A process known as “Medicaid unwinding” is dumping tens of millions of low-income households off a key anti-poverty program, usually without solid evidence.
Loss Of Medicaid Coverage Disproportionately Impacted People Of Color Read More »
The $3,000 initial Connecticut Baby Bonds investments are projected to grow to anywhere from $10,000 to $24,000 in value by the time low-income children cash them out in adulthood.
Connecticut Baby Bonds: The Beginning of Bridging the Racial Wealth Divide? Read More »
House Republicans have lured President Biden into negotiating over the debt ceiling. Here are the devastating spending cuts they want in exchange for not destroying the economy.
Backgrounder: Here Are The Social Programs At Risk In The Debt Ceiling Negotiations Read More »
An individual’s well-being and long-term financial sustainability is derived from the ability to build and acquire assets, such as savings, homes, cars or businesses. Around 55% of Americans live in asset-poverty which means they lack sufficient wealth to sustain a livelihood above the poverty level for at least 3 months.
A Literature Review of Poverty, Race and Gender Among Older Adults Read More »
Conditions in our environment where we live, work, learn and play affect a range of health outcomes. Now, faced with a global pandemic, we may soon learn just how detrimental viral diseases may be for struggling communities.
Coronavirus and the Social Determinants of Health Read More »
There are 5.3 million Americans who are absolutely poor by global standards. This more than in Sierra Leone (3.2 million) or Nepal (2.5 million).
New York Times: The U.S. can no longer hide from its deep poverty problem Read More »
New research suggests that a more effective approach to changing the geography of poverty requires the expansion of effective public transportation systems.
