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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.
Expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit Could Provide Financial Security for Millions of Workers without Children Expansion of the earned income tax credit would allow childless workers to receive critical income support and would improve equity between families with children and those considered childless.How the Federal Government Can Use Data to Make the Most of the Executive Order on Racial Equity Establishing the Equitable Data Working Group is an important step to improving federal data infrastructure. What comes next?Policymakers Can Redesign the Early Childhood and Education System to Root Out Structural Racism Advancing racial equity in the early child care and education workforce would require systemic change and buy-in from stakeholders at every level of government and our society.Policymakers Can Prioritize Better Ways to Support Children of Immigrants through Housing Assistance With children of immigrants being such a large share of the next generation, understanding their specific needs and challenges will be critical.Building Power for Freelance Arts Workers—and All Independent Contractors—Will Make Them More Resilient to Economic Shocks Low wages, wage theft, and unstable employment leave freelance arts workers in precarious conditions.COVID-19 Relief Programs Aimed at Alleviating Student Hunger Could Affect School Funding Changes in the student poverty measurement affect funding to schools serving students most in need.
