Lessons from Germany’s family leave policies for the US care economy
The United States has an aging population that is expected to grow around 14% in the next five…
Policy concerns in an era of low fertility
“Momfluencers” and other social media phenomena that encourage parents to compare their children to other parents’ children are…
Early warning signs for the DC region’s economy amid federal downsizing
Key takeaways: Since January 2025, the DMV region has shed federal jobs at a faster rate than the…
What’s at stake at UNGA 2025?
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opened this month under the theme “Better together:…
Why humans matter most in the age of AI: Jacob Taylor on collaboration, vibe teaming, and the rise of collective intelligence
Artificial intelligence dominates today’s headlines: trillion-dollar productivity forecasts, copyright lawsuits piling up in court, regulators scrambling to tame…
Low-income workers experience the most earnings and work hours instability
To assess the compensation of workers, it matters not only how much money they earn, but also the…
Democracy and policy: Reimagining a global democratic future
At this pivotal moment in history, democracies face unprecedented challenges with global strains of democratic backsliding and a…
Tracking Trump’s actions on tariffs, the environment, immigration, and more
The Trump administration is pursuing an active agenda on tariffs, regulatory rollbacks, and executive actions, often moving on…
What history tells us about the 2026 midterm elections
Since reentering the White House in January, President Trump has enjoyed the support of narrow but unified Republican…
What harsh immigration policies mean for students, families, and schools
The Supreme Court affirmed in Plyler v. Doe (1982) that children have a right to public education regardless…
What do American immigrants think of the Trump administration’s policies?
Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown amid mass deportation raids, immigration protests, and a slew of judicial rulings on the birthright…
What to make of the Trump administration’s AI Action Plan
Last week, the Trump administration revealed its AI Action Plan. President Donald Trump first directed high-level officials to…