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Stay informed of the latest COVID-19 news and learn more about its disproportionate impact on low- and moderate-income Americans.

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An Extra Hill to Climb

This series, produced as a partnership between Spotlight and EducationNC, illustrates the challenges facing many community college students through stories from North Carolina and data reflecting broader nationwide challenges.

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Poverty Next Door

Spotlight has partnered with Microsoft News to produce the “Poverty Next Door” series. In these stories, we explore the journeys of those around us, examining events, life situations, and cultural realities that challenge economic equality for so many.

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Spotlight on the States

State and local governments, community-based organizations and other non-profits play a significant role in implementing policies and programs to reduce poverty and promote opportunity.

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