In an inclusive economy, economic growth leads to shared prosperity that allows every resident economic security, resources to build wealth, and opportunity to live to their fullest. Yet Black and brown residents in DC, especially those with low incomes, face structural barriers to decent employment and income, including anti-Black racism, bias, and employment discrimination. District leaders can ensure every resident is able to share in the city’s prosperity by addressing the deeply rooted, systemic challenges faced by Black people in its economic policies.
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Paid Leave Would Help DC Families
By Ed Lazere • December 15, 2015 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training / Revenue & Budget
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere at the Public Hearing on Bill 21-415, the “Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015” for the District of Columbia Committee of the Whole, December 2, 2015
By Ed Lazere • December 11, 2015 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
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Retail and Restaurant Workers Deserve Predictable and Stable Work Schedules
By Ed Lazere • December 2, 2015 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
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Immigrants are a Vital Part of DC’s Future
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • April 2, 2025 • Inclusive Economy
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