Kindness, compassion, and escape—themes from 2020

In a year marked by dramatic change, readers looked for stories to spark hope and provide much-needed diversion.

America's existing wealth gap alone can't explain staggering disparities due to COVID-19

Despite trillions being distributed in aid, the pandemic has disproportionately wreaked havoc on the financial health of households of color.

Has COVID-19 exposed America's happiness inequality?

Caitlin Fairchild

The pandemic has disrupted not only people's financial stability—but also their peace of mind. We begin an exploration on the connection between money and happiness.

Organizations gave billions to help with COVID-19—but only a small portion to the most vulnerable populations

Caitlin Fairchild

A report finds that only a small portion of recent philanthropy was directed to people of color, senior citizens, and other populations that were disproportionately affected by the virus.

These rising college seniors earned their dream internships on Capitol Hill—then COVID-19 hit

Brianna Stonick and Edgar Vazquez

The coronavirus pandemic has throttled future plans for students already challenged by disadvantaged backgrounds—that's why College to Congress is helping aspiring public servants and political leaders achieve their ambitious goals.