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1 in 3 Working Adults in the United States is Economically Insecure

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October 2018

Economic Security for Survivors The Status of Women and Girls

Basic Economic Security in the United States: How Much Income Do Working Adults Need in Each State?

Jooyeoun Suh, Ph.D., Jennifer Clark, Jeff Hayes, Ph.D.

September 2018

Access to Good Jobs Economic Security for Survivors Pay Equity & Discrimination STEM and Innovation Workforce Development & Job Training

[Webinar] Domestic Violence in Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs: Developing Effective Responses

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In The News

October 12, 2018

Bangor Daily News

A third of Mainers don’t make enough to cover monthly expenses, study finds

October 12, 2018

The Guardian

Women aren’t a monolith – and the white women supporting Kavanaugh prove it

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Research shows that single mothers with a college degree are much less likely to live in poverty.… https://t.co/ZmW9eaCYwV
1 out of every 3 working adults in Maine can't cover their basic economic needs (childcare, groceries, rent, etc) N… https://t.co/a3ZDfVsXGB
New Jersey ranks 21st in the nation for the share of working adults who are economically secure. See how NJ measure… https://t.co/FW3DiyvTzj
Well-paying jobs, strong safety net programs, and access to affordable financial services could help improve the ec… https://t.co/mxKpI4wZkY
Nevada ranks 27th in the nation for the share of working adults who are economically secure. See how NV measures up… https://t.co/WFQrzsMp2E