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What police spending data can (and cannot) explain amid calls for defunding the police
Some advocates for police reform call for a complete restructuring of public safety as we know it, and others demand sharp reductions in police spending with corresponding increases in other public services. An examination of government finance data can inform—but won’t settle—larger debates around policing.
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The Opportunity Zone incentive isn’t living up to its equitable development goals
The Opportunity Zone incentive aimed to establish an economic development tool that would foster equitable development outcomes—such as quality job creation and business growth—in undercapitalized communities. But a new report suggests the incentive is not living up to its goals.
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Addressing power inequity in research to create change
If the promise of research is improved lives and more equitable policy, how can we ensure our methods uphold these priorities from beginning to end?
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Renters need $16 billion per month in housing support to weather the COVID-19 crisis
Many renters face a cliff at the end of July, when supplemental unemployment assistance from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act expires. At least $16 billion per month is needed to keep renters housed and better support low-income renter households.
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Experimenting with new ideas to increase engagement
Email is an easy and inexpensive way to maintain audience relationships. To better serve a wide array of audience interests, the Urban Institute successfully experimented with two new ideas to increase engagement and encourage new users to join our growing community.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is reinforcing the interconnected nature of corrections
COVID-19 is rapidly spreading behind bars. The pandemic lays bare the communal and interconnected nature of incarceration and the need to improve how we approach corrections legislation, policy, and practice.
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How cities are leveraging technology to meet residents’ needs during the pandemic
The sudden shift to social distancing and an online-based life has highlighted the inequity of access to reliable technology for many US households. Cities are attempting to close the digital divide but still face barriers to delivering access to all residents.
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