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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.
Generating a More Accurate, Inclusive Estimate of Disabled People in the US To advance equity and fully capture the lived experiences of disabled people in the US, the Census Bureau should proactively engage a diverse group of disabled people in decisions on how to count the disabled population.Making Jail and Prison Visits Easier Makes Communities Safer Four ways correctional facilities can better support connections between people who are incarcerated and their loved ones to increase community safety.Why the Biden Administration Is Prioritizing Lowering the Costs of Homeownership President Biden introduced three housing proposals to unlock the housing market for first-time homebuyers, especially young people and people of color, in his State of the Union address.Making Sure College Pays off for Jobs in Health, Education, and Social Services New research finds many jobs in sectors critical to our communities—like health care, education, and social services—don’t pay earnings premiums for the education they require.The Hollywood Strikes Showed How Unions Support Workers’ Rights as Technology Advances By securing protections for creative workers as the use of AI increases, the strikes built on a history of collective bargaining for workers’ rights amid technological shifts in the US.The Texas Panhandle Wildfires and Four Keys for Equitable Recovery As local officials begin to plan for recovery following the Smokehouse Creek Fire, new analysis shows what key issues might be most pressing to address.
