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Federal Programs Lift Millions of Latinos Out of Poverty
(UnidosUS, 2018-10-17)For more than 50 years, anti-poverty programs have helped support working families when times are tough, or their wages are too low for them to be able to make ends meet. These programs are collectively known as the “social ... -
Latino Income and Poverty in 2017: A Snapshot of the Census Current Population Survey
(UnidosUS, 2018-09-12)On September 12, 2018, the U.S. Census Bureau released new data measuring poverty and income in the United States during 2017, the first year of the Trump administration. The data shows that national poverty rates decreased ... -
Advancing Retail Initiative Best Practices
(UnidosUS, 2018-09-07)The UnidosUS Advancing Retail Workers Initiative supports organizations and programs that help individuals start or advance on a career path in the customer service or retail sector. Our most recent cycle of this Initiative ... -
The Strength of the Latino Vote: Current and Future Impact on the U.S. Political Landscape
(UnidosUS, 2018-07-09)These briefs, the first two in a series, take a deep dive into key electoral districts where Latino votes could make the difference in 2018. The briefs were published by UnidosUS and the University of Southern California’s ... -
English Learners and the Every Student Succeeds Act: A Tool for Advocates in California
(UnidosUS, 2018-06-25)This report features components of California’s plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act that impact the 1.3 million English learners in the state regarding testing, accountability, and stakeholder engagement. Advocates ... -
Latino Homeownership Hanging in the Balance: Why Latinos are Denied Mortgages
(UnidosUS, 2018-05-21)Examining mortgage denial rates and reasons can help policymakers and the public identify unequal lending patterns in the housing market. This information, along with the type of loans made, changes in the number of loans, ... -
Affordable Housing in Florida: A Crisis for Hispanics and Recent Arrivals from Puerto Rico
(UnidosUS, 2018-05-14)Since the Great Recession, Hispanic Floridians have made significant progress toward recovering their financial stability. However, for many, rental housing remains unaffordable and homeownership is still out of reach. The ... -
Comprando Rico y Sano Expand Where Health Happens Infographic
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-26)Infographic showcasing how community-based organizations and promotores de salud implementing UnidosUS’s Comprando Rico y Sano program are expanding where health happens, to promote a culture of health in the places in ... -
Work Requirements Will Hurt Latino Families Most
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-17)Despite the clear benefits of federal programs, congressional Republican leadership and President Trump aim to make it harder for people to stay healthy and keep working. For example, in addition to proposed budget cuts, ... -
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: States
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-04)The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed and signed into law in December 2017, would give a massive tax cut to the richest Americans and largest corporations, while doing little for American working families. Find out how the new ... -
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Impact on Latino-Owned Businesses
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-04)In December 2017, Congress passed and President Trump signed the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (TCJA) into law. The new law is a massive tax cut for the richest Americans and big corporations, without significant and lasting tax ... -
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: United States
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-04)In the United States today, the Hispanic population numbers more than 57 million, 18% of the entire population. The Hispanic community’s size, work ethic, and resilience have contributed to the national economic resurgence ... -
Principles for the Federal Role in Higher Education
(UnidosUS, 2018-03-26)The Higher Education Act (HEA), at its core, is a civil rights act. Reauthorization of the law, in part or as a whole, must maintain that foundational purpose. The HEA has long helped more Americans, especially those in ... -
Latino Homeownership Hanging in the Balance: Observations from the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
(UnidosUS, 2018-03-09)Using home loan data from the 2016 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), UnidosUS identified key indicators that show how Latinos fare in the mortgage market.[i] For some indicators, we also include 2010 and 2015 HMDA data. ... -
Federal Programs Lift Millions of Families from Communities of Color Out of Poverty
(UnidosUS, 2017-12-18)For more than 50 years, anti-poverty programs have helped ensure that working families are lifted out of poverty when times are tough or their wages are too low for them to be able to make ends meet. These programs are ... -
CHIP and Latino Kids: What’s at Stake if Congress Fails to Act?
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-30)Updated fact sheet detailing the impact of CHIP on Latino children and families. Also, includes UnidosUS’ recommendations for CHIP funding reauthorization by the end of 2017. -
Open Enrollment – Key Questions and Answers
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-29)As the 2018 Open Enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continues, many people in the community have questions about how they can enroll in health coverage that works best for them. This document addresses ... -
The Federal Tax Code: Small Business Provisions and Latinos
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-28)The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” the latest tax bill from congressional Republicans, would result in a massive tax cut for the richest Americans and big corporations, while providing little, if any, tax relief to working- and ... -
The Federal Tax Code: Restricting Eligibility for the Child Tax Credit and Latinos
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-27)The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” the latest tax bill from Congressional Republicans, would result in a massive tax cut for the richest Americans and big corporations, while providing little, if any, tax relief to working- and ... -
The Federal Tax Code: Medicare and Latinos
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-27)The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” the latest tax bill from Congressional Republicans, would result in a massive tax cut for the richest Americans and big corporations, while providing little, if any, tax relief to working- and ...
