4/20 Is More than a Holiday—It’s a Case for Direct Democracy
Maresa Strano and Mark Schmitt remind us that 4/20 isn’t just about cannabis, it shows that when lawmakers stall, voters can lead.
Did DOGE “Breach” Americans’ Data?
Sydney Saubestre on DOGE’s push for data access
State Approaches to Youth Apprenticeship: A Landscape Analysis
Join Lancy Downs and Dan Hinderliter on April 18 for a landscape analysis discussion on state approaches to youth apprenticeship.
Virtual
1PM – 2PM EDT
The Apprenticeship Renaissance: How Governors Are Reimagining Workforce Development
The emphasis on apprenticeship and complementary strategies in gubernatorial addresses signals a paradigm shift in career preparation.
A Q&A with Stefaan Verhulst, Co-Founder of The GovLab and The Data Tank
How can we build fairer data systems in the age of AI? Senior Fellow Akash Kapur sits down with Stefaan Verhulst to chat.
What Does It Take to Build High-Quality Youth Apprenticeships?
PAYA grantees reflect on the challenges and successes of their youth apprenticeship work.
Soren Spicknall
Data Engineering Lead, New Practice Lab
Episode 7: Felony Disenfranchisement
Over 4 million American adults cannot vote due to a felony record. How did these laws come to be?
Ken Opalo: Why Growth Must Be at the Center of Africa’s Future
In Episode #32 of the High Energy Planet podcast, Ken Opalo discusses why prioritizing economic growth is essential for Africa’s future.
America’s Winter of Political Discontent Could Spark a Democratic Spring
Lee Drutman outlines how this winter of discontent for U.S. politics could spring seeds of renewal.