How cities may benefit from dog parks
…provide a place for owners to get information about local veterinarians, groomers and pet stores as well as referrals related to housing and employment. Some owners have shared resources such…
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The needs of gay and sexual minority, homeless youth: Results of a national survey
…identified needs of homeless, sexual minority youth were related to housing and support and acceptance of their sexual or gender identity as well as employment and healthcare. Nearly 1 in…
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Inequalities in U.S. “safety net” programs for the poor
…capacities, play a significant role in most of the key programs like unemployment insurance and cash assistance for poor families. In recent decades, policy shifts ranging from welfare reforms to…
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Legalized gambling: Fiscal impact on U.S. counties
…of revenue. Proponents of the industry claim these businesses will enhance local government revenues via casino fees and taxes. In addition, this industry is also seen as a way to improve employment and draw in…
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U.S. income inequality highest since the Great Depression
…study that contains demographic, employment and income data from representative samples of adults in the U.S. The sample for this time period consists of 22,071 individuals who were 18-65 years…
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Economic impact studies: Should journalists rely on them?
…impact on either employment or personal income in the cities where the teams play. An examination of a subset of 42 smaller college towns finds that winning seasons actually reduce…
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Single-sex restrooms and transgender individuals: A roundup of research
…impacted respondents’ education, employment, health, and participation in public life. This paper concludes with a discussion of how public policy and public administration can begin to address these problems by…
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Covering hurricanes and tropical storms: Key resources for journalists
…the hurricane’s long-term economic impact on its victims. Katrina had large and persistent impacts on where people live; small and mostly transitory impacts on wage income, employment, total income, and…
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Muslim Americans and cultural challenges: Research roundup
…Class, Job Stress, and Job Satisfaction Among Muslim American Women” Ali, Saba Rasheed; Yamada, Torricia; Mahmood, Amina. Journal of Employment Counseling, December 2015. doi: 10.1002/joec.12020. Abstract: “Religious discrimination in the…
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Labor unions and income inequality in America
…have been shown to increase members’ wages. As a result, firms with large union membership among their workers have less money available to hire new workers, possibly increasing unemployment. Thus,…
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