While some are viewing Chauvin’s conviction as an indictment on policing as a whole, this is clearly not the case. Rashawn Ray offers his reflections on the trial and policy solutions for reforming systems within law enforcement that obstruct accountability.
“If President Biden believes it is important to have a Cabinet that looks like America, shouldn’t we want a Congress that looks the same way?” Richard Reeves says there is a strong case for quotas to ensure more gender parity among our elected representatives.
Today on Earth Day, President Biden is kicking off his much-anticipated climate summit, bringing together 40 world leaders and marking America’s return to the global stage on climate change. Brookings climate experts share their thoughts and hopes for this convening, including what they expect to see come of it and what they believe should be prioritized.
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