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October 1, 2025Newsadvocacyby The Appleseed Network

A New Era for Public Interest Policy Advocacy: From Pleading to Power Building

Tona Zinn interned for the Appleseed Foundation in the summer of 2025. In this blog post, Tona reflects on the current needs and opportunities for advocacy organizations in the US. Policy advocacy is struggling. It’s actually a good thing. As …

July 14, 2025National Update, Newsadvocacy, health care, medicaid, medical debt, New Jersey, NJ Appleseedby The Appleseed Network

A New Paradigm for Dismantling Medical Debt: Lessons from New Jersey

As healthcare costs continue to skyrocket nationwide and with devastating federal cuts to programs like Medicaid on the horizon, states are grappling with medical debt as a long-term crisis — with one in five Americans already reporting worry over unexpected …

April 23, 2025Newsadvocacy, AR Appleseed, Arkansas, legislation, maternal healthby The Appleseed Network

Arkansas Appleseed Helps Deliver a Victory for Maternal and Infant Health

In a major win for families across Arkansas, Governor Sarah Sanders has signed House Bill 1333 into law—now Act 627—requiring all insurers in the state, including Medicaid, to cover breastfeeding support and lactation consulting services. This critical step forward was …

March 24, 2025National Update, Newsadvocacy, heirs property, LA Appleseed, legislation, Louisianaby The Appleseed Network

Louisiana Appleseed: A Champion for Heirs’ Property Rights and a Model for Appleseed Action

Heirs’ property—a term for land passed down without a clear, legal title—has long been a thorn in the side of many Louisiana families, especially in communities of color. This murky ownership can lead to forced sales and the erosion of …

July 18, 2024National Update, Newsadvocacy, advocate of the year, KS Appleseed, pillars of justice, youthby The Appleseed Network

Announcing the 2024 Appleseed Advocate of the Year: Teresa Woody

The Appleseed Foundation is thrilled to announce that Teresa Woody has been named the 2024 Appleseed Advocate of the Year! The Appleseed Advocate of the Year award honors a member of the Appleseed Network who has shown exceptional commitment to …

November 21, 2023National Updateadvocacy, ballot initiative, NE Appleseed, Nebraska, paid sick leave, washington postby The Appleseed Network

Nebraska’s Bold, Grassroots Step Towards Paid Sick Leave

In a compelling turn of events, Nebraska is witnessing a remarkable democratic evolution. Faced with a legislature that repeatedly refused to debate paid sick leave, Nebraska advocates, led by organizations like Nebraska Appleseed, are taking a significant step by introducing …