Disability in the Time of COVID-19
Results and recommendations from our sprint researching what the disability community is facing during COVID-19.
Economic Security
Workforce Development Can’t Be Race-Agnostic, Indiana
When talking about growing Indiana's economy, we have to talk about race.
Marcia Chatelain on History as a Tool for Activism
New America 2017 Fellow Marcia Chatelain spoke about her book, Franchise.
Indianapolis: When Lead and Racism Are Both in the Water
Indianapolis is facing its own potential water crisis, rooted in lead exposure and racism.
Federal Policies to Support High-Quality Early Learning
There might only be a two-year window to translate early education goals into legislative victories
Build Back Better Transit, in the Bay and Beyond
The COVID-19 pandemic should demonstrate to the broader public and our elected representatives that transit is an essential service
From Disaster to Recovery: Welcome to 2021
We reflect on the program's 2020, and preview our research agenda for the coming year.
Biden Administration: How Can Women Benefit From Land Technology?
Yuliya Panfil, Ailey Hughes, and Stephanie Sampson wrote for TRFN about the challenges that women face in accessing land technology.
Righting a Backwards Policy: Making Sure the Second Stimulus Checks Reach the Hardest Hit Illinoisans
End of Year Recap and Reflections from the New Practice Lab
We Can Ignore Mental Health — or We Can Invest in Real Help
A young advocate in Indiana shares her personal story and ideas for supporting mental health for young people.
Youth in Charge: One Young Hoosier’s Journey to Become an Advocate
A young Indiana woman shares her personal story of becoming a YES youth policy fellow and advocating for policy changes in her home state.
Racism in Housing: A Public Safety Crisis for Black Indianapolis
Local "activist historian" Wildstyle Paschall takes a deep dive into public housing and race in Indianapolis, as an observer and descendant.
When Indianapolis Accidentally Did Public Housing Right
Local "activist historian" Wildstyle Paschall takes a deep dive into public housing and race in Indianapolis, as an observer and descendant.