; (2) working family tax credits, such as the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit, that are proven to lift families out of poverty, free from onerous eligibility requirements; (3) a livable wage that is enough to ensure adequate housing, food, clothing, and other basic household needs; (4) robust paid leave programs so they can care for themselves, their families, and dependents without fear of financial devastation; (5) emergency financial assistance in times of unemployment; (6) unionize to negotiate for higher wages, better benefits, and safe working conditions; (7) financial security for themselves and their families during retirement years; (8) quality, affordable health care and prescription drugs; (9) clean air through robust environmental and public health policies; (10) high-quality, affordable, and reliable childcare; (11) accessible, affordable, safe housing; (12) safe, clean, and affordable water and wastewater services; (13) affordable, reliable energy service; (14) equitable access to technology and telephone and broadband services; (15) adequate access to affordable and nutritious foods; (16) reliable, efficient, and affordable public transportation; (17) high-quality, equitable PreK–12 public education; (18) safe public schools that promote racial and socioeconomic diversity; (19) access to affordable higher education, registered apprenticeships, and other vocational training opportunities; (20) live with their families and not be separated from each other on the basis of poverty; (21) safe neighborhoods, where they are protected by law enforcement, not targeted, profiled, harassed, and brutalized; (22) equal treatment in criminal justice settings, free from discrimination