America Turns 250, and Confidence in Democracy Is Shaky
Ted Johnson and M.J. Rymsza-Pawlowska discuss modern American patriotism, past anniversaries, and how this 250th anniversary can spur change.
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The first of a series of events focusing on ways that civic innovation changes how people relate to one another and to government.
44 percent of American households live in liquid asset poverty—that’s the key takeaway from CFED’s 2014 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard.
“Opportunity is who we are. And the defining project of our generation is to restore that promise.”
No, not who, what. But it’s still a valid question.
The final bill will be a blow to low-income families, cutting over $8 billion from the program.
Tax policy is making up a greater share of anti-poverty programs compared to direct spending programs.
Aspiring homeowners in the U.S. need meaningful attention to the dynamics of the housing and mortgage market that reinforce inequality.
Low wages remain a problem not just throughout the nation but across the developed world.
Why assets matter for education – and how we can do better.
Research shows that just helping certain people edge over the poverty line isn’t enough to break the cycle of poverty.