Sharp Population Declines in US Cities, Preferences for Remote Learning, and More

June 9, 2021

How sharp were the population declines in big cities during the pandemic? Are these declines part of a one-time shock or will they persist in the future? William Frey discusses these and other questions in his analysis of recently released Census Bureau data.

Despite progress on vaccines and rapidly diminishing case rates in the United States, stark differences by race and income persist in preference for remote versus in-person attendance. Anna Saavedra, Amie Rapaport, and Dan Silver explain what these preferences mean for the upcoming school year.

“What previously appeared to be a political suicide mission could now yield substantial benefits for those who lead it.” Kemal Derviş argues that the narrative shift around climate change—from a sacrifice for the good of the future to economic and technological opportunity—could make rapid progress more feasible.

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