Labor market inequities among young adults have negative ripple effects, holding back their economic security and DC’s economy.
Caitlin C. Schnur
Recent posts by Caitlin C. Schnur
DC Made Progress on Poverty Thanks to Public Investment in Residents
by Erica Williams and Caitlin C. Schnur
Poverty in DC declined in 2022 to 13.3 percent from 16.5 percent the year prior, according to new data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). This improvement likely reflects a combination of factors including the overall decline in unemployment, a growing minimum wage, and federal and local investments in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
DC’s Extreme Black-White Unemployment Gap is Worst in the Nation
by Erica Williams and Caitlin C. Schnur
Everyone who wants to work should be able to find a job. While DC’s average unemployment of 4.6 percent in 2022 is down from 7.9 percent in 2020, the peak during the pandemic, the average unemployment rate masks extreme racial inequity.
DC Council Can Celebrate Mothers by Investing in Their Economic Security
by DC Fiscal Policy Institute and Caitlin C. Schnur
On Mother’s Day, families across the District will celebrate moms, parents, and caregivers. When they give preliminary approval to the fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget on May 16th, the DC Council can make critical investments that support Black and brown mothers and...
Funding ERAP is a Moral Obligation, Not a Moral Hazard
The Mayor’s shocking proposal to slash ERAP flies in the face of urgent, demonstrated need for rental assistance.