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Ensuring federal data and statistical agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics remain open, independent, and objective is essential to economic growth and prosperity.
Strengthening Paid Leave Policies Could Yield Positive Work and Health Outcomes The COVID-19 pandemic has shown people respond differently to a health shock. For workers experiencing extended hardship, return to work services are vital.To Truly Advance Racial Equity, City Leaders Need to Confront Racist Symbols When city leaders remove symbols of racism and bigotry from public life and spaces, it sends a message that they will no longer tolerate racist practices.Data Are Essential to Prioritizing Racial and Ethnic Equity in COVID-19 Vaccination Reports from states with available data suggest vaccines have not been distributed equitably across racial and ethnic groups so far.Reforms to Health Care Policy Can Help Support Children of Immigrants and Their Families’ Well-Being Children of immigrants and their parents also encounter additional structural barriers to safety net programs and policies.The Pandemic Is Highlighting the Safety Net’s Inability to Meet the Needs of Young People To meet the needs of adolescents, policymakers should consider redesigning safety net policies to build on young people’s resilience, strengths, and creativity.The Federal Government Could Do More to Help Finance Short-Term Occupational Preparation Expanding Pell grants is a promising route to preparing more low-income workers for remunerative and satisfying careers.
