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Madeline Brown

@madeline_ebrown

she/her/hers policy associate at the Urban Institute all views my own

Washington, DCJoined June 2014

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Madeline Brown

@madeline_ebrown

Jul 25

Poverty and racial inequities in wealth will persist unless we reframe our idea of the safety net to include both income and wealth.

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Urban Institute

@urbaninstitute

· Jul 25

.@madeline_ebrown, @SMMcKernan, & @TrinaShanks1: To truly meet "the goals of such programs to catch families as they fall into poverty, stabilize them, & help them achieve economic independence, the safety net should include both income & wealth supports." urbn.is/3b5Sm5U

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Madeline Brown

@madeline_ebrown

Jul 21

We are thrilled to hear from

and others!

we often get asked what baby bonds are, how they might close the racial wealth gap, and how they can fit in a budget with other wealth building policies and income supports. We are going to answer these questions and more, register here:

urban.org

Baby Bonds in Context: A Systems Approach to Closing the Racial Wealth Gap

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Ajjit Narayanan

@Ajjit10

Nov 18, 2021

🚨 Data Tool Alert 🚨 Today we released v2.0 of the Spatial Equity Data Tool, to quickly measure disparities in your city, county, state, AND national geographic data! apps-staging.urban.org/features/equit

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Urban Institute

@urbaninstitute

Nov 10, 2021

How can local leaders center racial equity & inclusion in economic recovery? 1. Address policies & programs with harmful impacts. (via

@madeline_ebrown

, Julia Payne)

urban.org

Three Ways Local Leaders Can Center Racial Equity and Inclusion in Economic Recovery

As policymakers make decisions to advance economic recovery, how can they dismantle long-standing inequities?

Madeline Brown

@madeline_ebrown

Nov 10, 2021

Local stakeholders asked us for guidance on centering racial equity & inclusion in recovery policymaking. My

@urbaninstitute

colleagues and I created this framework complete with examples from jurisdictions around the US to help:

urban.org

Policies and Programs for Inclusive and Equitable Recovery

The pandemic-induced recession disproportionately affected people of color because of historic and ongoing structural racism—the policies and practices that have caused deep racial disparities in...

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: "We are missing an enormous opportunity... We have $47 billion—$47 billion—in housing assistance. It is stunning to me that with these unprecedented resources we are going to have even one added eviction for the poor." (via

@GlennThrush

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nytimes.com

Biden calls on Congress to extend the federal eviction freeze for one month.

The moratorium on residential evictions is scheduled to expire on Saturday.

Madeline Brown

@madeline_ebrown

Apr 27, 2021

Demographic estimates from

@urbaninstitute

and

@TexasDemography

suggest Texas should have gained up to 6 seats today, instead of the 2 apportioned. This mismatch hurts Latinx representation most. For more on why, here's our piece from October:

urban.org

The 2020 Census Deadline Was Just Extended, but so Far, Texas Has Failed to Ensure Its Latinx...

Latinx communities in Texas are at risk of losing political representation and economic opportunity because of an unprecedentedly large undercount.

Madeline Brown

@madeline_ebrown

Apr 13, 2021

So much work went into this in a time when hours and energy were hard to come by--proud to be part of this effort and excited for the future. Congrats to

@BrookingsUnion

as well!

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Urban Institute Employees' Union

@UrbanInst_Union

· Apr 13, 2021

Good morning! We just informed our management that a supermajority of eligible @UrbanInstitute staff have formed the Urban Institute Employees Union, organized with the @NonprofitUnion. Read our press release here: npeu.org/news/2021/4/13

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Madeline Brown

@madeline_ebrown

Mar 17, 2021

If you got a stimulus check today and want to redistribute, what better way than by supporting orgs like

@AAAJ_Atlanta

who are protecting & advocating for #AAPI people in Atlanta & the US secure.donationpay.org/aajc/ #EndWhiteSupremacy #EndAsianHate

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Make a Gift in Support of Equality

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is commited to advancing the civil and human rights of Asian Americans.

