Articles and analysis on today's issues

Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cause some DC-area families to lose an average of $187 in monthly benefits.
For seniors, the housing burden keeps growing The high costs of housing can also mean higher costs for health, particularly for low-income seniors.The political future of public preschool Will public preschool become the bipartisan issue of the 2016 presidential election? Despite some recent polling, the answer is likely, ‘no.’This affordable old house: How zoning can help seniors age in place Regulations that promote low-density development disconnect older adults from their community and limit access to vital goods and services.How FHA’s new program could help keep rental housing affordable FHA’s new program will help non-profits and other affordable housing developers keep single-family rentals in the affordable housing stock.How to keep affordable housing in high-opportunity neighborhoods Affordable housing is one of a range of housing policies and programs that have the potential to promote economic mobility.Evaluating the DC school voucher program The only federally funded school voucher program in the country is up for reauthorization this week. What does the evidence say about the program?