Long-Term Risks to US Workers, the Future of the DNC, and More

August 19, 2020

"As more families rely on more than one earner, the politics of time are becoming as important in some ways as the politics of money." In a new analysis, Richard Reeves and Katherine Guyot examine the issue of unpredictable work schedules and shed light on the problems they present for many Americans, including income fluctuations and lost safety net benefits.

The second night of the Democratic Convention brought together a mix of the party's old guard and new guard, with former President Bill Clinton representing its past and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez representing its possible future. But the current unity is more a truce than a final peace, William Galston argues.

"Germany's politics have not been so open in a long time. For its neighbors, this is unlikely to be reassuring." German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been head of state for 15 years and is not seeking a fifth term, causing uncertainty for the future of her party and country. Constanze Stelzenmüller explains the different parties vying for power as she steps down.

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