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In a first-of-its-kind analysis, we find that though 60 percent of US adults report being aware of Trump accounts, awareness is not evenly distributed across the population.
Immigrant Families Hit Hard by the Pandemic May Be Afraid to Receive the Help They Need COVID-19 has heightened the consequences of recent policies that have deterred immigrants from receiving federal safety net assistance.As Unemployment Surges, Older Workers Need More Help This pandemic-led downturn has hit older workers especially hard and will likely create long-term employment challenges for them.How Social Service Agencies Can Leverage Behavioral Science as Services Go Virtual The pandemic offers a unique opportunity to rethink our design and implementation of the social safety net.Countering COVID-19 in Kenyan Counties by Assessing Health Care Capabilities and Population Risks With county-level data, the national government can flatten the curve and better allocate limited resources in line with individual counties' circumstances.Why Homeless Encampment Sweeps Are Dangerous during COVID-19 Evidence shows this practice can put people living in encampments at even greater risk.How Philanthropy Can Partner with Government to Meet Critical Needs during COVID-19 Although philanthropy cannot replace an effective and assertive government response, it can enhance it.