Extending Enhanced Unemployment Insurance, Restoring Ethics in Washington, and More

February 25, 2021

Many enhanced unemployment insurance provisions that have been keeping millions of Americans afloat will begin to expire next month. Brookings experts explain the benefits—both economic and political—of extending this social safety net during the pandemic.

The system governing conduct in the executive branch desperately needs reform, particularly after the last four years. A group of ethics experts provide concrete recommendations to the Biden administration on how to strengthen ethics in Washington, and with it, the rule of law.

Uneven access to computers, computer skills, and reliable internet is making it particularly difficult for members of vulnerable and underserved communities to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine. Laura Moy and Yael Cannon discuss how to bridge this digital divide.

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