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To advance racial equity, policymakers should consider how income tax policies and practices can exacerbate racial disparities in wealth and income.
The New Title IX Regulations Will Help More Than 180,000 Pregnant Students Every Semester and Millions of Parenting Students Long Term New Title IX rules will help ensure pregnant and parenting students are aware of their rights and will hold colleges to a higher standard so parents can meet their educational goals.The Wealth Gap between Homeowners and Renters Has Reached a Historic High Without addressing the low housing supply, the widening wealth gap between homeowners and renters will likely continue to grow.Why Are Fewer Young People Buying Homes When They Leave Their Parents’ Place? As the affordable housing crisis worsens, policymakers looking to support young homebuyers could offer tax credits for first-time homebuyers and reform zoning laws to allow for increased density.Rural Communities of Color Are Overrepresented among Community Disaster Resilience Zones Many rural areas designated as community disaster resilience zones are also more likely to be home to people of color, meaning federal agencies will need to tailor funding and assistance to avoid exacerbating racial and geographic inequities.Equitable Climate Migration Planning Requires New Evidence and Investments Three things climate migration researchers, planners, and funders need to know to meet climate migrants’ diverse needs and prepare communities to receive them.Lessons from the American Rescue Plan Act to Inform the Proposed $20 Billion Innovation Fund for Housing Expansion To address the affordable housing shortage, policymakers should consider creating more flexible funding oppportunities that allow localities to easily address their communities’ specific housing needs.