Plus, a new initiative to improve democracy, U.S. disinformation, and empowering Africa’s women leaders.
| Atlanta’s water burst is a reminder of America’s mounting water bill Atlanta has been shaken by a string of water main bursts. Corroded pipes—some nearly a century old—failed, leading to water shutoffs, boil-water advisories, and frustrations for thousands of households and businesses. The city’s water dilemma is not an isolated incident; it demonstrates how America’s broader water infrastructure is aging and in desperate need of repair. Joseph W. Kane breaks down how water infrastructure is financed and outlines ways to accelerate improvements. |
Brookings launches a new initiative This week, we launched the Katzmann Initiative to Strengthen Intergovernmental Relations and Civic Education. This new initiative aims to enhance the health of U.S. democracy by improving relationships between the branches of government. Watch the launch event with former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and explore the Courts and Congress Index—an interactive dataset with information on judicial confirmations, court funding, and more. |
More research and commentary Africa’s transformative women leaders. Women leaders in Africa have made significant strides in recent years, but systemic barriers continue to impede women’s participation in traditionally male-dominated spaces. Maxime Houinato discusses how to overcome those barriers and work toward a more equitable Africa. The electoral college and disinformation. “False narratives could be completely ineffective with almost all U.S. voters but still decide the national election.” Elaine Kamarck and Darrell M. West break down how the Electoral College increases disinformation risks in America. |
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