Margot Hollick
@margothollick.bsky.social
Researcher on low-income tax policy (EITC, child credit) at the Urban Institute/Tax Policy Center.
Lover of legislative histories, reader, avid walker. Owned by two mini-dachshunds. Personal account. RTs!=endorsements etc.
Lover of legislative histories, reader, avid walker. Owned by two mini-dachshunds. Personal account. RTs!=endorsements etc.
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As someone who lost his mom in the last year, this "Call Your Mom" ad AT&T is running during NHL games is a nice little dagger out of nowhere.
But, damn, they're right. Call your mom. Call your dad too if you still can. Some of us can't.
But, damn, they're right. Call your mom. Call your dad too if you still can. Some of us can't.
May 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
As someone who lost his mom in the last year, this "Call Your Mom" ad AT&T is running during NHL games is a nice little dagger out of nowhere.
But, damn, they're right. Call your mom. Call your dad too if you still can. Some of us can't.
But, damn, they're right. Call your mom. Call your dad too if you still can. Some of us can't.
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Big news! We @urbaninstitute.bsky.social are thrilled to partner with the Bainum Family Foundation's WeVision EarlyEd initiative to help make the ideal real in early childhood by building evidence with families and early childhood professionals.
bainumfdn.org/transforming...
#EduSkyECEC #EduSky
bainumfdn.org/transforming...
#EduSkyECEC #EduSky
Transforming Child Care from Vision to Reality: Bainum Family Foundation Introduces WeVision EarlyEd Solutions Lab - Bainum Family Foundation
Innovative solutions lab sites in ten states and D.C. aim to demonstrate what’s possible when child care systems are designed by families and practitioners WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bainum Family Founda...
bainumfdn.org
March 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Big news! We @urbaninstitute.bsky.social are thrilled to partner with the Bainum Family Foundation's WeVision EarlyEd initiative to help make the ideal real in early childhood by building evidence with families and early childhood professionals.
bainumfdn.org/transforming...
#EduSkyECEC #EduSky
bainumfdn.org/transforming...
#EduSkyECEC #EduSky
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Last year, I wrote about the damage autocrats do to their nations’ economies & identified 7 kinds of business that were at highest risk during democratic erosion. 2 months into the second Trump Administration, we’ve already seen serious consequences for businesses in all 7 categories:
Democratic erosion causes economic decline. Here are the 7 kinds of business at highest risk.
Further democratic erosion in the United States would have serious economic consequences for the country’s economy and business sectors.
www.brookings.edu
March 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Last year, I wrote about the damage autocrats do to their nations’ economies & identified 7 kinds of business that were at highest risk during democratic erosion. 2 months into the second Trump Administration, we’ve already seen serious consequences for businesses in all 7 categories:
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We are excited to welcome @avivaaron-dine.bsky.social as the next director of The Hamilton Project.
Aviva has engaged with a broad portfolio of policy issues, most recently as acting assistant secretary for tax policy at Treasury, equipping her lead The Hamilton Project during this critical time.
Aviva has engaged with a broad portfolio of policy issues, most recently as acting assistant secretary for tax policy at Treasury, equipping her lead The Hamilton Project during this critical time.
March 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We are excited to welcome @avivaaron-dine.bsky.social as the next director of The Hamilton Project.
Aviva has engaged with a broad portfolio of policy issues, most recently as acting assistant secretary for tax policy at Treasury, equipping her lead The Hamilton Project during this critical time.
Aviva has engaged with a broad portfolio of policy issues, most recently as acting assistant secretary for tax policy at Treasury, equipping her lead The Hamilton Project during this critical time.
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I’ve been director of The Hamilton Project for 5 years - longest tenure by a factor of 2! - and so it is with immense pride and gratitude that I am stepping down.
Thank you to my incredible team & everyone I’ve worked with in this role. I’m thrilled to pass the baton to @avivaaron-dine.bsky.social.
