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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.
Federal focus should remain on college access and attainment, not on making tuition “free” Should the federal government support local programs that promise to make college “free” as a strategy to boost educational opportunity?Congress is taking another big step to strengthen federal evidence-based policymaking Recently introduced legislation makes important steps to improve the use of evidence and data in federal agencies.A tale of three cities: How Detroit, San Francisco, and Houston weathered the housing boom and bust Recently released mortgage data reveal how the recovery has left minority homebuyers behind in some places.Rural communities need coordinated housing assistance When HUD decides to close a rural public housing community, many residents are left with no local housing options.How fintech innovations can help bridge the wealth gap Beyond convenience and efficiency, financial technology has the potential to address structural economic inequality.Most sexual assault prevention programs are victim focused and lack rigorous evaluation Advising students on common-sense measures to avoid becoming victims isn't a bad idea, but it doesn't prevent sexual assault.
