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In this article, we explain nonprofits’ role in thriving communities, the amount of funding nonprofits receive from government sources, and the government funding challenges nonprofits were facing before the shutdown.
Three ways the Great Lakes region can find home-grown solutions to its challenges Political rhetoric on the Great Lakes has portrayed the region as a victim of global forces, but the region’s recovery depends on investments in its strengths.Four lessons to help the new secretary of labor build a skilled workforce To build a strong workforce, Alex Acosta would be wise to rely on what we know about effective workforce development programs.Rationale for Medicaid work requirements not supported by evidence Adding work requirements for Medicaid will not affect eligibility for most current beneficiaries, but will risk limiting health care access for those who need it most.Structural racism places the burden of proposed budget cuts on people of color Due to the circumstances in which many people of color find themselves because of structural racism, budgetary shifts will disproportionately affect communities of color.The HUD inspector general’s criticism of state down payment assistance programs is misplaced Contrary to recent criticism, state down payment assistance programs are helpful for borrowers and present minimal risk to FHA’s finances.There is no refugee crisis here: How the United States’ refugees differ from Europe’s Discourse surrounding international issues has been cut and pasted onto the US refugee system, leading to public confusion over the meaning of “refugee.”
