The years from the end of World War II into the 1970s were ones of substantial economic growth and broadly shared prosperity. Beginning in the 1970s, economic growth slowed and the income gap widened. Read more
The Trump Administration’s proposal to radically change immigration rules relating to “public charge” determinations has understandably stoked fears about how applying for public ... Read more
Social Security benefits play a vital role in reducing poverty in every state. Without Social Security, 22.1 million more Americans would be poor. Read more
The Trump Administration officially proposed a rule today that would radically alter the U.S. immigration system, making it much harder for many immigrants lawfully in the country to remain here and for many seeking legal entry to come. Read more
Income rose and poverty declined for the third straight year in 2017 but progress on health coverage halted and apparently began to reverse, according to ... Read more
A new draft proposed rule from President Trump’s Department of Homeland Security would create a harsh new standard for immigration officials to decide ... Read more
The report paints a misleading picture of those who need and receive food and housing assistance and health coverage and exaggerates the evidence in claiming that assistance programs disincentivize employment. Read more
We calculate that the poverty rate has fallen by nearly half since 1967, largely due to the growing effectiveness of economic security programs such as Social Security, food assistance, and tax credits for working families. Read more
