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The census is fundamental to many policy decisions at local, state, and federal levels and requires complete data collection.
Black doctoral students face financing problems even without a tax on tuition benefits Controversy over a provision in the tax overhaul bill put a spotlight on how graduate students finance their education.Why we need to expand, not restrict, access to housing assistance Only one in five renter households who qualify for public housing receive the help they need.Why criminal justice reform must address long prison terms The first episode of Urban’s new podcast explores the research on long prison terms and mass incarceration.Worker protection policies should adapt to the changing structure of employment More businesses are outsourcing activities and using contract, temporary, and other contingent workers.2017 in review: Urban Wire blog posts that made an impact In 2017, Urban Institute researchers nimbly responded to pressing questions as they arose.Exploring the costs and benefits of immigrants through a local lens Working on a recent podcast episode gave Urban researchers the opportunity to delve into the nuances of one community.
