Americans Are Trying to Shelter in Place—But They May End Up Losing Their Homes
The pandemic is threatening housing for millions of Americans. Cities and states are leading the way in protecting them.
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Congress Appropriated $300 Billion in Relief Payments to Individuals and Families — but Poor Delivery May Prevent Tens of Millions of Americans from Ever Accessing Them
We estimate that only half of eligible families will receive funds this month and 10 million more are unlikely to receive checks at all.
COVID and the Black Community: Supporting Black Businesses
New America Indianapolis and The Indianapolis Recorder discuss Black business and COVID-19 with entrepreneurs, policymakers, and leaders.
Crisis Conversations: Sand and Diamonds — the pandemic upends the balance of labor at home
Host Brigid Schulte is joined by author Eve Rodsky on this episode of Crisis Conversations.
Experiment No. 22: Just Notice
Experiment No. 21: Support Network
For Workers on the Front Lines and Working Families with Care Needs, Congress’s Work Isn’t Done
Congress missed the boat with its last COVID-19 response package. The next one must include paid leave for all.
Groundswell: How Communities Are Rising to Meet the Pandemic Head-On
The New America Local team is proud to launch Groundswell, a weekly roundup of COVID-19 initiatives taking off in their own communities.
COVID and the Black Community: Communication in Times of Crisis
Takeaways from Session 1 of the New America / Indianapolis Recorder Series
Crisis Conversations: Family and Medical Leave in the Time of Coronavirus
Host Brigid Schulte is joined by senior fellow Vicki Shabo on this episode of Crisis Conversations.
I’m just sayin’: COVID-19 will exacerbate economic ills of Black residents in Indy
Indianapolis is already a tough place for Black residents, economically and in terms of health. COVID-19 has made it worse.
Statement on Historic but Insufficient Paid Sick Leave in Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The Other Side of COVID-19
Behind the headlines on corporate profits and social distancing, low-wage workers and their communities face a double threat.