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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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Find the latest stories, research, and insights on policies, programs, and ideas shaping the national conversation on poverty and economic mobility.
Some States Banned The Use Of Food Stamps To Buy Soda—Did It Work?
A study shows a modest decline in soda purchases, but it’s not clear that the results will hold up in the long run.
Families Struggle With SNAP Cuts
The Trump administration has reduced a critical lifeline for many struggling parents and alarming their children, who are asking for food their parents can’t afford.
The Unkept Promise Of D.C.'s Commission On Poverty
Since its creation, D.C.’s Commission on Poverty has struggled to fulfill its mission of working and advocating for those living in poverty in D.C. Instead, commissioners say they have spent time legitimizing the commission to the same D.C. agencies it is meant to collaborate with.
Driving the national conversation around economic mobility
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