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Indi is a seasoned policy analyst, political advisor, and social justice advocate with deep expertise on child, family and economic policy. He frequently testifies before Congress on these topics, and speaks to the media about social and economic policy issues of the day as highlighted below.
Recent Media Quotes
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Omar Mohammed (2024, August 16) "The US Economy Is Actually Doing Well. It Might Not Help Kamala Harris," Newsweek.
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Maureen Leddy (2024, September 16), "​Senators Debate How to Get to ‘Fair’ Taxation," Thomson Reuters. ​​​
Recent Congressional Testimony
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​​September 12, 2024: Ensuring Fair Taxation of the Ultrawealthy to Strengthen Our Nation, Testimony before United States Senate Committee on Finance Hearing on “The 2025 Tax Policy Debate and Tax Avoidance Strategies."
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July 7, 2023: 25 Years of Progress for Children The Child Tax Credit, Its History and Track Record, and What Congress Should Do Now, Testimony before the United States Senate Committee on Finance, Subcommittee Hearing on "Taxation and IRS Oversight."
Recent Speaking Appearances
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“Food Justice, Food Insecurity, and Elections” Webinar, Share Our Strength and the Aspen Institute’s Conversations on Food Justice series, November 1, 2024
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“The True Cost of Economic Security: What Does It Take to Thrive in the US Today?” Urban Institute, Webinar, November 20, 2024
Select published reports, op-eds, blog posts
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“The War on Poverty Wasn’t Enough,” The Progressive, March 4, 2024
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“The stimulus shows U.S. attitudes about child poverty are changing in a big way,” Washington Post, March 15, 2021
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No Choice: The Implications of Unmet Child Care Needs For Unemployment Assistance & Paid Leave Access During The COVID-19 Pandemic", Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality, February 2021
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"A Tax Code for the Rest of Us: A Framework & Recommendations for Advancing Gender & Racial Equity Through Tax Credits, National Women's Law Center and Georgetown Center on Poverty & Inequality, November 2019