Mail voting fraud: Data points to low risk and high benefits for voters
*Note that this methodology includes some sections and footnotes from the above piece for clarity and readability. As…
Donald Trump’s digital mercantilism | Brookings
President Donald Trump appears to be trying to recreate 17th-century mercantilism for the 21st-century digital economy. Back in August, responding…
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…
Early warning signs for the DC region’s economy amid federal downsizing
Key takeaways:Â Since January 2025, the DMV region has shed federal jobs at a faster rate than the…
Surprisingly, Democrats—not Republicans—will be calling for a shutdown this year
Each year, Congress must reach agreement, in some form, on 12 separate bills that provide the funding for…
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…
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…
Assessing privacy risks in the White House’s private health tracking system
On July 30, the White House announced a public-private partnership to build a digital health ecosystem that weaves…
Climate change is an urgent but often overlooked education policy issue
The United States is facing a dual crisis in declining educational outcomes and escalating climate impacts. Student achievement…
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…
How different states are approaching AI
It is no surprise that nations are embracing and legislating artificial intelligence. At last count, 54 countries’ governments,…
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…