Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
On July 1, a Raise for DC Workers Who Need it the Most!
By Ilana Boivie • July 11, 2017 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
Blog
Predatory Penalties: How Late Fees on DC Traffic Tickets Punish the Poor
By Linnea Lassiter • May 26, 2017 • Income & Poverty
Testimony
Testimony of Linnea Lassiter at the Budget Oversight of the Department of Human Services on May 3, 2017
By Linnea Lassiter • May 11, 2017 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Blog
Mayor’s Budget Supports TANF Families, but Further Funding is Needed to Protect Low-Income Children
By Linnea Lassiter • May 11, 2017 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Testimony
Testimony of Linnea Lassiter at the Budget Oversight of the Department of Human Services
By Linnea Lassiter • May 3, 2017 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Blog
Adult Learners Should Have Access to Kids Ride Free
By Ilana Boivie • April 26, 2017 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
Report
Still Looking for Work: Unemployment in DC Highlights Racial Inequity
By Linnea Lassiter • March 1, 2017 • Income & Poverty
Blog
To Make Early Learners a Priority Invest More in Child Care Subsidies
By Marlana Wallace • February 15, 2017 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Blog
It’s Your Turn, Mayor Bowser, To Move Paid Family and Medical Leave Forward
By Ilana Boivie • February 7, 2017 • Health Equity / Income & Poverty
Blog
Paid Family Leave Will Help DC Workers Without Harming DC’s Economy
By Ilana Boivie • December 5, 2016 • Health Equity / Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training / TANF & Income Support
All Publications & Resources
Fact Sheets
Proposed Federal Medicaid and Food Assistance Cuts Will Hurt DC Residents
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • May 8, 2025 • Income & Poverty
Blog
Raising Revenue Could Help Stabilize DC’s Credit Ratings
By Erica Williams • April 25, 2025 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
Nearly Half of All Renters and More Than Half of Black Renters in DC Struggle to Afford Rent
By Connor Zielinski • April 14, 2025 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
In The News
Trump signs order on Washington DC as Republicans exert control over city
The Guardian • April 8, 2025
In The News
No timeline yet for when House will consider bill to revert $1.1B cut to DC budget
ABC News 7 • April 8, 2025
In The News
D.C. tenant group calls on their landlords to stop charging hidden fees
Street Sense Media • April 8, 2025
