Unions played a key role in reducing income inequality during the middle of the 20th century, when the wage difference between the highest and lowest earners significantly shrank.
What’s the Debt Ceiling and Why Should You Care? Former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew Explains.
The debt ceiling stalemate isn’t just a story for business journalists. In this Q&A, former treasury secretary Jack Lew explains the potential fallout from a federal debt default.
The debt ceiling stalemate isn’t just a story for business journalists. In this Q&A, former treasury secretary Jack Lew explains the potential fallout from a federal debt default.
Eviction: The Physical, Financial and Mental Health Consequences of Losing Your Home
Eviction -- and the threat of eviction -- is traumatic for tenants and can be costly for landlords needing to make repairs or upgrades before re-renting a unit.
Eviction — and the threat of eviction — is traumatic for tenants and can be costly for landlords needing to make repairs or upgrades before re-renting a unit.
New Research Links Racism To Higher Preterm Birth Rates in Black Women
Two new studies add to the mounting evidence that racism — including the legacy of redlining — has an impact on preterm birth rates in the U.S.
Two new studies add to the mounting evidence that racism — including the legacy of redlining — has an impact on preterm birth rates in the U.S.
How School Shootings Hurt Student Achievement and Enrollment
In this updated collection of research, scholars find that student achievement falls after school shootings and enrollment drops as some families leave the area.
In this updated collection of research, scholars find that student achievement falls after school shootings and enrollment drops as some families leave the area.
Rent Control and Stabilization Policies: 4 Studies To Know
U.S. cities are increasingly turning to rent regulation ordinances to help tenants stay in their homes. Is that a good idea? Here's what the research says.
U.S. cities are increasingly turning to rent regulation ordinances to help tenants stay in their homes. Is that a good idea? Here’s what the research says.
Kids Wrestled With Depression, Eating Disorders and Other Mental Health Issues Amid the Pandemic, Research Finds
Recent studies examining COVID-19's impact on mental health also find differences among groups of students such as high school athletes.
Recent studies examining COVID-19’s impact on mental health also find differences among groups of students such as high school athletes.
COVID-19 Infections Rise in Cold Temperatures Year-Round, Study Confirms
Prior research on weather and COVID-19 transmission provides inconsistent results. A recent study shows transmission rates rise when temperatures drop or outdoor levels of ultraviolet radiation are high.
Prior research on weather and COVID-19 transmission provides inconsistent results. A recent study shows transmission rates rise when temperatures drop or outdoor levels of ultraviolet radiation are high.
How To Hold the Line: 4 Journalism Survival Tips From 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Ressa
The champion of press freedom shares insights for journalists who are fighting to hold power to account amid relentless harassment and misinformation on social media.
The champion of press freedom shares insights for journalists who are fighting to hold power to account amid relentless harassment and misinformation on social media.