The 2020 decennial Census will gather the most complete picture of America since 2010. The U.S. Constitution requires states to use census data for drawing political districts. Every 10 years, all U.S. states redraw their legislative and … [Read more...]
The Impact of COVID-19 on Food Deserts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. The USDA’s most recent study says 39 million Americans live in “low-access communities” or communities in … [Read more...]
Why Increased SNAP Benefits Are Crucial During COVID-19
In some ways, COVID-19 has reminded us that we are all connected. We are all making significant changes in our everyday lives when it comes to working, living and completing necessary tasks like grocery shopping for our families. Although we are all … [Read more...]
How COVID-19 Affects Voting in Virginia
In a recent briefing, Governor Ralph Northam said, “no one should have to choose between their health and voting.” Yet, there is no shortage of concerns about how we participate in an election against the backdrop of a pandemic that would surely see … [Read more...]
