Articles and analysis on today's issues

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.
Using technology to improve women’s safety in Pakistan’s urban transit systems Sexual harassment in public spaces can restrict women's mobility and economic opportunity.How we can better visualize analysis of tax reform legislation Numerous tables have presented estimates for the impact of tax reform legislation, but these might be more engaging as graphs.Five reasons a robust decennial census benefits all Americans The Government Accountability Office added the 2020 census to its “High Risk List” of government-wide programs in jeopardy.As we face a growing threat of natural disasters, why is the administration chipping away at resilience efforts? Efforts to ensure that America is prepared for extreme weather events and climate change are on the chopping block.The PROSPER Act changes the math for student loan borrowers A proposal to change the federal student loan program would result in longer repayment terms, especially for low-income borrowers.Children’s education and health programs face deepest cuts in Administration’s budget blueprint Children's health programs face a 10 percent or $140 billion cut in the Trump administration's 2018 budget.