Invest in Early Childhood Development: Reduce Deficits, Strengthen the Economy

In this two-page summary document, Professor Heckman argues that the best way to reduce deficits is to invest in quality early childhood development for disadvantaged children. It creates better education, health, social and economic outcomes that increase revenue and reduce the need for costly social spending.

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World’s 10 richest men saw wealth more than double during pandemic, while 160 million fall into poverty: report

April 13, 2022

“This happened even as ONE PERSON DIED EVERY FOUR SECONDS from the effects of inequality, Oxfam said in a new report, ‘Inequality Kills,’ published...

Millions of children will miss healthy school meals when pandemic relief expires

March 23, 2022

95 million meals taken from the mouths of children!

Humanitarian Crisis Worsens for Ukrainians Trapped in Russia’s Onslaught

March 9, 2022

Two weeks after the invasion began, tens of thousands of Ukrainians are without food, water or power. The Russians are increasingly resorting to indiscriminate...

Higher Food Prices Hit the Poor and Those Who Help Them

February 17, 2022

Many households are being forced to adjust their shopping lists or seek assistance. But food banks, too, are feeling the pinch.