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An undocumented Honduran immigrant reads her Bible during self-quarantine with her family for possible COVID-19 on March 30, 2020 in Mineola, New York.
Immigrants and Immigration

Immigrant Families Hit Hard by the Pandemic May Be Afraid to Receive the Help They Need

COVID-19 has heightened the consequences of recent policies that have deterred immigrants from receiving federal safety net assistance.
Job Market and Labor Force

Even Before the Coronavirus Outbreak, Hourly and Self-Employed Workers Were Struggling to Meet Basic Needs

Despite the nation being at the tail end of its longest economic expansion on record, many hourly and self-employed workers were already struggling to make ends meet before the outbreak.
Immigrants and Immigration

Five Ways the “Public Charge” Rule Is Affecting Immigrants in America

National survey estimates show how the rule dampens immigrant families' participation in programs like Medicaid and SNAP.
Poverty, Vulnerability, and the Safety Net

Unstable Work Patterns Challenge Compliance with Safety Net Work Requirements

The Trump administration continues to advance work requirements in federal health, nutrition, and rental assistance programs.
Immigrants and Immigration

With Public Charge Rule Looming, One in Seven Adults in Immigrant Families Reported Avoiding Public Benefit Programs in 2018

A new report provides evidence of “chilling effects” on immigrant families’ participation in safety net programs.
Health and Health Policy

Most Americans agree: No one should be denied medical care because they can’t afford it

Only six percent of Americans disagree with the "Jimmy Kimmel test."
Health and Health Policy

Both winners and losers under AHCA oppose repealing core ACA provisions

A new survey shows widespread support for key provisions of the ACA, even among those who could see their premiums decline under repeal legislation.
Health and Health Policy

What the Affordable Care Act means for mothers

Moms have another reason to smile this Mother’s Day: the uninsurance rate among mothers living with dependent children under the age of 19 fell 3.8 percentage points between 2013 and 2014.

COVID-19: Policies to Protect People and Communities

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COVID-19: Policies to Protect People and Communities

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Structural Racism in America

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Structural Racism in America

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