Budget Matters Blog

Entries By Alliyah Lusuegro


Detaining and Deporting Immigrants Is All Wrong. Immigrants Are Here to Stay.

People all over are showing up in defense for our immigrant communities. We're fighting back against Trump's most blatant hate agenda and everyone else who is giving him a helping hand.


Peace, Justice, and a People-Centered Budget in 2024 and Beyond

We’ve supported the ongoing fight for a federal budget that prioritizes people and the planet over power and profit. Next year and onward, we'll continue the fight.


2024 Climate Week Webinars: Divest from Militarism & Invest in Climate Justice

Colonial violence and militarism are at the root of global inequality, ecological devastation, and perpetual conflict that is driving the triple planetary crisis.


The Costs of U.S. Militarization in the Philippines: Abuse of People and the Planet

The U.S. military is getting out of hand in fueling wars abroad–even the ones that haven’t begun.


This April, Climate and War Are Linked More Than Ever

It’s Earth Day today, and the U.S. and the world seem determined to ignore the climate crisis and instead invest in war. That’s a huge mistake. 


United We Dream and Allies Demand Permanent Ceasefire and Immigrant Protections

Last week, I joined an action hosted by United We Dream in DC. We demanded a ceasefire now in Gaza and permanent protections for immigrants who have made this country our home. 


The Cost of the Holiday Season: Increasing Funds for Border Enforcement Will Separate Families and Take Away From Human Needs

The holiday season is all about gathering with loved ones, right? Well, that’s the exact opposite of what extra funds to border enforcement - part of a foreign aid package in the Senate - will do for immigrant communities.


On Veterans Day, Let’s Care for Veterans and Our Communities

Even though they often come up short, the U.S. has a good thing in its veterans’ programs. Veterans deserve this level of care and dignity - in fact, we all do. 


A Series of Ups and Downs for Immigrants in the U.S.

For much of the past few weeks, there has been so much wrong in the world. However, immigrant advocates show us that there are reasons for hope.


The Biden Asylum Ban Swings Back and Forth in Judicial Courts

A federal court of appeals has allowed the Biden administration’s asylum ban to stand - in likely violation of U.S. and international law.