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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.
A Chance to Improve Free Community College If a universal free community college program is implemented, policymakers should carefully consider potential changing enrollment patterns, their associated implications on education equity, and how to mitigate any potential negative effects.How Are Cities Planning to Use State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for Their Housing Needs? Cities’ diverse and creative plans reveal the scope of housing needs and local urgency to find funding for solutions.Policing Is Killing Black Disabled People. Centering Intersectionality Is Critical to Reducing Harm. What would it take to tackle the compound harms of systemic racism and ableism in the criminal legal system?Using Data to Understand High School Outcomes in Buffalo An examination of outcomes in Buffalo high schools shows how using regression analysis can provide insight for parents, policymakers, and school administrators.Opening the Floodgates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Removing the income-driven repayment requirement from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program radically changes the number and type of borrower that qualifies and how much debt would be forgiven.Is Housing Wealth Equitable in Your City? White households have nearly three times more housing wealth than households of color, a trend new research shows extends to 96 percent of US cities with sufficient data.