Articles and analysis on today's issues

In this article, we explain nonprofits’ role in thriving communities, the amount of funding nonprofits receive from government sources, and the government funding challenges nonprofits were facing before the shutdown.
Transit Stations along Highways Expose Riders to Pollution and Limit Development Opportunities Many transit stations across the country are built adjacent to highways, which can hinder transit uptake and transit-oriented development options near stations.Which Equity Tools and Resources Are a Good Fit for Your Community? By adopting a shared definition of equity across agencies, departments, and teams, local governments can identify resources tailored to their capacity and interests and work toward advancing equity in their community.Seven Ways Federal Policymakers Can Improve the Lives of Disabled People More than three decades after the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, disabled people continue to have inequitable access to affordable health care, jobs, accessible housing, and other key facets of well-being.Shopping and Negotiating for Mortgage Interest Rates Could Save Borrowers More Than $100 a Month—but Many Don’t Know the Option Exists Regulators could increase transparency to take some of the sting out of today’s high interest rates.A National Service Line Could Improve Sexual Abuse Reporting and Emotional Support for Incarcerated Survivors Steps correctional facilities can take to ensure incarcerated survivors can report sexual abuse and access the emotional support they need to heal.Federal Home Loan Banks Can Act Now to Better Support Community Development Reforms to the Federal Home Loan Bank System could take years to implement, but investing in community development financial institutions can help the system support economic development in the short term.