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Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cause some DC-area families to lose an average of $187 in monthly benefits.
Exploring the costs and benefits of immigrants through a local lens Working on a recent podcast episode gave Urban researchers the opportunity to delve into the nuances of one community.Year in review: How the federal safety net changed in 2017 Although some of the promised legislative reforms did not materialize, 2017 saw significant changes for several programs affecting low-income families.Women want effective birth control Despite strong support for birth control among women, steps by the administration may put access to it at risk.Using technology to improve women’s safety in Pakistan’s urban transit systems Sexual harassment in public spaces can restrict women's mobility and economic opportunity.How we can better visualize analysis of tax reform legislation Numerous tables have presented estimates for the impact of tax reform legislation, but these might be more engaging as graphs.Five reasons a robust decennial census benefits all Americans The Government Accountability Office added the 2020 census to its “High Risk List” of government-wide programs in jeopardy.
