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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.
Five reasons the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census is detrimental to its goal The introduction of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census puts government data and our democracy at risk.Movin’ on up: Who gains from multiple postsecondary credentials? Does earning multiple postsecondary credentials guarantee success in the labor market?Medicaid-covered opioid overdose and treatment drugs reveal the growth of the opioid crisis From 2011 and 2017, units of medication for treating opioid use disorder and overdoses paid for by Medicaid increased 183 percent.After clearing the CDC to study gun violence, Congress should take three additional steps A recent move by Congress paves the way to expand what we know about gun violence and save lives.New evidence shows that limited English proficiency is a barrier to homeownership Among proven barriers to buying a home, limited English proficiency is now a clearer piece of the puzzle.Women are building more wealth, but racial gaps persist Closing the racial wealth gap will require targeted policies that help women of color build wealth.