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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.
Why criminal justice reform must address long prison terms The first episode of Urban’s new podcast explores the research on long prison terms and mass incarceration.Worker protection policies should adapt to the changing structure of employment More businesses are outsourcing activities and using contract, temporary, and other contingent workers.2017 in review: Urban Wire blog posts that made an impact In 2017, Urban Institute researchers nimbly responded to pressing questions as they arose.Exploring the costs and benefits of immigrants through a local lens Working on a recent podcast episode gave Urban researchers the opportunity to delve into the nuances of one community.Year in review: How the federal safety net changed in 2017 Although some of the promised legislative reforms did not materialize, 2017 saw significant changes for several programs affecting low-income families.Women want effective birth control Despite strong support for birth control among women, steps by the administration may put access to it at risk.
