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Strivers Like NASA’s Katherine Johnson Deserve Equal Opportunities
Strivers Like NASA’s Katherine Johnson Deserve Equal Opportunities
The reality is that opportunity isn’t equally distributed in American society — it’s an accident of birth.
Why $1 Trillion Is the Magic Number for Infrastructure Spending
Why $1 Trillion Is the Magic Number for Infrastructure Spending
A $1 trillion infrastructure investment could create up to 11 million jobs — nearly as many, for half the cost.
Resources on Racial Injustice in America From Georgetown CEW
Resources on Racial Injustice in America From Georgetown CEW
We encourage you to explore and share these resources as we all continue engaging in dialogue about race in America.
Racial Gaps in Lost Employment Income Divide Americans in the COVID-19 Downturn
Racial Gaps in Lost Employment Income Divide Americans in the COVID-19 Downturn
In the Detroit, Miami, and Philadelphia metro areas, the Black-White gap in loss of employment income is more than 20 percentage points.
Women Bear the Brunt of the COVID-19 Recession
Women Bear the Brunt of the COVID-19 Recession
This crisis has become a major setback for women’s progress in the workforce.
Student Debt Is Growing, but So Is the Value of College
Student Debt Is Growing, but So Is the Value of College
The cost of college continues to be a hurdle for many students, but this reality doesn’t make a college degree less valuable.
Top 5 Growing Industries for Workers without a Bachelor’s Degree
Top 5 Growing Industries for Workers without a Bachelor’s Degree
There are currently 30 million good jobs for workers without a bachelor’s degree that have median annual earnings of $55,000.
Free College Isn’t Really Free
Free College Isn’t Really Free
Tuition and other expenses may be reduced for students and their families, but that will leave taxpayers on the hook.