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October 21, 2021 at 2:24 PM

Can antidiscrimination laws help renters access emergency rental assistance?

Policies for Action Administrative burdens in access to social services in Tennessee Web Version October Update Antidiscrimination laws could help renters keep their homesThe end of the pandemic-rela…

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October 21, 2021 at 11:02 AM

Filling gaps in nonprofit data

Urban Institute Update Also: Reflecting on the accuracy and fairness of the 2020 Census Web Version Urban Institute Update New evidence on diversity, representation, and donation trends in the nonprofit sector Th…

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October 14, 2021 at 1:44 PM

Disaggregated data reveal uninsurance gaps among AAPI children

Health Policy Center Also: Uninsurance rates for AAPI parents hide large disparities Web Version Health Policy Update How does uninsurance vary among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) children? The assu…

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October 7, 2021 at 6:41 PM

First nationally representative survey reveals how nonprofits have fared in 2015-2020

Greetings-   Based on the first nationally representative survey of nonprofits, a new Urban Institute report highlights findings on donation trends from 2015 through 2019, and 2020. It also examines diversity and representation within the nonprofit sector and details …

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October 7, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Parents’ perspectives on child tax credit changes

Urban Institute Update Also: Reenvisioning today’s rural America Web Version Urban Institute Update What do parents think about the child tax credit’s advance payments? Interviews with 20 parents of young kids pr…

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October 6, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Flexibility is key to DC’s rent subsidy program

Greater DC Update Also: Emergency cash transfers can fill safety net gaps Web Version Greater DC Update Washington, DC’s flexible rent subsidy program shows promising early results A rent subsidy program pilot t…

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September 30, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Understanding the needs of dual enrollees

Health Policy Center Also: How to minimize postpartum coverage gaps Web Version Health Policy Update Resources for understanding and addressing the needs of dual enrollees People dually enrolled in Medicare and …

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September 23, 2021 at 11:31 AM

The dividing lines perpetuating school segregation

Urban Institute Update Also: Illustrating the pandemic’s effect on families Web Version Urban Institute Update How school districts draw attendance boundaries to perpetuate school segregation These invisible line…

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September 23, 2021 at 11:02 AM

Who is likely to miss out on the CTC in California?

Policies for Action Effects of Medicaid expansion on uninsurance during the pandemic Web Version September Update Which California families might miss out on the Child Tax Credit? The newly expande…

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September 22, 2021 at 11:32 AM

The reversal of children’s health coverage gains

Immigration Policy Update Also: Meet Urban Institute's equity scholars Web Version Immigration Policy Update Citizen children with noncitizen parents experienced health insurance coverage losses between 2016 an…

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September 16, 2021 at 11:02 AM

Is a dental benefit needed in Medicare?

Health Policy Center Also: The cost of two transformative ACA reforms Web Version Health Policy Update How Medicare enrollees could benefit from expanded dental coverage Traditional Medicare does not cover denta…

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September 13, 2021 at 3:16 PM

Tune in Today! Philanthropic Support for Direct Cash Assistance during the COVID-19 Crisis: What Have We Learned?

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Philanthropic Support for Direct Cash Assistance during the COVID-19 Crisis: What Have We Learned? Monday, September 13, 2021, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.…

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September 9, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Improving quality and access in public transportation

Urban Institute Update Also: Reforming SSI, reducing poverty Web Version Urban Institute Update Expanding federal transit funding could help achieve equitable access to public transportation Additional funding fo…

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September 1, 2021 at 6:43 PM

Live with Urban - Philanthropic Support for Direct Cash Assistance during the COVID-19 Crisis: What Have We Learned?

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Philanthropic Support for Direct Cash Assistance during the COVID-19 Crisis: What Have We Learned? Monday, September 13, 2021, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.…

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August 26, 2021 at 3:50 PM

Live with Urban - Philanthropic Support for Direct Cash Assistance during the COVID-19 Crisis: What Have We Learned?

