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												 Featured IssueWhere We Stand |  
										
											
												| PPIC condemns the January 6 attack on the US Capitol in the strongest possible terms. This type of violence must be seen for what it is—an existential threat to our democracy. |  |  
 
										
											
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															What Lessons Can Be Learned from Project Roomkey?
															Shannon McConville
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															Turning the Page on a Disruptive Year in the Water World
															Ellen Hanak
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															Will This Recession Deepen California’s Economic Divide?
															Sarah Bohn, Dean Bonner, Vicki Hsieh, Julien Lafortune, Tess Thorman
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															Election Takeaways: California Voters Send Conflicting Signals
															Mark Baldassare
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															Commentary: To Help Address Learning Disparities, Boost Internet Access for Low-Income Students
															Niu Gao, Julien Lafortune, Laura Hill
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															Racial Disparities in California Law Enforcement Stops
															Magnus Lofstrom, Alexandria Gumbs, Brandon Martin
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															Diversity in the California Statehouse
															Jennifer Paluch
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															How Is the Pandemic Affecting California’s Independent, Nonprofit Colleges?
															Kevin Cook
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												Income Inequality and Economic Opportunity in California
												State policy actions should focus on the hardest-hit workers and regions to promote an equitable recovery and address widening income inequality.
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												PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being
												Many Californians worry the pandemic will hurt their finances, and many think that when today’s children grow up they will be worse off financially than their parents.
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												The Importance of CalFresh and CalWORKs in Children’s Early Years
												About half of children access these safety net programs by age five. Knowing when children participate, and for how long, can help policymakers address barriers to access.
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												Online EventsUpcomingA Conversation with Leon PanettaTuesday, January 26, 2021
												After a tragic and tumultuous year, the importance of leadership is top of mind for Californians. Former Secretary of Defense and White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta joins PPIC President and CEO Mark Baldassare for a wide-ranging discussion about the critical challenges ahead.
												» Learn more Building Resilience for Cities and Farms with Water PartnershipsTuesday, February 2, 2021
												California’s urban and agricultural regions face different but equally daunting water challenges. Partnerships can build a more secure water future for cities and farms, bring environmental benefits, and improve resilience across the state’s water system.
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												Income Inequality and EconomicOpportunity in California
												December 8, 2020
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												A Conversation with Cabinet SecretaryAna Matosantos
												December 10, 2020
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												Employment Opportunities
												Visit our employment page to learn about current openings at PPIC.
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