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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.
Why It’s So Hard to Own a Home in Newark, New Jersey Understanding barriers to homeownership in Newark can help us better understand how to reduce the racial homeownership gap in other cities.Understanding the Impact of Property Taxes Is Critical for Effective Local Policymaking Two case studies shed light on the interplay between property taxes, housing supply, and residential mobility.Stories from Incarcerated Women Show the Importance of Furthering Trauma-Informed Care while Prioritizing Decarceration Firsthand accounts from 28 incarcerated women highlight how prisons can deepen trauma.Debunking Three Myths about Rural America And three ways researchers and journalists can strengthen rural research and reporting.Without Additional Support, Nearly Four Million Children Younger Than 6 Will Experience Poverty This Fall Three in 10 young Black children and nearly a quarter of young Hispanic children are projected to experience poverty from August to December.