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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.
Five problems with criminal background checks Flaws in background checks can mislead employers and create unnecessary barriers to employment for people with criminal records.How jobseekers can benefit from employment data The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a regular report with data useful not just for labor economists and researchers, but also for jobseekers.Joining data and lived experiences to reduce violent police-citizen interactions At SXSW Interactive, an open, data-driven dialogue on reducing violent police-citizen interactions.Baltimore after the unrest: A conversation with Kathryn Edin The unrest that shook Baltimore following the 2015 death of Freddie Gray was closely linked to the city's legacy of racial inequality.Only data can tell us if jobs are “coming back” Public interest in manufacturing and mining jobs is higher than usual, but to see if new policies and programs are working, we need data.School choice advocates should be worried about federalizing school choice The White House’s plan to give students and parents more choice might increase the federal government’s role in education at the expense of state and local control.
