Articles and analysis on today's issues
Understanding more about young adults’ eligibility and participation in social safety net programs can inform efforts to support young adults during periods of instability.
Centering Black Voices Is Key to Addressing the Black Maternal Health Crisis "When it comes to solving the Black maternal health crisis, Black women are not research subjects; we are the experts."Partial Decriminalization of Sex Work Could Cause More Harm Than Good Partial decriminalization is still criminalization and ultimately endangers sex workers.To Build Safe Streets for All, the Biden Administration Can Look to Other Countries for Inspiration By learning from the steps taken by other countries, the Biden administration’s Safe Streets for All program can use its funding to effectively work toward the promise in its name.How Can City and State Leaders Facilitate Inclusive Recovery after the Pandemic? How can public leaders push their policies to be more inclusive as we look toward a postpandemic future?A More Targeted Approach to Student Loan Forgiveness Pell-based forgiveness would disproportionately benefit Black borrower and would also target borrowers less likely to have family resources to rely on.How to Support College Students Experiencing Homelessness during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond Federal policymakers and academic institutions can support students most in need by confronting evolving barriers faced by homeless and housing-insecure students.