Devastation in Myanmar, More Equitable US Infrastructure Investments, and More

December 18, 2021

Equity isn’t built into the infrastructure bill. Here are ways to fix that.

The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a massive piece of legislation. Unfortunately, the act funds much of the same infrastructure that has divided and harmed U.S. communities in the past. Carlos Martín, Andre Perry, and Anthony Barr explain how policymakers at all levels of government can work to deliver more equitable infrastructure investments.

Don’t give up on Myanmar

Nearly a year after a military coup, Myanmar is wracked by violence, strife, and a public health crisis. Though the country is on the brink of state collapse, Nay Yan Oo urges the international community not to give up on Myanmar and provides three recommendations to alleviate the situation.

What might we expect from Native American voters in the upcoming 2022 election?

Though they are often left out of the national conversation, Native American voters were a consequential electoral sub-group in many key races in the last two election cycles. Gabriel Sanchez writes about the voting behavior of this group and what it may indicate about future engagement and mobilization.

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