Professor Faith Deckard discusses how commercial bail makes families the hidden workforce of pretrial justice

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Professor Faith Deckard examines how gendered and racialized stereotypes around care, control, and stability shape the bail industry. Her research reveals that bail agents often rely on mothers and grandmothers to leverage their financial and…

CCPR Director, Professor Martha Bailey, discusses the economics of family planning on the Financial Times podcast

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CCPR Director and Economist Professor Martha Bailey discusses the economic effects of family planning in a recent Financial Times podcast with Sarah O’Connor. Bailey explains how access to contraception has shaped the U.S. economy, particularly…

Faculty Affiliate Michael Lens releases a new book, ‘Where The Hood At?’

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Faculty Affiliate Professor Michael Lens' new book, 'Where The Hood At?' examines Black neighborhoods in the U.S. over the past fifty years. He frames his analysis through the rise of hip hop and the uneven progress in neighborhood conditions.…

Jennie Brand Featured on NPR Marketplace Discussing Unemployment Conditions

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Jennie Brand was recently interviewed by NPR’s Marketplace to provide expert insights on current unemployment conditions. You can read the full article, “Long-term unemployment is rising as uncertain businesses hold off on hiring,” …