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Philanthropic Support for Direct Cash Assistance during the COVID-19 Crisis: What Have We Learned? Monday, September 13, 2021, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.…

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August 26, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Medicaid as a stabilizer for local government budgets

Policies for Action Perceptions of North Carolina’s HFSRP among customers Web Version August Update Does Medicaid help stabilize pandemic-related impacts on local budgets? Local governments in the …

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August 26, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Forgoing children’s health care to avoid the coronavirus

Health Policy Center Also: Reversing coverage gains for citizen children Web Version Health Policy Update Concerns about the coronavirus caused nearly 1 in 10 parents to delay or forgo needed health care for the…

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August 19, 2021 at 11:31 AM

A step toward closing the gap between SNAP benefits and meal costs

Urban Institute Update Also: How racial discrimination can disrupt health care Web Version Urban Institute Update For many families, changes to the Thrifty Food Plan will close the gap between Supplemental Nutrit…

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August 18, 2021 at 7:52 PM

Live with Urban - Philanthropic Support for Direct Cash Assistance during the COVID-19 Crisis: What Have We Learned?

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Philanthropic Support for Direct Cash Assistance during the COVID-19 Crisis: What Have We Learned? Monday, September 13, 2021, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.…

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August 16, 2021 at 11:02 AM

What is the extent and impact of racial and ethnic discrimination in health care?

Urban Institute Update Web Version Unfair Treatment and Judgment in Health Care Black and Hispanic/Latinx adults report experiencing discrimination when seeking health care at higher rates than white adults, which raises the q…

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August 12, 2021 at 11:02 AM

Did small business health insurance survive the pandemic?

Health Policy Center Also: Improving safety net access for immigrant families Web Version Health Policy Update The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent federal policies on small business health insurance D…

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August 5, 2021 at 3:09 PM

Tune in Today! Live with Urban: A Vision for a More Equitable DC Region

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Revitalizing and Reimagining the DMV After COVID-19 Series A Vision for a More Equitable DC Region Thursday, August 5, 2021, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.…

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August 5, 2021 at 1:19 PM

A lower projected poverty rate for 2021

Urban Institute Update Also: Does SNAP cover the costs of a meal in your county? Web Version Urban Institute Update New poverty rate projections for 2021 demonstrate the impact of stimulus measures Using the Supp…

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August 4, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Art for health, community, and equity in DC

Greater DC Update Also: Helping families avoid the cliff effect Web Version Greater DC Update Using art to promote a healthy community during the COVID-19 pandemic How do we keep a sense of community alive amid …

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July 30, 2021 at 5:41 PM

Live with Urban: A Vision for a More Equitable DC Region

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Revitalizing and Reimagining the DMV After COVID-19 Series A Vision for a More Equitable DC Region Thursday, August 5, 2021, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.…

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July 29, 2021 at 6:33 PM

Emerging perspectives on immigrants’ safety net access

Urban Institute Update Opportunities to build trust and support pandemic recovery Web Version Three in 10 Adults in California Immigrant Families with Low Incomes Avoided Safety Net Programs in 2020 Urban Institute researchers…

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July 29, 2021 at 4:29 PM

Hospitals’ racial disparities in adverse safety events

Health Policy Center Also: Using a public option could reduce Medicaid costs Web Version Health Policy Update Do Black and white patients experience similar rates of adverse safety events at the same hospital? O…

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July 26, 2021 at 6:27 PM

Live with Urban: A Vision for a More Equitable DC Region

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Revitalizing and Reimagining the DMV After COVID-19 Series A Vision for a More Equitable DC Region Thursday, August 5, 2021, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.…

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July 22, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Breaking the homelessness-jail cycle in Denver

Urban Institute Update Also: Pursuing inclusion and equity for AAPI communities Web Version Urban Institute Update How Denver’s supportive housing program helps solve chronic homelessness Without access to housin…

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July 22, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Estimating California’s EITC take-up gap

Policies for Action An equitable pandemic recovery for all Web Version July Update How many households missed out on CalEITC, and why? The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) provides fina…

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July 20, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Immigrant families avoided safety net programs during the pandemic

Immigration Policy Update Also: Disaggregating racial and ethnic data to promote equity Web Version Immigration Policy Update Adults in low-income immigrant families were deeply affected by the COVID-19 crisis …

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July 16, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Be a part of Urban’s newsletter strategy

Urban Institute Update SURVEY: your feedback on Urban newsletters Web Version SURVEY: your feedback on Urban newsletters Thank you so much for reading Urban’s newsletters! Each year, more than 75,000 readers foll…

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July 15, 2021 at 5:36 PM

How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting life expectancy

Health Policy Center Also: Three policies for covering up to 5 million uninsured people Web Version Health Policy Update How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting life expectancy? The US had a much larger decrease …

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July 15, 2021 at 11:31 AM

The bridge to a revitalized future for marginalized DC residents

Greater DC Update Implementing four critical areas for equitable development in DC Web Version Greater DC Special Update Washington, DC’s 11th Street Bridge Park is no small vision. The idea is to develop a def…

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July 14, 2021 at 5:15 PM

You're Invited: Centering Racial Equity in Measurement and Evaluation

Health Policy Center Web Version Measure4Change Centering Racial Equity in Measurement and Evaluation Wednesday, July 21, 2021 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT  Virtual Event Many nonprofit organizations tha…

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July 8, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Who bears the costs when the national eviction moratorium ends?

