The Problem With Race-Neutral Policies
A new report argues that America needs to re-think its plan for racial equality.
Is Regulation the Answer to America’s Payday Loan Addiction?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau just announced new regulations on the payday lending industry. Will they solve the problem?
The ACA’s Medicaid Expansions Benefited More Than Just the Insured
Denying health insurance to people just means that, when those unavoidable hospital visits do occur, uninsured patients and the communities those patients live in will suffer.
How About a Universal Basic Income?
The idea of a universal basic income is gaining popularity in the U.S. and elsewhere.
The Problem With Title I Education Funding
A new report on America's education system highlights problems with Title I funding formulas.
Can New York Fix Its Housing Crisis?
The New York City Council passed a number of measures meant to ease the city's housing crisis. Will they work?
Are Nurses the Key to the Future of Health Care?
A new report concludes that premature death rates are up in rural counties. Are nurse practitioners the answer?
Is the IRS Ready for a ‘Tax War on Poverty’?
The Earned Income Tax Credit is now the biggest (and most popular) anti-poverty program in the country. But can the Internal Revenue Service handle an even bigger EITC?
High-Speed Internet and ‘Our Nation’s Greatest Challenges’
The Obama administration just announced its support for a new FCC plan to subsidize Internet access for low-income families. How much will it really help the poor?