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What Would Forgiving Student Debt Mean for the Federal Budget? Cancelling student debt has no immediate impact on the national debt, but will gradually increase the national debt in the long-term.Ten Blog Posts That Elevated the Debate in 2020 Urban researchers equipped changemakers with real-time insights they needed to develop evidence-based solutions, both for immediate COVID-19 relief and long-term recovery.Apprenticeships Are the Unconventional Solution to Increasing Diversity in Traditional Tech Positions Apprenticeships are a proven solution to hiring underrepresented groups in a wide range of occupations.Winter Is Here. With COVID-19 Limiting Shelter Capacity, What Will It Mean for People Experiencing Homelessness? Because of COVID-19, many homeless shelters are closed or operating at limited capacity.Young Millennials and Gen Zers Face Employment Insecurity and Hardship during the Pandemic Young adults are most likely to experience pandemic-related employment instability.