How To Address the Administrative Burdens of Accessing the Safety Net ReportMay 5, 2022 How To Address the Administrative Burdens of Accessing the Safety Net Easing burdens on eligible people participating in government programs can reduce poverty and inequity. May 5, 2022 Justin Schweitzer
Fighting Hunger: How Congress Should Combat Food Insecurity Among Low-Income Americans ReportApr 7, 2022 Fighting Hunger: How Congress Should Combat Food Insecurity Among Low-Income Americans With food insecurity worsening due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting economic recession, and, more recently, supply chain issues and inflation, congressional action is necessary to ease hardship for millions. Apr 7, 2022 Arohi Pathak, Rose Khattar
TANF Must Be Able To Respond Faster and Stronger to Economic Crises ReportApr 5, 2022 TANF Must Be Able To Respond Faster and Stronger to Economic Crises By reforming Temporary Assistance for Needy Families as a strong automatic stabilizer, policymakers can keep millions of Americans out of poverty and counteract recessionary pressures. Apr 5, 2022 Justin Schweitzer
Occupational Segregation in America ReportMar 29, 2022 Occupational Segregation in America Occupational segregation in the American labor market reflects and drives inequalities in American society. Mar 29, 2022 Marina Zhavoronkova, Rose Khattar, Mathew Brady
The ARP Grew the Economy, Reduced Poverty, and Eased Financial Hardship for Millions ReportMar 14, 2022 The ARP Grew the Economy, Reduced Poverty, and Eased Financial Hardship for Millions Data show that in just one year, the 2021 American Rescue Plan eased hardship for millions of Americans and demonstrated the need for further federal investment to build a long-term, equitable economy that works for all. Mar 14, 2022 Kyle Ross, Arohi Pathak, Seth Hanlon, 6 More Mia Ives-Rublee, Justin Schweitzer, Michela Zonta, Natasha Murphy, Osub Ahmed, Marina Zhavoronkova
Expanded Child Tax Credits Have Been a Lifeline for Many ArticleFeb 23, 2022 Expanded Child Tax Credits Have Been a Lifeline for Many Expanded child tax credit payments have provided much-needed financial support to a wide range of families across income level, race/ethnicity, and education. Feb 23, 2022 Christian E. Weller
2021 Was a Year of Bold Economic Policy That Must Be Extended ReportJan 19, 2022 2021 Was a Year of Bold Economic Policy That Must Be Extended A plethora of temporary programs helped low-income Americans weather the pandemic in 2021, and extending them would be a meaningful step toward building an economy that works for all. Jan 19, 2022 Kyle Ross
Alleviating Food Insecurity in the Disabled Community ReportDec 21, 2021 Alleviating Food Insecurity in the Disabled Community As food insecurity worsened for the disability community during the pandemic, several disability organizations developed innovative solutions that could provide a road map toward better equity around food access. Dec 21, 2021 Mia Ives-Rublee, Christine Sloane
The Senate Must Act Now and Pass the Build Back Better Act Before the Expanded Child Tax Credit Expires ArticleDec 14, 2021 The Senate Must Act Now and Pass the Build Back Better Act Before the Expanded Child Tax Credit Expires If the Senate fails to pass the Build Back Better Act by the end of the year, the expanded Child Tax Credit will expire and millions of families will be pushed back into poverty. Dec 14, 2021 David Ballard, Arohi Pathak
It’s a Good Jobs Shortage: The Real Reason So Many Workers Are Quitting ArticleDec 7, 2021 It’s a Good Jobs Shortage: The Real Reason So Many Workers Are Quitting The tight labor market has given workers more power to demand improvements in job quality; it's time for employers and policymakers to listen. Dec 7, 2021 Justin Schweitzer, Rose Khattar
The American Rescue Plan Can Help States and Localities Meet Employment Goals and Invest in Workers ReportNov 22, 2021 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. Nov 22, 2021 Marina Zhavoronkova, Arohi Pathak
Massive Safety Net Loopholes Hurt Poor Puerto Rican Residents ArticleNov 12, 2021 Massive Safety Net Loopholes Hurt Poor Puerto Rican Residents The federal safety net excludes Puerto Rican residents from normal benefits. The Build Back Better Act would change that in a major way Nov 12, 2021 Nick Buffie
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