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West Virginia’s July flash floods show how rural disasters bring distinct challenges that require tailored responses.
To Build Safe Streets for All, the Biden Administration Can Look to Other Countries for Inspiration By learning from the steps taken by other countries, the Biden administration’s Safe Streets for All program can use its funding to effectively work toward the promise in its name.How Can City and State Leaders Facilitate Inclusive Recovery after the Pandemic? How can public leaders push their policies to be more inclusive as we look toward a postpandemic future?A More Targeted Approach to Student Loan Forgiveness Pell-based forgiveness would disproportionately benefit Black borrower and would also target borrowers less likely to have family resources to rely on.How to Support College Students Experiencing Homelessness during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond Federal policymakers and academic institutions can support students most in need by confronting evolving barriers faced by homeless and housing-insecure students.A Streamlined Home Refinancing Program Would Lower Monthly Payments and Prevent Defaults Streamlined refinancing could reduce default risk among borrowers with low credit scores.Down Payment Assistance Focused on First-Generation Buyers Could Help Millions Access the Benefits of Homeownership Down payment assistance for first-generation buyers could reduce intergenerational wealth disparities.