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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.
Improving Accountability to Victims through State Justice Reinvestment Improving accountability to victims makes the justice system more equitable and fair.To Understand a City’s Pace of Gentrification, Look at Its Housing Supply Data show that when even affluent buyers must stretch to become homeowners, they are likely to look to low- and moderate-income neighborhoods to purchase homes.States Could Save Lives by Expanding Compassionate Release during COVID-19 and Beyond Expanding compassionate release could help prisons reduce deaths from COVID-19.For Students of Color, Remote Learning Environments Pose Multiple Challenges The legacy of racism may be more visible during the pandemic, but it operates all the time, making it harder for Black and brown children to succeed in school and learn at home.COVID-19 Action that Centers Black LGBTQ People Can Address Housing Inequities Addressing structural risk factors, such as chronic homelessness and housing insecurity, is key to creating safe communities where Black LGBTQ people can thrive.The Supreme Court Reaffirmed LBGT Protections against Discrimination. How Can We Ensure Those Rights Are Realized? The principles the court affirmed could have far-reaching impact across many facets of life, including health, housing, and education.