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As data centers see a surge in demand because of generative AI, Henrico County, Virginia, shows how local governments can turn the economic gains of this new industry into sustainable funding for affordable housing.
Federal and state governments should work together to strengthen public colleges and universities How should the federal government support students' access to public colleges and universities in their state?“Invisibility is an unnatural disaster”: Why funding the 2020 Census matters for Pacific Islanders The catchall category “AAPI” is popular among researchers and race equity advocates, but can conflate the identities and issues of two distinct groups.Using homes as ATMs, not homebuying fervor, was more to blame for the housing crisis The presence of risky products, not increased lending to riskier borrowers, was a bigger contributor to the 2008 housing crisis.What could Trump’s budget cuts mean for DC’s federal workers? President Trump’s proposed cuts to the federal workforce will have a disproportionate impact on DC's employment and residents.Gaps in housing services, funding, and data challenge American Indians and Alaska Natives in metropolitan areas On tribal lands, people are more aware of the housing-related services available to them.Turning Africa’s digital divide into digital dividends Many African countries lag behind their neighbors in internet access, limiting their access to a number of economic and social benefits.
