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.
How Much Money Should Early-Life Wealth-Building Programs Provide to Reduce the Racial Wealth Gap? Lessons from practitioners suggest jurisdictions should tailor amounts and investment approaches to their specific program’s goals.How Temporary Immigration Status Has Affected Afghan Evacuees in the US With the two-year temporary immigration status for Afghan evacuees set to expire soon and the immigration cases of many in limbo, there are concrete effects of this status on their integration and success in the US.Minnesota’s New Law Could Transform the Landscape of Juvenile Life without Parole Sentencing Minnesota’s new juvenile justice reform law didn’t just ban juvenile life without parole sentencing—it introduced restorative justice practices that could inform the way other states address youth crime.How Did DC’s Child Care Supply Change during the COVID-19 Pandemic? The total supply of child care in DC bounced back after a decrease during the pandemic, but the recovery has been uneven.Early-Life Wealth-Building Programs Could Narrow the Wealth Gap, But Their Success Hinges on Public Support How can states garner support for baby bonds, children’s savings accounts, and other programs that can narrow the racial wealth gap?Three Ways Local Leaders Can Advance Upward Mobility and Equity How can localities dismantle structural barriers to help residents achieve greater economic success, power, autonomy, dignity, and belonging?