Ahead of the first 2024 U.S. presidential debate, questions were swirling about Donald Trump’s coherence and restraint and about Joe Biden’s age and ability. To the distress of many Democrats, Trump did not appear nearly as “unhinged” as he has in his rallies and in some television interviews. Biden’s performance, however, played right into the most common critique of his candidacy which is that he is too old to be president.
William Galston and Elaine Kamarck discuss the policy issues and optics of the debate, and explain what it would take to get to an open Democratic convention.
How some local communities are addressing housing. Community land trusts are nonprofit community organizations that purchase homes to expand and preserve low- and moderate-cost housing, even in areas that are gentrifying. Andre M. Perry and Manann Donoghoe shed light on this innovative approach.
Navigating the energy transition in Africa. “With the world’s largest untapped renewable energy potential, youngest and fastest growing workforce, and 30% of the world’s critical minerals, Africa is uniquely positioned to lead on green global manufacturing and supply chains and remove carbon from the air,” writes Yemi Osinbajo.
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