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  • The Politics of Economic Opportunity: Will Growing Poverty Affect Election 2012? Watch the panel discussions and responses from the Spotlight forum Read More >
  • The 2012 State of the Union: Two Views Commentaries: Elise Gould, Economic Policy Institute and John Bridgeland, Civic Enterprises Read More >
  • Lessons from the Frontlines: Local Funding in Human Services Commentary: Rick Allen, United Way of Pierce County in Tacoma, WA Read More >
  • Financial Aid for Those Who Need It Most? A Look at Who Benefits From the Federal Work Study Program Commentary: Viany Orozco and Lucy Mayo, Demos Read More >
  • Challenging Myths of Educating Low-Income Students Spotlight Webcast with Dr. Yvette Jackson, author and CEO of NUA and Anthony Rebora, Editor of Ed Week Read More >

In The News - Today's Top Stories

  • The New York Times, January 27, 2012: Obama College Aid Proposal Puts a Focus on Affordability »
  • Courier News, January 27, 2012: Students take part in vigil to recognize homeless »
  • Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, January 27, 2012: Open Door Community House expo offers help for the homeless »
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  • The Politics of Economic Opportunity: Will Growing Poverty Affect Election 2012? Watch the panel discussions and responses from the Spotlight forum
  • Poverty Data Resource Guide
  • The Deficit Deal: What It Means for Low-Income Americans
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Ideas In Action

  • A design for signs of the times (Chicago Tribune, December 20, 2011) »
  • Biking buddies form One More Move to provide bikes to needy boys and girls (Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, December 16, 2011) »
  • City Colleges adds partners to fill job-skills gaps (Chicago Sun-Times, December 12, 2011) »
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Foundation News

  • Realtors present $53,500 to nonprofits »
  • Treasure Valley kids at-risk to benefit from transportation grant »
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Exclusive Commentary
  • Untitled Elise Gould, Economic Policy Institute and John Bridgeland, Civic Enterprises The 2012 State of the Union: Two Views Posted January 25, 2012
  • Untitled Rick Allen, United Way of Pierce County in Tacoma, WA Lessons from the Frontlines: Local Funding in Human Services Posted January 23, 2012
  • Untitled Viany Orozco and Lucy Mayo, Demos Financial Aid for Those Who Need It Most? A Look at Who Benefits From the Federal Work Study Program Posted January 17, 2012
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Out Of The Spotlight

  • A Glass Half Full?…Media Coverage of Poverty »
  • Was Focus on Low-Income Americans a Factor in Strong Santorum Showing? »
  • Assessing the Impact of Long-Term Unemployment »
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Spotlight Webcasts

  • Spotlight Webcast: The 2012 Hunger Report
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  • Spotlight Webcast: Are Teachers in High-Poverty Schools Ready for Tougher Academic Standards?
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  • Progress Lags in High School, Especially for Low-Income Youth
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  • Spotlight Webcast: Pell Grants
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  • Spotlight Webcast: Reforming Family and Medical Leave
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