For the first time in the country's history, there was a decade-long loss in the number of white Americans, new census data show. While the nation is slow-growing and aging, William Frey says it is becoming far more racially and ethnically diverse—especially among its younger population.
"Biden rightly sought to end America's longest war and made a decision to make this happen. But the consequences should have been foreseeable and now he must act quickly and decisively if he's to avoid the looming catastrophe unfolding before our eyes," urges Brookings President John R. Allen amid the rising violence in Afghanistan.
As Congress weighs additional investments to continue the COVID-19 economic recovery, they must consider the places that never fully recovered from the Great Recession. Robert Maxim and Mark Muro outline recommendations to support America's distressed communities, including providing federal grants to regional public universities.
On this week's episode, Marcela Escobari explains why it is so difficult for American workers to get ahead today and George Ingram discusses how better data transparency can drive progress on gender equality globally.
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