Thank you to my incredible team & everyone I’ve worked with in this role. I’m thrilled to pass the baton to @avivaaron-dine.bsky.social.
March 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I’ve been director of The Hamilton Project for 5 years - longest tenure by a factor of 2! - and so it is with immense pride and gratitude that I am stepping down.
Thank you to my incredible team & everyone I’ve worked with in this role. I’m thrilled to pass the baton to @avivaaron-dine.bsky.social.
Thank you to my incredible team & everyone I’ve worked with in this role. I’m thrilled to pass the baton to @avivaaron-dine.bsky.social.
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We're looking forward to hearing from IRP Affiliate Bradley Hardy on Monday 3/17 when he visits @uwmadison.bsky.social!
March 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We're looking forward to hearing from IRP Affiliate Bradley Hardy on Monday 3/17 when he visits @uwmadison.bsky.social!
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Writing about Direct File is mostly looking up synonyms for "success"
March 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Writing about Direct File is mostly looking up synonyms for "success"
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Dear US colleagues,
In response to the Trump administration, my university @univ-amu.fr is setting up a new program dedicated to welcoming American scientists wishing to pursue their work in France.
There are several M$ in the budget.
www.univ-amu.fr/en/public/ac...
In response to the Trump administration, my university @univ-amu.fr is setting up a new program dedicated to welcoming American scientists wishing to pursue their work in France.
There are several M$ in the budget.
www.univ-amu.fr/en/public/ac...
Safe Place For Science: Aix Marseille Université ready to welcome American scientists | Aix Marseille Université
In a context where some scientists in the United States may feel threatened or hindered in their research, our university is announcing the launch of the Safe Place For Science program, dedicated to w...
www.univ-amu.fr
March 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Dear US colleagues,
In response to the Trump administration, my university @univ-amu.fr is setting up a new program dedicated to welcoming American scientists wishing to pursue their work in France.
There are several M$ in the budget.
www.univ-amu.fr/en/public/ac...
In response to the Trump administration, my university @univ-amu.fr is setting up a new program dedicated to welcoming American scientists wishing to pursue their work in France.
There are several M$ in the budget.
www.univ-amu.fr/en/public/ac...
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To every one of my neighbors back in Boston, know this: You belong here. This is your home. Boston es tu hogar. Boston se lakay ou. 這是你的家.
This is our city.
We are the safest major city in the nation because we are safe for everyone.
#Boston #Congress #CongressionalHearing #Immigration
This is our city.
We are the safest major city in the nation because we are safe for everyone.
#Boston #Congress #CongressionalHearing #Immigration
Mayor Michelle Wu's Opening Statement to the United States House Committee on Oversight
YouTube video by City of Boston
youtu.be
March 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
To every one of my neighbors back in Boston, know this: You belong here. This is your home. Boston es tu hogar. Boston se lakay ou. 這是你的家.
This is our city.
We are the safest major city in the nation because we are safe for everyone.
#Boston #Congress #CongressionalHearing #Immigration
This is our city.
We are the safest major city in the nation because we are safe for everyone.
#Boston #Congress #CongressionalHearing #Immigration
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It has taken a lot of work to get to this point. Soon CRS reports will be available from the official source in HTML.
February 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
It has taken a lot of work to get to this point. Soon CRS reports will be available from the official source in HTML.
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DOGE is trying to fire thousands of IRS workers in the middle of tax season. What does it mean for taxpayers?
A quick thread on enforcement and customer service.
A quick thread on enforcement and customer service.
February 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
DOGE is trying to fire thousands of IRS workers in the middle of tax season. What does it mean for taxpayers?
A quick thread on enforcement and customer service.
A quick thread on enforcement and customer service.
