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.
#thisis2016: Why we need better data on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Representation matters—and that’s especially true in research.Five things the federal government did to help end homelessness (and three things it might not get to do) How would terminating the US Interagency Council on Homelessness affect efforts to end homelessness? Here's what the evidence says.People and homes are aging quickly in our rural communities Over the next 15 years, US communities will see their populations grow. But in rural areas, the increase will be mostly elderly citizens.Using cash transfers to expand housing choice What if instead of a voucher, low-income families received a cash transfer, or “housing allowance,” to help pay their rent?Over half of children of immigrants are bilingual Bilingualism is an asset to children of immigrants and should be supported and nurtured.