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Indian Country Today: Native journalist who made a lasting impact dies at 84

“There are so many ways that Chuck Trimble contributed to Native journalism, and Indian Country, that it’s hard to narrow it down,” said Mark Trahant, editor of Indian Country Today. “Chuck was a brilliant cartoonist. He could have made a career out of doing just that.”

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Build Healthy Places Network: Hospitals Take Note—An important source of funding to address the social determinants of health may be disappearing

The health sector and others have made significant progress in addressing upstream impacts on health like neighborhood vitality, good jobs, good schools, healthy food options and more. It would be tragic to lose that momentum.

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Commercial Appeal: Can a new Community Reinvestment Act stop Memphians from using payday loan shops?

Bryant, along with numerous government and banking officials, visited Memphis to gain insights on ways to revise the Community Reinvestment Act – which encourages financial institutions to do business in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods.

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Time: ‘If We Don’t Work, We Don’t Get Paid.’ How the Coronavirus Is Exposing Inequality Among America’s Workers

“Moments of crisis are important times to look at our values and see where there are gaps in our current policies,” says Julie Kashen, senior policy advisor at the National Domestic Workers Alliance, which is organizing domestic workers such as house cleaners, nannies and home care aides.

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American University Radio: A Push for Denser Housing in Maryland Faces Doubt Among Lawmakers

The Modest Home Choices Act is part of a legislative package a Maryland delegate is calling “Homes for All.” The suite also includes a proposal to bolster renters’ rights and create the state’s first mixed-income public housing program.

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