How Free Childcare Started Winning US Elections: ‘Overnight, People Realized How Essential It Was’ For decades, advocates for universal childcare have been relegated to the sidelines of American politics.
However, as evidenced by Francesca Hong's gubernatorial campaign in Wisconsin, this issue is finally gaining traction – and it's not just a matter of emotional appeal.
The pandemic has pushed caregivers to their limits as they juggled work and family responsibilities with dwindling resources, making childcare costs surpass those of college tuition.