Children Quote by Martin O'Malley
“The answers to feeding hungry children is not fewer dollars to feed hungry children, it's to do more. It is to raise the minimum wage. It is to increase, not dismantle, the earned income tax credit. It is to make college more affordable for more middle class families, not more expensive. These are the things that grow our middle class.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Policy Forum, 2015
Raising wages, expanding tax credits, and making education affordable will lift families and strengthen the middle class.
In simple terms: Higher wages and affordable education boost the middle class.
Key Takeaway
Support policies that raise income and reduce education costs.
Themes
economic justice
education
tax policy
middle class
Mood
urgent
determined
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- legislative lobbying
- community advocacy
- public awareness campaigns
- school funding initiatives
Key Concepts
progressive economics
public policy
social equity
Questions to Reflect On
- What local actions can you take to support these policies?
- How do you address concerns about tax impacts?
A Different Perspective
Political opposition may stall reforms.
