Back in high school Kavanaugh sexually humiliated Renate Schroeder Dolphin in front of his buddies. Today, she experienced that humiliation in front of the nation.

Our Author Spotlight is on Bonnie Graves Bonnie Graves: kidlit411.com/2019/01/Kidlit… & her new MG novel, CATCH ME WHEN YOU FALL Fitzroy Books. Enter to win a copy! #MG #giveaway

People living in poor-quality, overcrowded, or unstable housing—or without any home at all—cannot follow public health directives to safely “shelter in place.” As a result, they are at far greater risk of contracting the virus + other chronic illness. brook.gs/2MH4U3S

Financial pressure on low-income renters harms small landlords, who are disproportionately people of color and account for a large share of unsubsidized affordable housing according to a new The Brookings Institution report, co-authored by #BostonFed's Erin Graves: brook.gs/2MH4U3S

Evidence shows foreclosure negatively affects the surrounding geographic areas, creates trauma for both owners and occupants, and has adverse impacts on health and overall well-being. Read the new issue brief series from the #BostonFed and Harvard JCHS ➡️ bit.ly/38fJOTX

The #BostonFed and Harvard JCHS issue briefs examining foreclosures mentioned in this op-ed are now published. Read the issue briefs, “HUD/FHA-Insured Homeowners and Properties in End-Stage Default and Foreclosure,” here: bit.ly/38fJOTX

In a #BostonFed and Harvard JCHS issue brief on property foreclosures, the limited data available suggest nonprofit organizations are more successful than traditional lenders at restabilizing homeowners with loan modifications. Read more: bit.ly/38fJOTX

Early evidence from New England shows SNAP applications have increased dramatically since the onset of the #COVID19 pandemic. See the supporting data in a new #BostonFed field note here: bit.ly/38KE458

Unreported information on Department of Housing and Urban Development/FHA and HUD Office of Housing’s monetary loss or gain on each foreclosed property could be critical to developing appropriate policy levers to prevent foreclosures. Read the #BostonFed and Harvard JCHS issue brief on property foreclosures: bit.ly/38fJOTX

“Gateway cities” in Massachusetts can act as gateways to economic opportunity for low-income and immigrant residents. Do these cities show residents moving out of high-poverty neighborhoods? Find out more in our newest community development brief: bit.ly/37VzP6H

When people move from high- to low-poverty areas, how long do they stay? A #BostonFed study suggests that, prior to the pandemic, a majority of people leave higher-poverty MA neighborhoods for more than 5 years. Learn more: bit.ly/37VzP6H

The Fed invited Andre M. Perry to talk about #RacismandtheEconomy and he had some choice words about #reparations #stimulus and #SocialDistancing ...

I am thrilled to share my latest paper, completed during my tenure at the Federal Reserve but released after it. "Job quality toward an inclusive economy: A critical review and reassessment." 📚🎉 The paper examines how social p…lnkd.in/e8U_NvNJ bostonfed.org

need to point out that Harris is surging in the polls and she doesn’t even have a running mate!

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U.S. energy secretary duped into fake interview with Russian comedians reut.rs/2eMJlB4

Making and looking at art may reduce depression and doctor visits: bit.ly/2uVdggO