Advancing evidence-based policy and innovative anti-poverty work. Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not represent any other entity.

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MOPD Commissioner Agarwal joined @dmjuliesu and City partners to mark the launch of a co-design initiative expanding employment opportunities for New Yorkers with disabilities, as we recognize Autism Acceptance Month. @ahrcnyc, @nycsbs, @nycopportunity, NYC Talent
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The Trump admin has been revoking legal status for immigrants who entered the country through legal pathways — affecting at least 1.6 million people — by canceling programs like CBP One, Temporary Protected Status, humanitarian parole & student visas npr.org/2025/12/22/nx-s1-565…
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You may have read about the idea of trading free curbside parking for cars for free buses. But what if charging a modest fee for street parking could underwrite buses *and* subways? Read @UnderstandEcono. vitalcitynyc.org/articles/ho…
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“Yaruss focuses more on the basic questions raised by our economic system than on the facile (and frequently misguided) answers provided by pundits and politicians alike.” Nice review of UNDERSTANDABLE ECONOMICS via Infodad: bit.ly/48sBTUC @UnderstandEcono @prometheusbks
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Legislators who sincerely believed we can no longer afford food programs and health coverage for millions of Americans would show sorrow not elation. x.com/i/status/1940850865503…

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Republicans dancing after Speaker Johnson signs the OBBB
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Congressional Republicans are advancing a proposal to permanently expand the federal estate tax exemption, allowing ultra-wealthy families to pass down even more of their assets without triggering tax liabilities. newsweek.com/gop-budget-plan…
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The tax rate that may drop below zero: If Republicans in Congress have their way, tax rates will drop below zero for a large portion of investment income. It’s all hidden in the “Educational Choice for Children Act”. thehill.com/opinion/finance/… from @UnderstandEcono
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Get out there and make your voices heard! As long as you're in line by 9:00 p.m., you can cast your ballot. Citywide offices on the ballot in today's Primary Election: Mayor City Comptroller Public Advocate Borough President City Council on.nyc.gov/Voting

Today, June 24, is the 2025 NYC Primary Election. Find your polling location and view a sample ballot for your Election District using the Poll Site Locator at on.nyc.gov/Voting!
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An Existential Threat’: Food Banks Brace for Fallout From Trump Cuts New York City food banks aren’t sure how they will survive the administration’s funding cuts, which could also affect the programs they turn to for help. nytimes.com/2025/06/22/nyreg… via @NYTimes
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Trump undermines Watergate laws in massive shift of ethics system. By challenging and disregarding these laws, Trump is closing the post-Watergate chapter of American history —and ushering in an era of shaky guardrails and blurred separation of powers washingtonpost.com/politics/…
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Low-income children and families would be among the groups hit hardest by Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act. While the bill would be a boon to wealthy Americans, it would scale back resources for the nation's poorest households. npr.org/2025/06/20/nx-s1-543…
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