Economic Security Is...

Real descriptions of economic security from experts, advocates, and passionate members of our communities.

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Anika Fassia | L.M.S.W. | Director of Outreach | Public Works

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Being able to make the choice that better quality childcare or education is worth the extra cost.

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Economic security is to be able to have access to fundamental necessities (healthcare, healthy food, education, housing, childcare, etc.) so that you can focus on your true strengths, talents, and passions. Without access to these fundamental necessities, it is almost impossible to reach your true potential and contribute to your community/society to the best of your abilities. 

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It means not worrying at the grocery check out if i have enough money for the food I am purchasing.

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Economic security is the guarantee each of us has enough to resist the domination of everyone else.

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Crystal Hall | Assistant Professor of Public Affairs | Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington

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Peter Fisher | Research Director | Iowa Policy Project

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Noah Berger | Executive Director | Massachusetts Budget + Policy Center

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Kathy White | Deputy Director | Colorado Fiscal Project

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Chris Hoene | Executive Director | California Budget + Policy Center