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A few further thoughts on DOGE accessing the IDRS database at the IRS: I led the Treasury Office of Tax Policy and have spoken to a number of former career and political appointees at Treasury and IRS. None can recall a political appointee ever having access to this database. 1/5
February 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
A few further thoughts on DOGE accessing the IDRS database at the IRS: I led the Treasury Office of Tax Policy and have spoken to a number of former career and political appointees at Treasury and IRS. None can recall a political appointee ever having access to this database. 1/5
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didn't identify any changes in the sequence data from the NV person that might impact antigenicity or susceptibility to antivirals. However, the virus will undergo further analysis & testing. Updated story:🎁Gift link: fortune.com/well/2025/02...
#BlueSky #MedSky 🧪 #IDSky #scisky #medtwitter
#BlueSky #MedSky 🧪 #IDSky #scisky #medtwitter
New bird flu variant found in Nevada dairy cows has experts sounding alarms: 'We have never been closer to a pandemic from this virus'
Dairy herds in Nevada have been infected by a version of the H5N1 bird flu not previously seen in cows, putting virologists on high alert.
fortune.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
didn't identify any changes in the sequence data from the NV person that might impact antigenicity or susceptibility to antivirals. However, the virus will undergo further analysis & testing. Updated story:🎁Gift link: fortune.com/well/2025/02...
#BlueSky #MedSky 🧪 #IDSky #scisky #medtwitter
#BlueSky #MedSky 🧪 #IDSky #scisky #medtwitter
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Important piece by the @taxlawcenter.org
laying out key questions around the potential for DOGE affiliates illegally accessing confidential taxpayer information.
medium.com/@taxlawcente...
laying out key questions around the potential for DOGE affiliates illegally accessing confidential taxpayer information.
medium.com/@taxlawcente...
February 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Important piece by the @taxlawcenter.org
laying out key questions around the potential for DOGE affiliates illegally accessing confidential taxpayer information.
medium.com/@taxlawcente...
laying out key questions around the potential for DOGE affiliates illegally accessing confidential taxpayer information.
medium.com/@taxlawcente...
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I spend a lot of time writing about many of the horrors of American history, but one consistent bright spot, something about which it is right to be proud, is that we've never had a king.
February 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I spend a lot of time writing about many of the horrors of American history, but one consistent bright spot, something about which it is right to be proud, is that we've never had a king.
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On changes to #NIH indirect rates, there is a law in place that prohibits NIH from making such changes without the approval of Congress. See Division D, Title II Section 224 of The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No: 118-47) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-24-110: Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY 2024
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY 2024 NOT-OD-24-110. NIH
grants.nih.gov
February 8, 2025 at 12:56 AM
On changes to #NIH indirect rates, there is a law in place that prohibits NIH from making such changes without the approval of Congress. See Division D, Title II Section 224 of The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No: 118-47) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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The outcome of this political moment depends a lot on Americans being able to escape or see past the billionaire-controlled prison of right-wing propaganda our devices have become www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Algorithmic Cage
The private companies in control of social-media networks possess an unprecedented ability to manipulate and control the populace.
www.theatlantic.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The outcome of this political moment depends a lot on Americans being able to escape or see past the billionaire-controlled prison of right-wing propaganda our devices have become www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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New @urbaninstitute.bsky.social research shows that federal programs being discussed for cuts spend a disproportionate share of their funds on children.
Cuts could massively increase childhood poverty, reduce access to healthcare, & worsen educational outcomes www.urban.org/urban-wire/h...
Cuts could massively increase childhood poverty, reduce access to healthcare, & worsen educational outcomes www.urban.org/urban-wire/h...
February 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
New @urbaninstitute.bsky.social research shows that federal programs being discussed for cuts spend a disproportionate share of their funds on children.
Cuts could massively increase childhood poverty, reduce access to healthcare, & worsen educational outcomes www.urban.org/urban-wire/h...
Cuts could massively increase childhood poverty, reduce access to healthcare, & worsen educational outcomes www.urban.org/urban-wire/h...
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@cbppsu.bsky.social shows how the 17 million children who will not receive the full CTC because their parents don't earn enough are distributed by state, race, and ethnicity. www.cbpp.org/blog/policym...
