The Best Government Tech in Years Is on the Chopping Block
Direct File is a free tax filing service that works. But some politicians want it gone.
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Don’t Close the Book on Libraries—Reinvent Them
The local library is at risk—Sarah Gilliland explores why now is the time to rethink how they’re funded.
Example Data Request: How to Access Court Eviction Data
This example letter and commentary provide guidance on requesting eviction data from a local or state court.
Getting Rid of FEMA Will Bankrupt Small Towns
Forecasted cuts to FEMA could make disaster recovery impossible for small towns, forcing people to move.
Local Leaders’ Perspectives on Early Care and Education in this Moment
Ten takeaways from a March in-person convening of the Early Care and Education Implementation Working Group
For Black Mothers, Doulas Can Make All the Difference
Tonya Abari’s birth story shows the impact of doula care on Black maternal health, as proposed Medicaid cuts threaten vital support.
Manar Morales on Creating Flexible Work Cultures
Manar Morales shares with Brigid Schulte the five-step process to creating flexible work cultures
Big Changes in Federally Supported Child Care Payments Are Coming in 2025
Aligning payment practices with private sector norms could encourage provider participation in federal subsidy programs.
Siri Chilazi on How to Make Work Fair
With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion under attack, how can work places ensure everyone can thrive? We share strategies.
U.S. Women and the Mental Load: Carrying the Weight of Caregiving
As stress mounts for mothers and caregivers, Haley Swenson examines whether the mental load and emotional labor they carry is sustainable.