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Where policy, equity, and culture come together
Could the Iran War Accelerate the Energy Transition?
What’s In Your Wallet? If You’re a Parent, It Should Be a Library Card.
Looking Back at 9/11: Peter Bergen and David Sterman on 25 Years of the War on Terror
Beyond Nation-States: A New Reading List for Understanding Global Politics Today
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The SAVE Act Is the Wrong Way to ‘Nationalize’ Elections. There’s a Better One.
Four Ways to Protect Yourself from the Deepfakes Taking over the Internet
Is Trump Really a Fascist? Examining the Controversial Claim
The Cost of Beauty: Inside the Broken Promise of Cosmetology School
How Netflix’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ Might Change Our Thinking on Nuclear War
On-Screen Representation Means More Than Just Identity. It’s About Context.
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Digital Public Infrastructure in Ukraine: Harnessing Technology for the Public Good
In the midst of war, Ukraine’s digitalization is a model of resilience & accessibility and has become a hopeful example for DPI’s future.…
Money Behind the Movement: Bolstering Civil Rights
Like many social movements, the Civil Rights Movement required money to sustain the long fight for racial and economic justice in the U.S.
Reflections on 30 Years of the Family and Medical Leave Act
As the country celebrates the 30th anniversary of the FMLA, the need for a robust national paid leave program continues to grow.
Brazil’s Own “January 6”: The Growing Threat of the Far Right
Bolsonaro, Trump, and the rise of right-wing authoritarianism. What’s next in the fight for democracy?
Nearly 50 Years of Roe v. Wade: Resources for Understanding the State of Reproductive Justice Today
What’s next in a post-Roe America? With a collection of stories, we reflect on (almost) 50 years of the landmark Supreme Court decision.
Educating for Climate Action: A Look at Argentina and the U.S.
To address the climate crisis, schools & organizations are preparing younger generations for the sustainability challenges of the future.
The Roots of America’s Wealth Inequality in the Service Industry
Albert Samaha’s forthcoming Fellows project examines the root causes of wealth inequality through the experiences of service workers.
The Alt-Tech Landscape After the Capitol Riots
Two years after the attack on the Capitol, the events of January 6 continue to have a lasting effect on the alt-tech ecosystem.
Breaking the Homeownership Catch-22 for Communities of Color
Programs are addressing the rising gap in homeownership rates that has made it harder for communities of color to build generational wealth.
America’s Place in the World Order: The Effect of Sports Globalization
With its eye on soccer and the World Cup, the American sports industry is making a play for the globalized sports market.