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Combining dollar cutoffs with indexing changes fundamentally alters the structure and philosophy that have guided the Social Security program for the past 90 years.
With Just a Month Left of the Eviction Moratorium, Many Mom-and-Pop Landlords and Tenants Are Still Unaware of Federal Rental Assistance New survey data found that many landlords and tenants are still unaware of the assistance, and confusion about how to access it abounds.US Public Transit Has Struggled to Retain Riders over the Past Half Century. Reversing This Trend Could Advance Equity and Sustainability. How can metropolitan regions bring more people back onto transit in the years ahead?The End of the National Eviction Moratorium Will Be Costly for Everyone What can jurisdictions do to prevent a wave of evictions?Low-Density Infill’s Role in Fixing Los Angeles’s Housing Supply Shortage Three characteristics about the city’s low-density housing stock can help policymakers evaluate whether, when, where, and how to encourage private developers to build more infill housing.To Advance Racial Health Equity, Fund Organizations Led by and for People of Color Reimagining grantmaking infrastructure so small organizations led by people of color have equitable access to grants is just one way government can further racial equity.Using a Consensus-Style Approach to Synthesize the Evidence on the Effects of the COVID-19 Crisis on Young Children and Early Care and Education Programs How can policymaking build a stronger early childhood education system that meets the needs of all children, families, programs, and teachers?