The Rise of the 1 Percent Negates Any Progress in the Racial Income Gap
The income gap has been virtually unchanged for the last 50 years, and rising income inequality is part of the reason why.
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‘White Flight’ Remains a Reality
New research finds many white suburbanites are motivated to move when their neighborhood becomes more ethnically diverse.
High Application Fees Can Be a Significant Barrier to Naturalization
New research finds that low-income immigrants who were provided fee vouchers to cover application costs were 41 percent more likely to apply for citizenship.
Looking Toward a Bright Future Can Change the Present for Low-Income Students
A new study shows imagining future success can help with facing everyday challenges for low-income college students.
Even as Black Americans Get Richer, Their Health Outcomes Remain Poor
Quality of medical care and mortality are frequently linked to socioeconomic success. But for African Americans, that's often not the case.
Does Segregation Beget Segregation?
Two poverty researchers talk about the social forces reinforcing the cycle of segregation.
The Thinner Your Wallet, the Bigger Your Sense of Awe
New research finds people on different ends of the economic spectrum find happiness in different ways.
A U.N. Poverty Expert Breaks Down the Sorry State of Economic Equality in America
Researcher Philip Alston offers a sharp criticism of U.S. policymakers' response to poverty.
These Four Charts Show What the Latest Changes to the Senate’s Tax Reforms Bill Mean for Americans Across the Income Distribution
A new analysis finds that every income group looks quite a bit worse by 2027 under the revised Senate tax reform legislation.