As the COVID-19 outbreak—and its effects on the economy—continues to spread across the United States, it is vital for lawmakers to take immediate steps to strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in order to protect those who are most vulnerable.
By Areeba Haider
COLUMN
The Senate’s coronavirus stimulus bill doesn’t do nearly enough to help families and small businesses.
By the Center for American Progress
COLUMN
Congress must work to address the issues that are facing homeless individuals, families, and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Jaboa Lake
COLUMN
The way poverty is measured in America may seem like just a technical choice, but doing it correctly can improve millions of lives.
By Areeba Haider and Justin Schweitzer
COLUMN
Business growth in rural communities is falling behind that of other communities; this trend must be reversed in order to foster resilience.
By Olugbenga Ajilore
ISSUE BRIEF
Reforming the United States’ place-based investment framework is no easy feat, but for the sake of equity, it is well worth the endeavor.
By Rejane Frederick and Guillermo Ortiz
ISSUE BRIEF
President Trump’s fiscal year 2021 budget proposes large cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), placing additional burdens on families already struggling to make ends meet.
By Lily Roberts and Galen Hendricks
COLUMN
Carolina earned her second chance; Washington should let her have it.
By Jasmine Hardy, David Ballard, and Rebecca Vallas
VIDEO
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has proposed multiple rules that target housing access for marginalized communities and weaken protections against discrimination.
By Areeba Haider
COLUMN
As weather and climate disasters become more devastating and costly, Congress must design bold and equitable policies to reduce carbon and other pollution and protect communities from the worst impacts of climate change.
By Guillermo Ortiz and Cathleen Kelly
COLUMN
While payday lenders have traditionally preyed on vulnerable populations, they now have a new target: young people. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has allowed Washington’s culture of corruption to support this predatory industry.
By Abbey Meller
COLUMN
A new study offers insight into the experiences of college students grappling with food insecurity.
By Dante Barboy
COLUMN
One year out from the 2020 election, American voters support a range of pragmatic government actions to expand health care access and reduce costs; increase taxation on the wealthy; help low-income families with basic living necessities; and check corporate power.
By John Halpin, Karl Agne, and Nisha Jain
REPORT
With the passage of Michigan’s Clean Slate bill, people like Jarret could finally have a second chance.
By Jasmine Hardy, David Ballard, and Rebecca Vallas
VIDEO
Guaranteeing legal representation for renters facing eviction not only is a highly effective means of keeping renters in their homes, but it also benefits whole communities by preventing homelessness, preserving affordable rental homes, and more.
By Heidi Schultheis and Caitlin Rooney
ISSUE BRIEF