Program and Policy Research & Design
Our positions, ideas, and recommendations on the challenges we face and the pathways forward. We take ideas from all corners and distill options for success in Massachusetts.
Once we admit that there is room for newness—that there are vastly more conceivable possibilities than realized outcomes—we must confront the fact that there is no special logic behind the world we inhabit, no particular justification for why things are the way they are. Any number of arbitrarily small perturbations along the way could have made the world as we know it turn out very differently.
— Paul Romer
Family + Children
Investing in families means investing in the future. Thoughtful policies can ensure every child has the support they need to thrive.
Poverty + Inequality
Inequality isn’t inevitable. With data-driven policies and practical steps, we can dismantle barriers and build a more equitable Commonwealth.
Housing + Community
Communities flourish when everyone has a stable home. Practical solutions can make housing accessible, inclusive, and a foundation for growth.
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