This sixth guide of the Urban Institute’s 'Do No Harm' project explores the concept of crafting equitable data narratives. What does equity mean? Who does equity include? What methods do we use to ensure equity in data work? How do we present the data in a way that show the humanity they represent?

We live in a time of rising economic polarization. Low and high-wage jobs are growing, while those in the middle are declining or “hollowing out,” not just in the United States, but across the globe. Employment used to be a reliable path to economic stability and mobility for a wide range of workers, but that...

This paper argues policy and practice rooted in evidence can lead to better use of taxpayer dollars and better outcomes. It describes four principles of evidence-based policymaking that policymakers, agency heads and other public leaders can use to improve results in the public sector. These principles can serve as a foundation for a common policymaking...