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New York creates fund for undocumented workers

by Jasmine Garsd
Apr 12, 2021
COVID-19 has disproportionately affected many groups, including undocumented immigrants. Lawmakers want them to be compensated.
Many jobs often done by undocumented immigrants, such as construction and food service, were cut back during the pandemic.
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COVID-19 "vaccine passports" worry public health experts

by Jasmine Garsd
Mar 16, 2021
In theory, they make travel safer for all. In practice, they may deepen inequities around who gets to be vaccinated and mobile.
Hold tight to that vaccine certificate, especially if you want to travel internationally.
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Student loan debt adds to racial wealth disparities, research finds

by David Brancaccio , Daniel Shin and Candace Manriquez Wrenn
Oct 27, 2020
The costs for Black borrowers to pursue a college have been growing exponentially.
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Why centering Black women in the economy could benefit everyone

by Maria Hollenhorst and Kai Ryssdal
Sep 1, 2020
Economist Janelle Jones has three words that sum up her idea for building an economy that works for everyone: Black Women Best.
Black women are typically one of the hardest hit groups in recessions and the last to benefit in recoveries. What would happen if economic policy was centered around helping them succeed?
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The need for an equity-based universal basic income

by David Brancaccio and Daniel Shin
Aug 21, 2020
José Quiñonez says a targeted, data-driven system will help us during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A new report says wages are growing, but unequally

by Jack Stewart
Feb 20, 2020
The Economic Policy Institute says the highest earners are getting the biggest raises.
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