Individual lawsuits in privacy legislation, gender gaps in higher education, and working toward responsible competition with China.
| Working toward responsible competition with China “The current trajectory of U.S.-China relations and trendlines in the Indo-Pacific are concerning, and wise leadership on the part of Washington, Beijing, and the middle powers of the region will be essential to prevent a drift toward zero-sum conflict,” writes Patricia Kim. Read more |
| The male college crisis is not just in enrollment, but completion Male students now make up a smaller share of all enrolled postsecondary students in the United States than ever before, and at every level of education, men are graduating at lower rates than women. Richard Reeves and Ember Smith take a look at the recent trends and explain why they are cause for concern. Read more |
| Senate hearing opens the door to individual lawsuits in privacy legislation On September 29, the Senate Commerce Committee held a remarkable hearing in which industry representatives signaled support for a private right of action that both protects consumers and prevents nuisance lawsuits. Cameron Kerry argues that this hearing provides some objective basis for believing bipartisan passage of federal privacy legislation may still be possible in this Congress. Read more |
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