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Find the latest stories, research, and insights on policies, programs, and ideas shaping the national conversation on poverty and economic mobility.

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Digital Divide
Job Quality
Pathways to Employment
Racial Equity
Transportation
2014
October 28, 2014

Is the Ride-Sharing Economy an Opportunity for Low-Income Americans?

"Out of the Spotlight" (OOTS) Posting for October 28, 2014

Commentaries
Aging
2011
April 11, 2011

How Would Changes to Social Security Affect the Poor?

Posted April 11, 2011

Commentaries
Families
Higher Education
Job Quality
K-12
Pathways to Employment
2015
February 18, 2015

President Obama's Budget: A Two-Generational Investment Strategy

Posted February 18, 2015

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Immigration
Job Quality
Pathways to Employment
Politics
2014
December 16, 2014

The Impact of Immigration Reform on Low-Income Workers

"Out of the Spotlight" (OOTS) Posting for December 16, 2014

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Job Quality
Pathways to Employment
Politics
Prison Reform
Public Benefits
New York
2014
August 21, 2014

UK Social Impact Bond Program Suffers Setback

"Out of the Spotlight" (OOTS) Posting for August 21, 2014

Commentaries
Child and Youth Well-Being
Higher Education
Pathways to Employment
Women
2015
February 9, 2015

The Multi-Generational Consequences of Male Unemployment

Posted February 9, 2015

Commentaries
Education
2011
January 10, 2011

Here Comes the Cliff۝: How Will Poor and Minority Students Fare?

Posted January 10, 2011

Commentaries
Child and Youth Well-Being
Diaper access
Families
Health
Health disparities
2025
January 8, 2025

Exploring Mindsets About Diaper Need and Systemic Poverty

Elliot Cohen spoke with Spotlight about new research from the FrameWorks Institute, in collaboration with the National Diaper Bank Network, examining how Americans perceive the experience and impact of diaper need.

Commentaries
Aging
2025
January 22, 2025

New Study Shows Medicaid is Crucial Lifeline in Rural Communities

Spotlight spoke with Joan Alken and Edwin Park about a new study from the Center for Children and Families (CCF) that found that non-elderly adults and children in small towns and rural areas are more likely to rely on Medicaid/CHIP for their health insurance.