Urban Institute Update Also: Raising AAPI visibility in federal policy and data Web Version Urban Institute Update The end of the national eviction moratorium will be costly for everyone The Centers for Disease C…

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July 7, 2021 at 6:16 PM

You're Invited: Centering Racial Equity in Measurement and Evaluation

Health Policy Center Web Version Measure4Change Centering Racial Equity in Measurement and Evaluation Wednesday, July 21, 2021 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT  Virtual Event Many nonprofit organizations tha…

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June 30, 2021 at 4:01 PM

You're Invited: Centering Racial Equity in Measurement and Evaluation

Health Policy Center Web Version Measure4Change Centering Racial Equity in Measurement and Evaluation Wednesday, July 21, 2021 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT  Virtual Event Many nonprofit organizations tha…

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June 24, 2021 at 4:17 PM

Historically unfunded organizations can advance health equity

Health Policy Center Also: Is auto-enrollment a pathway to universal coverage? Web Version Health Policy Update To advance racial health equity, fund organizations led by and for people of color Private and publ…

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June 23, 2021 at 6:38 PM

Latest on the impact of structural racism across policy areas

Greetings- Equity-focused advocates and organizations are challenging a historically segregationist system of public policies and institutional practices that have produced long-standing patterns of racial inequity across our country. In the latest addition to the R…

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June 17, 2021 at 4:36 PM

New Data on States’ Pandemic-EBT Programs

Policies for Action An equitable recovery for all Web Version June Update Pandemic EBT guide expands to 46 statesPandemic-related school closures left millions of students without access to free and…

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June 17, 2021 at 3:57 PM

How did the pandemic affect small business owners of color?

Urban Institute Update Also: Visualizing data with an equity lens Web Version Urban Institute Update The pandemic may (or may not) have deepened racial and ethnic inequities among small businesses The pandemic’s …

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June 10, 2021 at 3:18 PM

Tune in Today! Strategies for Protecting Communities of Color in the DMV Region

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Revitalizing and Reimagining the DMV After COVID-19 Series Strategies for Protecting Communities of Color in the DMV Region: Defunding the Police and…

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June 10, 2021 at 11:02 AM

Are unvaccinated adults getting vaccine info from their providers?

Health Policy Center Also: Strategies for addressing maternal health inequities Web Version Health Policy Update Few unvaccinated adults have talked to their doctors about the COVID-19 vaccines The large gap bet…

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June 3, 2021 at 11:31 AM

A conversation on defunding the police in the DC region

Urban Institute Update Also: Are capital investments flowing in your neighborhood? Web Version Urban Institute Update Event: Defunding the police and exploring other alternatives to policing On June 10, join the …

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June 2, 2021 at 4:55 PM

Vaccine hesitancy doesn’t justify the racial gap in vaccinations

Greater DC Update Also: Community engagement empowers young people to fight STIs Web Version Greater DC Update As vaccine hesitancy decreases, boosting access will be critical to reducing inequity in DC region N…

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June 1, 2021 at 7:37 PM

Live with Urban: Strategies for Protecting Communities of Color in the DMV Region

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Revitalizing and Reimagining the DMV After COVID-19 Series Strategies for Protecting Communities of Color in the DMV Region: Defunding the Police and…

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June 1, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Immigrant families experience pandemic hardships but are avoiding federal assistance

Urban Institute Update Responses from a December 2020 survey Web Version Immigrant families with low incomes have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. A December 2020 survey found that: 51.8 percent reported that the pande…

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May 27, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Alternative payment methods for telehealth

Health Policy Center Also: Phasing in reduced private hospital payments will take time Web Version Health Policy Update Charting a payment model for telehealth services Robert Berenson, Urban Institute fellow, t…

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May 25, 2021 at 11:02 AM

Effects of mandated paid sick leave in New York City

Policies for Action Improving evidence-based policymaking Web Version May Update How did mandated paid sick leave affect people’s health care use? Evidence suggests a lack of access to paid sick lea…

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