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Combining dollar cutoffs with indexing changes fundamentally alters the structure and philosophy that have guided the Social Security program for the past 90 years.
What data tell us about public safety in DC The latest chapter of Our Changing City explores how DC, once the nation’s “murder capital,” went on to experience dramatic drops in violent crime.To reduce inequality among neighborhoods, make inclusion the central goal Often we invest in advantaged neighborhoods, but investments need to be used as leverage for inclusion of lower-income households.How the Clean Power Plan could affect low-income families Everyone benefits from reduced greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s worth paying special attention to how the plan affects marginalized communities.Decades, 25 hours, 10 years and counting: A Katrina timeline Katrina wreaked havoc in 25 hours, but its effects will last a lifetime. How are the communities that received assistance faring 10 years later?Gentrification and business changes: A lack of data for sound policy To build a vibrant economy that includes all of the District's neighborhoods, DC needs better data on local businesses.Inequality in the District: not just income but businesses too The mismatch between where good jobs are located and where low-income workers live is a root cause of inequality in the labor market—especially in DC.