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Urban Institute

@urbaninstitute

Oct 2, 2020

Based on the most current data from the

@uscensusbureau

@madeline_ebrown

@_Rob_Santos

find Latinx communities in Texas are at risk of losing political representation & economic opportunity because of an unprecedentedly large #2020Census undercount: urbn.is/2GAcmh6

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David Becker

@beckerdavidj

Feb 3, 2020

We’re seeing a recent uptick in activity spreading false info about widespread voter fraud. Again, the data on this is clear and conclusive - voter fraud is extremely rare, accounting for maybe dozens of votes out of hundreds of millions. twitter.com/BrandyZadrozny

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Madeline Brown

@madeline_ebrown

Jan 16, 2020

This fall we hosted community college officials at the

@urbaninstitute

to learn directly from the individuals training today's dynamic workforce. Here's how they are making sure their students get employed:

urban.org

Four Strategies Community Colleges Are Using to Connect Their Students to Employment

To connect more students to employment, college administrators need to act quickly and creatively.

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We Can Build A Better World

@BreeNewsome

Nov 4, 2018

*banging pots and pans* IF THERE WERE NO POWER IN VOTING, THEY WOULDN'T TRY SO HARD TO KEEP PEOPLE FROM VOTING. NO ONE OPTS OUT OF THE SYSTEM BY NOT VOTING. THE SYSTEM STILL PROFITS FROM YOUR LABOR & YOUR TAX DOLLARS EVEN WHEN YOU HAVE NO VOTE. THANKS FOR COMING TO MY TED TALK.

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Madeline Brown

@madeline_ebrown

Sep 11, 2018

A proud former student.

@EmoryUniversity

#gapolitics

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New York Times Opinion

@nytopinion

· Sep 8, 2018

George W. Bush, who lost the popular vote, carried Florida by 537 votes, won the Electoral College and became the 43rd president with a key assist by the Supreme Court. nyti.ms/2Me4YWd

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Know Your Rights Camp

@yourrightscamp

Jul 24, 2018

“He was wiping blood off of his knife.” #LetifahWilson talks about the moments leading up to and after her and her sister #NiaWilson were attacked by white supremacist/terrorist #JohnLeeCowell on BART Part 1/2 | video: #abc7news instagram.com/p/Bln-HCbh8-v/

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You! Yeah, YOU!

knows you're about to scroll past this without a #WNBAVote RT... ...she's not mad, just disappointed... Don't disappoint EDD ➡️ RETWEET!

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Amanda Delle Donne

@notfilcadnama

Jul 5, 2018

Alright guys! She is in second place so far! Time to step it up :):) #wnbavote

@De11eDonne

just a few more days to vote! Retweet pretty please!!

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Human Rights Campaign

@HRC

Jun 12, 2018

On June 12, 2016, 49 innocent lives were taken at #Pulse nightclub. Today,

@HRC

honors the victims and reaffirms our commitment to ending senseless acts of gun violence. #HonorThemWithAction

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Stop the Hate: 49 Celebrities Honor 49 Victims of Pulse Tragedy in...

For too long, a toxic combination of anti-LGBTQ hate and easy access to guns has put LGBTQ people at disproportionate risk of violence and murder. On June 12...

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Michael Skolnik

@MichaelSkolnik

May 25, 2018

SHE HAS A NAME: unarmed 20 year old, Claudia Patricia Gómez González, from Guatemala, was shot and killed by an ICE agent on Wednesday near Laredo, Texas.

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Madeline Brown

@madeline_ebrown

May 23, 2018

I am so excited to see

@staceyabrams

all over my newsfeed today.

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The New York Times

@nytimes

· May 23, 2018

Breaking News: History in Georgia: Stacey Abrams became the first black woman to be a major party's nominee for governor after winning her Democratic primary nyti.ms/2GHT1oO

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Madeline Brown

@madeline_ebrown

May 22, 2018

Dear Georgia, it is Election Day! Go vote and call the hotline if you have any issues!

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Election Protection

@866OURVOTE

· May 22, 2018

Have a plan to vote today? If you’re in Arkansas, Texas, Georgia or Kentucky, elections are today! Questions or concerns call our hotline! 866-OUR-VOTE

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Human Rights Campaign

@HRC

Apr 25, 2018

“It is through these acts of love in the face of hate that we will persist, thrive & succeed in showing the world we want to be ‘one’” — the moving statement by an openly gay D.C. dentist who gave a new smile to the survivor of a brutal anti-LGBTQ attack.

fox5dc.com

U Street assault victim gets new teeth, replaced for free by DC dentist

A DC man has a reason to smile again after a terrifying assault incident along U Street last week.

