Why myths about poverty impact us all
There is a problem with making policy decisions based on the unfounded belief that poverty is about people with bad moral character.
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Work Without a Net: Protecting Gig Workers Through Smart Policy
What Austin’s Pro-Housing Wins Can Teach Us
Five years after failed zoning code reform, and a 79 percent spike in home prices later, the city made lasting progress.
How State Early Learning Structure and Funding Impacts Local Governance
Supplemental material to our local ECE governance report explains state impacts on local implementation.
Untangling Early Childhood Governance at the Local Level
Reimagining the American Dream: Ideas from CivicSpace Participants
As part of the US@250 project examining the United States in a historic year, CivicSpace gathered Americans across race, age, and background
Columbus, Ohio: Innovative Pathways to a Comprehensive Eviction Dataset
EDRN partners at the Ohio State University created a pathway to accessing court eviction data in an ongoing manner.
Reducing Homelessness Requires Services, Not Arrests
San Francisco’s public camping crackdowns are a misguided approach for housing stability.
Solutions Already Exist to Fill Housing Gaps for Veterans and Others in Need
Joanna Carr shares her experience finding housing for veterans with high care needs in Arizona.
Seeking NJ Community Partners: Help Mercer County Families Access Paid Family Leave
Designing Policy Solutions with Community
CivicSpace and the FLH team share lessons learned and resources for planning large civic gatherings with community members and stakeholders.
More Options for Families: Public Preschool in Family Child Care Homes
New resources with stories from around the country offer lessons on how to more effectively engage providers.
Juliet Schor Makes the Case for a Four-Day Work Week
There is a growing body of evidence that shows four-day work weeks do work.
More Alike than Different: Findings from CivicSpace’s 2024 Financial Security Survey
New survey results reveal Chicagoans’ priorities regarding their ability to provide financially for themselves and their families.