3.7 million thanks to the Child Tax Credit, increased by 41% following the expiration of the monthly payments.

Humanity Forward Urges Compromise on Child Tax Credit

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Humanity Forward is renewing a call to policymakers for compromise on extending the monthly Child Tax Credit.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Humanity Forward is renewing a call to policymakers for compromise on extending the monthly Child Tax Credit.
  • "What we've seen in the data and what we're being told by parents is that receiving the Child Tax Credit in monthly installments helped them reliably navigate rising costs," said Humanity Forward spokesperson Greg Nasif.
  • "It's up to lawmakers to renew the monthly Child Tax Credit, and make sure parents have the resources and flexibility to fight rising costs and continue contributing to our economy."
  • Humanity Forward is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to finding bipartisan solutions to advance the economic interests of the American people through federal policy.