The Nation’s Leading Non-Partisan Forum on Poverty and Opportunity
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Spotlight convenes diverse voices across the political spectrum to drive informed debate and action on economic opportunity.
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Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity leads research and consulting initiatives that identify and address barriers to economic well-being.
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Latest Coverage
Find the latest stories, research, and insights on policies, programs, and ideas shaping the national conversation on poverty and economic mobility.
Voters Are Feeling The Squeeze From Health Care Cuts Republicans Tried To Punt Until After Midterms
While most GOP-enacted cuts to Medicaid and other safety net programs won’t happen until 2027, Democrats are speaking to the voters already feeling the squeeze.
Most American Children Are Being Pre-Enrolled In Trump Accounts
The Trump administration may have just signed up your child — and more than 60 million others — for a 530A savings account (if you haven’t already done so).
Where High Rents Drive People Into Poverty
A new study identified 10 locations where higher-than-average housing costs have impacted poverty the most.
Driving the national conversation around economic mobility
Spotlight is the signature initiative of The Fedcap Group’s Community Impact Policy Institute, the organization’s internal think tank focused on evidence-based policymaking, applied research, and public-sector policy innovation.