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DC policymakers considering TOPA changes should understand the implications for owners and renters of two-to-four-unit rental buildings.
Banning the box might increase racial discrimination Without information about criminal convictions, an employer might make judgments about job candidates based on perceived likelihoods.Sharing responsibility for boys and young men of color Evidence shows boys of color are just as motivated in the classroom as their peers but aren’t doing as well. How can we hold students, parents, and schools accountable?How can we keep rent within reach for families? New multifamily housing construction is at its highest level since the 1986 Tax Reform Act, but most units are high end and unaffordable.How cities are expanding access to college and careers in the digital age Digital badges—online, skill-based microcredentials—can better help youth track and share interests and acquired skills with peers, teachers, colleges, and potential employers.In Chicago, addressing racial disparities in criminal justice Most people in a diverse society display some subconscious, implicit racial bias. But conscious, explicit racism still exists and shapes decisionmaking in the Chicago Police Department.What the Affordable Care Act Means for Mothers Moms have another reason to smile this Mother’s Day: the uninsurance rate among mothers living with dependent children under the age of 19 fell 3.8 percentage points between 2013 and 2014.
