Assessing New Census Data, Bi den’s Russia Policy, and More

April 27, 2021

“As we digest these and later results of the 2020 census, it is apparent that the United States is becoming a more demographically stagnant nation.” Demographer William Frey assesses key findings from new census data associated with national, regional, and state populations, as well as the reapportionment of seats in the House of Representatives.

Joe Biden is the first president since the Cold War to begin his term not seeking closer relations with Russia—there will be no “reset.” Steven Pifer explains how the administration has sought areas of cooperation and how it has handled adversarial aspects of the relationship.

America’s student loan repayment system is complex, confusing to borrowers, and unprepared for the wave of payments after the COVID-19 pause. Sarah Sattelmeyer recommends three policy reforms to make things easier on vulnerable borrowers.

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