The American Rescue Plan Can Help States and Localities Meet Employment Goals and Invest in Workers
American Rescue Plan funding allows state and local governments to invest in employment solutions for their residents, including skills training, career pathways in educational settings, child care, and other basic needs.
LGBTQI+ Members of Generation Z Face Unique Social and Economic Concerns
Disproportionately high rates of discrimination in school, housing, and the workforce among young LGBTQI+ individuals negatively affects their well-being.
Disability-Forward Policy Recommendations To Advance Accessible and Affordable Housing for All
The federal government should enact the following policy recommendations to increase affordable, accessible, and inclusive housing for all—especially people with disabilities.
Valerie Novack, Adam Ballard, Allie Cannington, 1 MoreCathleen O’Brien
Permanently terminating the employee payroll tax along the lines President Trump has proposed would empty Social Security’s trust fund by 2026 or earlier.
The Economic Fallout of the Coronavirus for People of Color
Occupational segregation, employment discrimination, and exploitation make economic downturns, such as the one created by the COVID-19 pandemic, worse in communities of color by destabilizing jobs, undermining small businesses, and increasing income shocks and unexpected expenses.
How Congress Can Help Small Businesses Weather the Coronavirus Pandemic
Any new funding for the Paycheck Protection Program must provide immediate cash to the smallest businesses in order to protect them from the COVID-19 fallout.
Congress Must Act Now To Keep Renters in Their Homes During and After the Coronavirus Crisis
As millions of workers continue to lose their jobs due to the COVID-19 outbreak, policymakers must take immediate action to ensure that renters have homes in the coming months.
3 Ways HUD Is Using Regulatory Attacks to Dismantle Fair Housing Protections
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.
A Right to Counsel Is a Right to a Fighting Chance
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.
