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States Fall Short of Promoting Economic Security

WOW’s Economic Security Scorecard grades states and state policies on how well they promote economic security for seniors and working families. Examining over 80 state policy choices, our research finds that most states fail to advance and improve job quality, adequate income, education and access to savings and public support. Learn more here.

WOW Launches The Economic Security Institute

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The Institute will support progressive research and advocacy agendas by promoting the discussion, definition, measurement and advocacy of economic security. Our collection of research and advocacy resources will support lawmakers, citizens, and advocates in their work. Explore the Institute here.

WOW in the News

Coverage of the Scorecard’s release in The Huffington PostThink Progress, Alabama Political Reporter, the Sun Sentinel, Dallas Morning News, MSN Money, ABQ Journal, and Des Moines Register.

Don’t Believe Women Still Earn Less than Men? Listen to WOW’s Dr. Mary Gatta on CBS Radio (4-9-13)

Increased Fares Put Elders’ Economic Security at RiskWOW’s partner in Massachusetts is using the Elder Index to advocate for lower transportation fares to help struggling seniors as described in The Boston Globe (2-08-13)

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