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Policing Is Killing Black Disabled People. Centering Intersectionality Is Critical to Reducing Harm. What would it take to tackle the compound harms of systemic racism and ableism in the criminal legal system?Using Data to Understand High School Outcomes in Buffalo An examination of outcomes in Buffalo high schools shows how using regression analysis can provide insight for parents, policymakers, and school administrators.Opening the Floodgates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Removing the income-driven repayment requirement from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program radically changes the number and type of borrower that qualifies and how much debt would be forgiven.Is Housing Wealth Equitable in Your City? White households have nearly three times more housing wealth than households of color, a trend new research shows extends to 96 percent of US cities with sufficient data.Three Ways Local Leaders Can Center Racial Equity and Inclusion in Economic Recovery As policymakers make decisions to advance economic recovery, how can they dismantle long-standing inequities?How Targeted Health and Wellness Efforts Can Strengthen the Home-Based Child Care Workforce Throughout the pandemic, home-based child care providers have maintained an essential service, but now they face burn out from workforce shortages and need efforts to support their health and well-being.