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The Root

@TheRoot

Mar 27, 2018

Baton Rouge cops will not face any charges in the shooting death of #AltonSterling; Attorney General says officers attempted 'lawful arrest' trib.al/cQn9zc7

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This warrior

is doing more for Flint kids than any politician has in four years. Help her get to this goal! I can't wait for my shirt. Don't Forget Flint on

@Bonfire

bonfire.com/dont-forget-fl

Madeline Brown

@madeline_ebrown

Mar 8, 2018

Proud to know this woman too! #InternationalWomensDay

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Fugee Assist

@FugeeAssist

· Mar 8, 2018

Founder of @tiwalecbo - @EllenChilemba #Shero #InternationalWomensDay #IDW2018 #SheInspires

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Thank you,

I am also 23. This one hit home.

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Lulu Ramadan

@luluramadan

· Feb 15, 2018

I envy reporters who only covered an out-of-the-blue mass shooting once upon a time. I'm 23, at a community paper & #Stoneman is my third.

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Madeline Brown

@madeline_ebrown

Feb 9, 2018

The ADA ensures basic equal access. In no uncertain terms, to threaten it is to condone discrimination. So with you

@cuquis_robledo

! #StopHR620

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Cuquis Robledo

@cuquis_robledo

· Feb 9, 2018

Because of the Americans with Disabilities Act, I was able to go to @DukeU because the ADA provided the disability office who modified the campus and dorm to accommodate my needs to live on campus and to thrive in. #HandsOffMyADA #StopHR620. @johnculberson

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Human Rights Campaign

@HRC

Jan 19, 2018

Congress must pass the #DreamActNow. For countless young #LGBTQ #Dreamers like Yuridia, the stakes are too high not to act. Text WITH DREAMERS to 30644 hrc.org/blog/hrc-relea

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Madeline Brown

@madeline_ebrown

Jan 16, 2018

Lean in and LISTEN--there is much to be done to honor Dr. King every day.

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Millennial Politics

@MillenPolitics

· Jan 15, 2018

Dr. King was 27 when he led the Montgomery Bus Boycotts and 34 when he delivered his, "I have A Dream Speech". Each of us can find a way to honor Dr. King's legacy, but a great place to start is by leaning in, voting, & participating in our democracy. millennialpolitics.co/millennials-ti

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We Can Build A Better World

@BreeNewsome

Jan 12, 2018

Still unclear how it's a revelation to folks that Trump is a racist when he called Mexican immigrants rapists as part of his presidential bid announcement

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river buddy butcher

@rivbutcher

Dec 13, 2017

Black people In ALABAMA Kept a racist, homophobic pedophile out of the senate Black people In ALABAMA. In Alabama.

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Will post about this until I stop seeing these headlines. #DearAlabama , Please, go vote. If you have any trouble, call 866-OUR-VOTE.

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Lawyers' Committee

866-OUR-VOTE

@LawyersComm

· Dec 12, 2017

ALABAMA: Reports are coming into our #866-OUR-VOTE hotline that some registered voters are labeled invalid on the Alabama state website b/c they haven’t responded to a particular mailer. We urge these voters to go to their polling site, vote, & call us with any continued issues

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We Can Build A Better World

@BreeNewsome

Nov 17, 2017

Black women voted 94% against sending a sexual predator to the White House. I don't need your lectures thanks and bye. WE ARE NOT THE ONES MAINTAINING THIS BULLSHIT

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FairVote

@fairvote

Nov 15, 2017

"Reforms such as ranked choice voting and redistricting plans like those proposed in the Fair Representation Act would help increase competitiveness in elections, and could be implemented for state legislatures, too."

fairvote.org

Predicting with Partisanship: VA and NJ 2017 Elections - FairVote

Virginia and New Jersey were among the states to hold elections for their state legislatures this past Election Day. The results from Virginia, in particular, have been called surprising, but of all...

Madeline Brown

@madeline_ebrown

Nov 8, 2017

Bob Marshall sponsored VA's constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage in 2005. In 2017, he proposed a bathroom bill. Tonight, he lost to the state's first openly trans public official. Congrats

@pwcdanica

, very proud!

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