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Prof. Scot Allard recently sat down with Elizabeth Kneebone, Assistant Vice President of Community Development research at the SF Fed, to discuss a research collaboration they are undertaking to examine the changing nature of job access for low-income workers and communities across the United States.

This episode of Soundside features KUOW's Libby Denkmann and Prof. Scott Allard discussing mailed ballot rejections and vote-by-mail in Washington State, and highlighting several steps that can improve the voter experience. 

Learn more about Prof. Scott Allard's work with the Washington Elections Project and its research examining the vote-by-mail experience in Washington State, with particular attention to the experiences of voters of color - who are more likely to have their ballots rejected each election year due to issues with the envelope signature or envelopes being returned late. 

Prof. Scott Allard discusses his research on rising suburban poverty in light of findings that eviction rates and housing precarity are on the rise in suburban America.

The pandemic drew new attention to increasing rates of food insecurity and receipt of food assistance.  Prof. Scott Allard discusses the rising demands on food banks and food pantries.

Prof. Scott Allard recorded a podcast  with Brown University professors Susan Moffitt and Margaret Weir, which discussed his book, Places in Need.  It’s a great discussion about important topics relating to poverty in contemporary America.  

Discussing findings from his book, Places in Need, Prof. Scott Allard speaks about rising suburban poverty in the U.S., amidst persistently high rates of poverty in urban areas.  

This news feature debunks many myths and stereotypes about poverty in America, with attention to the changing geography of poverty in metropolitan areas.

In this podcast, Prof. Scott Allard discusses trends in the suburbanization of poverty in America.