Tara Dawson McGuinness
@taradmcguinness
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Optimistic citizen. Founded New Practice Lab @newamerica, Biden-Harris Transition, @McCourtSchool, @OMB44, @ObamaWhiteHouse, obsessed w/ implementation
Joined September 2011
@BarackObama Mr. President, you always pushed us to think about how our policies would actually reach people. We wrote this book to expand the work we started together: designing policies with, by and for the people we serve. @hanaschank @usds @18F @ValerieJarrett
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Things are broken, that’s a fact. But it’s not the full story. There’s also real progress happening too and seeds being planted for new ways of being and working together.
How do you build more effective systems that actually support the families that need them? By listening first. In 2024, the New Practice Lab did exactly that. 🔗 Learn more about the Lab's work to improve public benefits in their 2024 Impact Report:
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How do you build early education programs that really work for parents, kids, educators and communities? You engage them in the design. Wonderful lessons here 👇
Once families understand their early childhood opportunities, how can the enrollment process be made easier? In a recent brief from New Practice Lab, Emmy Liss & Sarah Gilliland explore the benefits of centralized early childhood enrollment systems. 🎒
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RT @CitizenCohn: Social media reaction to Harris home care proposal like nothing I’ve seen So many people saying they’re struggling, could…
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RT @JeffFlake: I’ll be supporting @KamalaHarris for President and @Tim_Walz for Vice President. My full statement below.
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RT @OMalleySSA: I want to thank @iamjohnoliver @LastWeekTonight for calling out the crucial need for more staffing + funding @SocialSecurity
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Important piece, grounded in family voice in @Newsweek by @IvanaDGreco about the care needs of stay-at-home parents. TLDR: even stay at home parents need child care.
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RT @MarnieKaplan: "We must recognize caregiving as a public good, not just a private burden." @taradmcguinness in @nytimes letters https://…
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The brilliant @BrigidSchulte speaking the truth about work to a packed house anchored by @rachelnpr @PoliticsProse about her fantastic new book #OverWork @NewAmerica @SlaughterAM -
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People: buy this book. If you can’t afford to I will buy one for you.
Book launch day! So excited that Over Work is out in the world! Thanks to all those who are ordering. I hope you’ll check it out!
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RT @AlmsNatalie: The State Department launched online passport renewal today! It's the culmination of years of effort
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This is a sad reminder of how much words can matter. Let’s all remember how our words matter.
The city of Springfield, Ohio, is canceling its annual arts and culture festival following recent threats and safety concerns, it announced Monday. This also comes after days of schools and city buildings in the area faced threats of violence, prompting evacuations.
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Remember Between Two Ferns with @galifianakisz + @BarackObama to get folks signed up 4 That was a 40% increase in traffic, this is 500%! Don't forget is a gov run website that is built by pros + doing great under lets of pressure🇺🇸
Following Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris, there has been a "400% or 500% increase" in voter registration — between 9,000-10,000 people per hour, according to data firm TargetSmart. "It's really unlike anything I've seen," says TargetSmart senior adviser Tom Bonier.
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RT @BarackObama: Don't wait – check your state's voter registration deadline today and make sure you're registered and ready to vote. And t…
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RT @nicolejorwic: And then he said… after almost 100 attempts to repeal the #ACA & nearly 15 years— that they have “the concepts of a plan…
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RT @NASA: "Look at the stars..." ✨ Today, we look up at the stars and remember the great James Earl Jones. As Mufasa, he reminded us that…
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Fantastic news!
My 2yr term at @USDS was impactful--and flew by. Thrilled to continue working with governments in a new role with @apoliticalco. Through programs on topics such as AI and climate, we’ll expand Apolitical’s courses and networks to even more public servants throughout North America
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Don't let your week end without checking out the important work of @Surgeon_General about parents and caregivers. It is time to act.
NEW: As a father of two young children, I know the joys of parenting—but I also know the stress, loneliness, & uncertainty of parenting in a rapidly changing world. Today, I issued a Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents
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