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DC policymakers considering TOPA changes should understand the implications for owners and renters of two-to-four-unit rental buildings.
Two American experiences: The racial divide of poverty A black child who grew up in poverty in the late 1960s was twice as likely as a white child who grew up in poverty to also be poor as an adult.Poverty: Past, present, and future The official poverty rate in 2014 stood at 14.8 percent, virtually the same level as in 1966. Confronting poverty is daunting. But we can make real progress if we choose to.We need more apartments and houses, but the challenges differ for each Between single-family homes and rental apartments, the United States still doesn’t have enough housing to adequately meet demand.What we do and don’t know about race and policing How can we support the public and policymakers as they work to create a country that is rid of these horrific events—a country where black lives truly matter?Three top priorities for the White House Summit on Global Development The event is an opportunity to demonstrate global leadership in an increasingly isolationist moment.Tragic shootings and the desire for "balance" Police shootings of citizens and citizen attacks on police are distinct problems, but the four distinct tragedies we've recently witnessed have required that we discuss them together.