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Poverty, Vulnerability, and the Safety Net

Mississippi’s work requirements don’t account for a varying labor market by race and geography

Four maps illustrate geographic and racial disparities in economic opportunity across Mississippi.
Job Market and Labor Force

Which metro areas have the most opportunity for college graduates to use their degrees?

A new Urban Institute analysis calculates the “mix-match” between the share of people with college education and the share of jobs that require it.
Crime and Justice

Six things we learned from young adults experiencing gun violence in Chicago

Of 345 young adults interviewed, one in three said they had carried a gun—almost all illegally.
Housing and Housing Finance

Rapid re-housing can help end children’s homelessness

Children younger than 4 who experience homelessness are at increased risk for adverse health outcomes.
Health and Health Policy

Three ways states can boost the impact of new federal opioid legislation on Medicaid’s health homes program

Federal opioid legislation was passed earlier this month and is awaiting the president’s signature.
Crime and Justice

How small grants encouraged jail reform at the local level

Local jails admit nearly 11 million people every year, a number that has almost doubled since 1978.
Housing and Housing Finance

Four ways today’s high home prices affect the larger economy

House prices today are higher than they were in 2006, the year the housing market started to collapse.
Immigrants and Immigration

Expanding state and local preschool programs to support immigrant families

Opening preschool to all children who speak languages other than English would lead to 3,200 new low-income preschoolers.
Crime and Justice

What happens when states defelonize drug possession?

Since 2014, five states have reclassified drug possession offenses from a felony to a misdemeanor.
Immigrants and Immigration

What a new dataset can (and can’t) reveal about refugees in America

Despite limitations, Annual Survey of Refugees should yield valuable insights into refugee resettlement.

Resilience in the Face of Disaster

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Resilience in the Face of Disaster

When disaster strikes, we need inclusive plans grounded in evidence on what works.

The Vulnerable, Vital 2020 Census

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The Vulnerable, Vital 2020 Census

The decennial Census will gather the most complete picture of America of the past 10 years, but its accuracy is in jeopardy.

Behind the Numbers at the Urban Institute

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Behind the Numbers at the Urban Institute

Structural Racism in America

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Structural Racism in America

Public policies, institutional practices, and cultural narratives perpetuate our country's racial inequalities. 

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Experts discuss the best available data and evidence on topics that matter.

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