Tim Nelson

Excited to share new work at #ASA2024 on Monday @ 4pm in the Qual Methods session in 513F. We draw on interviews with 99 READI Chicago participants as evidence of our hypothesis: trauma is a hidden problem of poverty in America. @KathrynEdin @m_sendhil @Tijone

At our lunchtime plenary, sociologists @KathrynEdin and @Tijone, authors of The Injustice of Place (which all #SummerSymposium attendees get a free e-copy of!) discuss their research and findings with NAHRO President @gguyfwha and SVP @hokiesean.

When it comes to poverty in America many think about the low-income communities in big cities, reports @DavidMartinDavi @TPRNews. But in fact, poverty has become entrenched in rural America. tpr.org/podcast/the-so…

@profshaefer on rural disadvantage in Texas tpr.org/podcast/the-so…

This is a level of going viral I haven’t experienced before 😂

In light of Louisiana’s recent decision to require that the 10 commandments be posted in every public classroom, I’m reminded of this astute observation from Kurt Vonnegut.

“All literature is contemporary to the reader who knows how to read.” — Nicolás Gómez Dávila

This project was the work of a wonderful team. Thanks to my co-authors @IanLundberg1, Rachel Brown-Weinstock, @ClampetSusan, Sarah Pachman, @Tijone, Vicki Yang, @KathrynEdin. Made possible with @FFCWS data!

Work of a terrific collaborative team! With Rachel Brown-Weinstock, @ClampetSusan, Sarah Pachman, @Tijone, Vicki Yang, @KathrynEdin, @msalganik. Made possible with @FFCWS data!

Exciting news! We’ve confirmed co-authors of The Injustice of Place, @KathrynEdin and @Tijone to speak at this year’s Summer Symposium. Register now and join us in Chicago for dynamic conversation about the past and future of #affordablehousing! nahro.org/summer

On a NEW EPISODE of the podcast, poverty researchers @KathrynEdin, @profshaefer, and @Tijone explain how centuries of resource extraction and racism have impoverished rural regions: commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/diagno…

ICYMI, we recently spoke with @profshaefer about his latest book. In it, he and his co-authors use a measure called the Index of Deep Disadvantage that takes into account income, health, and social mobility for a more nuanced profile of communities facing challenges. Listen ▼

Yesterday, my legislative assistant Raina participated in the "Injustice of Place Book Symposium" at @princeton with @KathrynEdin, @Tijone, and @ProfShaefer to discuss the unseen complexities of extreme poverty. NJ12 is blessed to have such talented & committed poverty fighters.

Join me along with @profshaefer, @Tijone, @DeatonAngus, @eduwonkette_jen, and more on 4/15 at @princeton for a Book Symposium on #TheInjusticeOfPlace! For more info: tinyurl.com/42tv44a8

Listen to @profshaefer discuss research in rural communities, valuing people's dignity & #TheInjusticeOfPlace on a recent episode of the Evidence In Action podcast with @swartell of @urbaninstitute !

Former Institute advisor @KathrynEdin @Princeton spent years chronicling what life is like for America's poorest families. Now she discusses her work on America's most deeply disadvantaged places and their distinctive economic and social structures: bit.ly/3PVriIg

You can see videos & catch up on conversations you might have missed w/Nick Jacobs on The Rural Voter, or @KathrynEdin & @Tijone on The Injustice of Place, at the website for my Reimagining Rural Policy initiative #porch" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">brookings.edu/collection/rei…

Strongly agree with ⁦@CitizenCohn⁩ —New Flint Anti-Poverty Program Should Be A Model For America | HuffPost Latest News. huffpost.com/entry/flint-ca…

Next week! Join us for a discussion of The Injustice of Place with @KathrynEdin @profshaefer and @Tijone uknow.uky.edu/uk-happenings/…