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What Parents of Young Kids Want: Insights from the 2026 National Parent Survey

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The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help

The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help

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Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate
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Power at the Polls: Confronting Barriers to Accessible Democracy

Power at the Polls: Confronting Barriers to Accessible Democracy

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Policy Advocacy for Nonprofit Leaders in Chicago

Policy Advocacy for Nonprofit Leaders in Chicago

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Innovations for Universal Child Care

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Innovations for Universal Child Care

Since the pandemic, private investment in child care has increased. What can we learn from these innovations?

Sep 30, 2022

Haley Swenson, Rebecca Gale, Ai Binh T. Ho

“We Need a Structural Change on How We View Women’s Time.”

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“We Need a Structural Change on How We View Women’s Time.”

Jul 25, 2022

The State of U.S. Mothers in 2022

The State of U.S. Mothers in 2022

May 3, 2022

Rebecca Gale, Haley Swenson

West Virginia Without Paid Leave

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West Virginia Without Paid Leave

Dec 16, 2021

What “Lucky” Looks Like: A Patchwork Childcare Arrangement

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What “Lucky” Looks Like: A Patchwork Childcare Arrangement

While many parents cobble together various resources to meet our childcare needs, such situations can’t possibly provide for all.

Feb 2, 2017