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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.
Policymakers Can Prioritize Better Ways to Support Children of Immigrants through Housing Assistance With children of immigrants being such a large share of the next generation, understanding their specific needs and challenges will be critical.Building Power for Freelance Arts Workers—and All Independent Contractors—Will Make Them More Resilient to Economic Shocks Low wages, wage theft, and unstable employment leave freelance arts workers in precarious conditions.COVID-19 Relief Programs Aimed at Alleviating Student Hunger Could Affect School Funding Changes in the student poverty measurement affect funding to schools serving students most in need.States Can Use TANF Diversion Payments to Provide Critical Support to Families in Crisis Tracking TANF diversion programs and understanding how they operate can help policymakers ensure more families get the relief they need.Facing the Facts About Housing Injustice Will Help Pave the Way to Racial Equity Urban Institute research provides evidence behind six steps the federal government could take to redress our nation's history of discriminatory housing policies and achieve a more equitable future.Behavioral Science Can Help Nonprofits Boost Their Impact Nonprofits can use behavioral science insights as a low-cost way to improve service delivery.
