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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.
Extending Student Loan Relief during the Coronavirus Pandemic Focusing assistance on those who have been particularly affected by the pandemic could help buy time to implement a permanent solution.Students with Disabilities Can’t Just Be an Afterthought This Fall Without uniform guidance for returning to school this fall, education stakeholders will need to consult the evidence to decide what is best for their students.Four Lessons for Advancing Racial Equity through Place-Based Initiatives Achieving deeper racial equity requires taking on existing power structures and working to change the systems that sustain racism.Fintech Can Be a Safe Way to Access Financial Services during the Pandemic, but How Well-Suited Is It for People with Low Incomes? Four lessons to improve fintech access for people with low incomes through financial coaching.GDP Declined at a Historic Rate in the Second Quarter, but the Shocks Aren’t Over New shocks that are not already baked into last week’s report could mean more trouble ahead.The Problem Is Not the Criminal Justice Risk Assessment Tool: It’s Systemic Racism It is important to recognize that these tools do not operate apart from the justice system or the systemic issues that plague it.