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DC policymakers considering TOPA changes should understand the implications for owners and renters of two-to-four-unit rental buildings.
LGBTQ people are more likely to be victims of a hate crime than any other group And fewer than half of all LGBTQ Americans live in states that protect them from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. To combat homophobia, we must not allow it in our laws.The unsung financial institutions that fund inclusive community development Community development financial institutions help bring mainstream finance to underserved communities. As inequality grows, the industry must figure out how to expand its reach.Child Support Enforcement can hurt black, low-income, noncustodial fathers and their kids Current enforcement methods can hinder fathers' ability to find work and save money, and failure to pay can lead to incarceration. That cycle hurts kids too.How much elder abuse occurs in the United States? We don’t know yet, but we’re getting there How old is an “elder,” and what constitutes “abuse”? Without uniform definitions across states, tallying national numbers is like comparing apples with oranges.Can we get ahead of neighborhood change in DC? At least 1,000 new residents arrive in DC each month. Home prices in some neighborhoods have risen 92 percent in five years. Can cities use data to keep development equitable?
