On October 23, the Washingtonian published an alarmist article on what receiving Amazon HQ2 could mean for the region: a…
Housing is the great stage on which a city is built. Housing defines how residents share the wealth created by…
In an essay on tax practices that amplify racial inequities, D.C. Policy Center Executive Director Yesim Sayin Taylor examines how…
On October 29, 2018, D.C. Policy Center Executive Director Yesim Sayin Taylor testified before the Committee on Business and Economic…
The District of Columbia is becoming increasingly more segregated by race and income in many areas. As outlined in the…
Racial Equity in Washington, D.C. Despite continued economic growth, racial inequity in the District of Columbia have increased…
ABSTRACT Businesses in the District depend on the ability of the District to become a more inclusive city. In 2003,…
This article is adapted from “The 2018 State of the Business Report: Towards a More Inclusive Economy,” a report D.C….
America’s drug problem continues to evolve in startling and dangerous ways, and the District of Columbia remains at the forefront…
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