Policymakers Should Expand the Child Tax Credit for the 17 Million Children Currently Left Out of the Full Credit | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Congressional Republicans may soon release a budget resolution that will set the terms of the tax debate, and which is expected to extend the 2017 tax law, including its changes to the Child Tax...
www.cbpp.org
February 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
@cbppsu.bsky.social shows how the 17 million children who will not receive the full CTC because their parents don't earn enough are distributed by state, race, and ethnicity. www.cbpp.org/blog/policym...
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Some positive news (for me) in a time of just non-stop bad news: fordschool.umich.edu/news/2025/pi...
Pilkauskas inducted to the National Academy of Social Insurance
Natasha Pilkauskas, associate professor of public policy at the Ford School, is one of 64 experts who were inducted into the National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI) this year. Approved by the NASI...
fordschool.umich.edu
February 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Some positive news (for me) in a time of just non-stop bad news: fordschool.umich.edu/news/2025/pi...
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Elon Musk’s team of coders are creating a “backdoor” into the U.S. Treasury system, according to legal and I.T. professionals.
The Real Threat of Elon Musk’s Treasury Takeover Exposed
Musk’s team is rewriting code in the U.S. Treasury system.
newrepublic.com
February 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Elon Musk’s team of coders are creating a “backdoor” into the U.S. Treasury system, according to legal and I.T. professionals.
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The systematic attempt by the Trump admin to delete federal data right now is a disaster.
It is a small, but important, consolation that my colleagues @urbaninstitute.bsky.social have been working like mad to save as much data as we can from across agencies—we have to do what we can.
It is a small, but important, consolation that my colleagues @urbaninstitute.bsky.social have been working like mad to save as much data as we can from across agencies—we have to do what we can.
January 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The systematic attempt by the Trump admin to delete federal data right now is a disaster.
It is a small, but important, consolation that my colleagues @urbaninstitute.bsky.social have been working like mad to save as much data as we can from across agencies—we have to do what we can.
It is a small, but important, consolation that my colleagues @urbaninstitute.bsky.social have been working like mad to save as much data as we can from across agencies—we have to do what we can.
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What is this magic? www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4Gz... h/t @mcuban.bsky.social
Ren - Bitter Sweet Symphony (Live)
YouTube video by Ren
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
What is this magic? www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4Gz... h/t @mcuban.bsky.social
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This paper is a great example of solid evidence of systemic discrimination:
"Black taxpayers are audited at 2.9 to 4.7 times the rate of non-Black taxpayers."
This reflects a series of choices built into the IRS audit algorithm: focus on the EITC, and overclaiming of credits.
"Black taxpayers are audited at 2.9 to 4.7 times the rate of non-Black taxpayers."
This reflects a series of choices built into the IRS audit algorithm: focus on the EITC, and overclaiming of credits.
#QJE Feb 2025, #3, “Measuring and Mitigating Racial Disparities in Tax Audits,” by Elzayn, Smith, Hertz, Guage, Ramesh, Fisher, Ho, and Goldin (@jacobsgoldin.bsky.social): doi.org/10.1093/qje/...
Measuring and Mitigating Racial Disparities in Tax Audits*
Abstract. Tax authorities around the world rely on audits to detect underreported tax liabilities and to verify that taxpayers qualify for the benefits the
doi.org
January 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This paper is a great example of solid evidence of systemic discrimination:
"Black taxpayers are audited at 2.9 to 4.7 times the rate of non-Black taxpayers."
This reflects a series of choices built into the IRS audit algorithm: focus on the EITC, and overclaiming of credits.
"Black taxpayers are audited at 2.9 to 4.7 times the rate of non-Black taxpayers."
This reflects a series of choices built into the IRS audit algorithm: focus on the EITC, and overclaiming of credits.
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I would like to be added to the NYU listserv please.
“When we reply, we make it worse. And yes, I just made it worse. But I’m stopping now”
December 30, 2024 at 7:43 PM
I would like to be added to the NYU listserv please.