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As people rushed to try and save his life, an Israeli embassy agent held a gun fixed on Aaron Bushnell following his self-immolation.

For years, the communities most impacted by policy have been left out of the policy-making process. #shutitdown Next100 puts people w/ lived experiences at the center of policy innovation. Learn more about our work here: bit.ly/48yMiKC

An environmental justice organizer working to disrupt the status quo in climate education, kier (Kier) comes to Next100 on a mission to make interdisciplinary, justice-centered climate education a reality in U.S. schools. Learn more about kier ↪️ bit.ly/3Ic8NKT

With a background in labor organizing and a dedication to centering racial and social equity in economic policy, Nia (Nia Johnson) joins Next100 to pursue public policies that hold corporations accountable and increase labor power. Learn more about Nia ↪️ bit.ly/3Iei7hd

Born and raised in India, Rudrani (rudranighosh) is a storyteller, photojournalist, and advocate for immigrants. At Next100, Rudrani champions policies that ensure affordable housing and economic stability for immigrants. Learn more about Rudrani ↪️ bit.ly/3SPNnYV

A criminal justice reform leader and ally to young people, Derrell (Derrell Frazier) joins Next100 determined to break down the barriers that keep young people trapped in the justice system and perpetuate cycles of poverty. Learn more about Derrell ↪️ bit.ly/3IfAbYw

Drawing from her own foster care experience, Cheyanne (Cheyanne.D) is a fierce advocate for young people in the child welfare system, pursuing compassionate policy solutions to prevent housing instability among foster youth. Learn more about Cheyanne ↪️ bit.ly/48qSC76

Cheyanne.D Driven by firsthand experience with housing instability, Sofie (Sofie Fashana) is a tenacious advocate for foster youth & cash transfer programs. At Next100, she's working to guarantee every young person's basic needs are met. Learn more about Sofie ↪️ bit.ly/42PP2SV

Follow along for impactful research and compassionate policy solutions on climate education, dignity for foster youth, direct cash transfers, dismantling predatory corporate power, criminal justice, and affordable housing for refugees and asylum seekers.

New migrants are projected to grow the economy by $7 TRILLION over the next decade. Tightening immigration policies during a labor shortage like now also keeps inflation rates high by limiting labor supply. TLDR: giving immigrants training & job stability = boosting the nation

NEW: We teamed up with Caring Across Generations #CareCantWait to grade all 50 states and DC on their care policies. Despite tireless efforts from advocates, not one state got an “A” — underscoring the need for bold public investment in care infrastructure. 🧵

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Over the last 1.9 years, the city conducted 8000 encampment sweeps while rental vacancy fell below 1.4% Sofie Fashana and I outline how NYC can expand housing initiatives instead for unhoused youth and asylum seekers following #GrantsPassvJohnson Read: tinyurl.com/mrywd2vp

For 8 years, 100,000+ students in NYC public schools have reported living in temporary housing. They are future doctors, teachers, and artists. The city should invest in stable, affordable housing for them. More from Sofie Fashana and me here: tinyurl.com/mrywd2vp 📸 by me!

Floyd Bennett Field migrant family shelter is along the floodplain, but no amount of unrecognizable warnings will help unhoused folks in a flood. Stable housing would. Wonder how much the city spent on drones instead of housing...tinyurl.com/mrywd2vp

Adding affordable housing and including asylum seekers in NYC is crucial. We need a ‘housing for all’ approach to ease rental prices, to reduce homelessness, and to be a sanctuary city. Read my commentary tinyurl.com/5c8d8pyx #AffordableHousing #HousingCrisis #migrantcrisis

“While it becomes more dangerous to live outside without reprieve from the heat, the city has doubled down on penalizing the homeless instead of focusing on housing initiatives.” Opinion via rudranighosh of Next100: bit.ly/3yWJXxE

As summers get hotter, it’s becoming more dangerous to live outdoors. Asylum seekers and all NYers need access to permanent housing. In this op-ed for City Limits I explain how NYC can do that tinyurl.com/2raft6ec