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Easing the affordability crisis and increasing economic security requires policies that both reduce costs and boost workers’ earnings.
Homeownership Among Young Adults Has Fallen, and It’s Worse Than You Think The true homeownership rate among young adults is both significantly lower and has fallen more sharply than traditional calculations would suggest.Community Colleges That Align Career Pathways, Affordability, and Support Services Could See Higher Student Success Many colleges are already moving toward a more connected approach to student success, but with targeted supports, they could accomplish much more.Three Things DC’s New Mayor and Council Need to Know About the District’s Early Educator Compensation Program How the District can keep child care affordable for families while compensating the workforce that supports children’s development and futures.Three Things DC’s New Mayor and Council Need to Know About the Job Market How the District can mitigate the effects of remote work on the local economy and a strapped job market.Alleviating Affordability Pressures on AA and NHPI Communities Will Require Better Data to Inform Effective Policies Disaggregated data reveal stark variations in poverty.Three Things DC’s New Mayor and Council Need to Know About Affordable Housing This election year, the incoming mayor and city council will face a serious challenge: improving housing affordability in DC.