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Easing the affordability crisis and increasing economic security requires policies that both reduce costs and boost workers’ earnings.
If we elect a “girl” president, would we pay her the same as the “boy” president? “This is one of the jobs where they have to pay you the same. But there are so many examples where that doesn't happen,” Hillary Clinton answered recently to a young girl in Las Vegas.Selling delinquent mortgages to investors is a tough balancing act The housing bust left an estimated 820,000 severely delinquent mortgages in the hands of US taxpayers. Selling these loans can benefit investors and taxpayers—if it’s done right.Facing immigrant integration challenges in German and US cities In the two nations with the highest numbers of foreign-born persons within their borders, how do you balance welcoming policy with public response?African American girls and the school-to-prison pipeline: Who are our sisters’ keepers? African American boys are the most likely student group to face school discipline, but the disparity between African American girls and white girls is huge.Does gentrification explain rising student scores in Washington, DC? Student performance in the nation’s capital has risen so dramatically that many are asking whether improvement in school quality is actually behind the higher scores.Urban Alliance internship program improves job skills and college attendance for disadvantaged youth Only 49 percent of recent high school graduates from low-income families enroll in college. Programs that help these youth embark on a successful career path are critical.
