Here’s How the GOP Wants to Overhaul the Tax Code
House Republican leaders unveiled their tax reform plan on Thursday. The opposition lobbying has already begun.
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The Future of Data Justice Under Trump
Communities need hard data to prove they're been affected by pollution. But the government databases that keep track of those numbers are now under threat.
The Power of Peers in Anti-Poverty Programs
Some new anti-poverty programs are encouraging participants to form connections with others who are going through similar life challenges, offering success through companionship.
Can Tennis Offer a Means of Social Mobility in India?
In Mumbai's private clubs, some economically disadvantaged young men have improved their lives thanks to a sport usually reserved for the city's most affluent.
Maryland Just Outlawed Scholarship Displacement
Here's why that's very good news for low-income students.
Predatory Lending Is Another Form of American Housing Discrimination
Why do so many minority borrowers, even those with good credit, end up with high-cost loans?
How Segregated Schools Drive Criminal Behaviors
Segregated schools are producing higher levels of criminal networking and behavior among students.
One Simple Trick That Boosts Kids’ College Graduation Rates
A new study finds yet another nudge helps more low-income students obtain a bachelor's degree.
How Inequality Leads to Obesity
One new study links poverty, inequality, and overeating, while a second finds childhood deprivation impacts the eating habits of young adults.