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Researcher

Alex is part of CRL’s research team based in the Durham office. Alex’s professional background includes advocating for people experiencing pretrial incarceration. Alex is passionate about using qualitative social science methods to inform change and address inequalities. Their past research projects include building a dataset on police-involved shootings and conducting nationwide interviews on differences in racial attitudes among computer science students. They graduated with a B.A. in sociology from Pacific University and earned a M.A. in sociology from Duke University. Outside of work, Alex enjoys walking their dog, writing poetry, and cooking.

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Escape from the Debt Trap: Relief for Minnesotans After State Ends Payday Lending

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Escape from the Debt Trap: Relief for Minnesotans After State Ends Payday Lending

Minnesotans had been charged a 220% APR on the typical storefront payday loan, but this predatory form of credit ended in 2024 when a strong interest rate cap went into effect.
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Thursday, January 22, 2026

New Report: Minnesota’s Cap on Interest Rates Brings Financial Relief to Families

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