Reforming Baltimore’s Mayoral Elections
How can we increase electoral competition, raise participation, and improve political representation?
The Economic Impact of an Eviction Right to Counsel
A new report from Stout Risius Ross, LLC (Stout), funded by the Abell Foundation, finds an annual investment of $5.7 million in a right to counsel for Baltimore tenants facing eviction would yield $35.6 million in benefits to Baltimore City and the State of Maryland.
Baltimore’s Digital Divide: Gaps in Internet Connectivity and the Impact on Low-income City Residents
This Abell Report documents the depths of Baltimore’s digital divide, a systemic problem that is now urgent and acute as it creates barriers to remote learning, telehealth appointments, and applying for jobs and benefits.
Drilling Down in Baltimore’s Neighborhoods
This Abell Report mines data from 2000 to 2017 to better understand how the racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic composition of Baltimore’s neighborhoods have changed.
Microplastics: the Grand Reach of Our Tiny Plastics Problem
Microplastics pollution in Bay waters is an urgent issue that may affect the overall success of the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort.