Each year, the U.S. Census Bureau releases annual statistics measuring poverty, income, and health insurance rates from the previous year. CLASP experts provide commentary and analysis of the data as a resource for policymakers, researchers, journalists, fellow advocates, and the general public. As an antipoverty and racial equity organization, CLASP is committed to advancing evidence-based policy solutions for eradicating poverty among children and families.
Elizabeth Lower-Basch and Olivia Golden are quoted in this article about the United States Census Bureau release of the poverty data for the year 2013. The poverty numbers show the first significant decline in poverty since the recession hit, but still remain higher than they…
Hannah Matthews is quoted in the Politico Pro morning edition article reporting on the U.S Census Bureau data on income and poverty. The CLASP report on the data is also cited.