Racial equity analysis is a powerful tool for giving policymakers the information they need to build opportunity for all. It is also essential for informing the public about the consequences of policymakers’ choices. Good intentions cannot advance equity on their
Good intentions cannot advance equity on their own. To move Maryland toward a just, prosperous future, policymakers must understand the inequities that characterize the status quo and the historical forces that got us here. They must also have tools for
Every Marylander should have access to a decent job that pays enough to support a family – regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, or any other aspect of their identity. However, the labor market we have today is far from
It is more critical than ever that Maryland undertake serious review of its spending on incarceration and other parts of the criminal legal system. Our latest report outlines how changing our approach to the state’s criminal legal system would open
Maryland’s budget provides the clearest reflection of our priorities as a state. Choices about where we invest our shared resources can help or hinder children’s education, economic security for families and communities, and public health and safety.
