Core Value: Economic Justice

Economic justice means that no one who works full time should live in poverty, that every family has the opportunity to work towards economic stability and prosperity, and that the tax system is just—meaning those who have benefited the most from this country’s resources, pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes and that progressive tax policies assure adequate state revenue to fund all-important services like health care, education and public safety, and that reduce poverty.

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Issue Area: Progressive Tax Policy Reform, an Adequate Budget, and Family-Based Priorities

NM Children’s Charter outcomes:
#1: No child lives in poverty;
#10: Our tax system is transparent, everyone pays their fair share, and it generates enough revenue to maintain necessary programs; and
#11: Children and families are a high priority in federal, state and local budgets

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Issue Area: Reducing Poverty through a Living Wage and Other Work Supports

NM Children’s Charter outcomes:
#1: No child lives in poverty;
#8: Every family has safe, affordable housing and sufficient, nutritious food; and
#9: Our economic development strategy provides for jobs that pay living wages, guarantee family leave, protect workers’ rights, and provide access to education to improve skills and success in the workplace

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Issue Area: Reducing Poverty by Helping Families Develop and Hold On To Assets

NM Children’s Charter outcomes:
#1: No child lives in poverty; and
#12: Every family has access to appropriate credit, and predatory lending practices are abolished

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