"As the heart of our nation's economy, downtowns have the unique potential—and imperative—to act boldly and inclusively to rebuild stronger than before." New research from Tracy Hadden Loh and Hanna Love explores how city leaders can deliver an equitable recovery that connects downtown prosperity to more neighborhoods and more people.
Kenya's carbon emissions have increased over the last 10 years, but the capital city of Nairobi has a strong foundation to support electric vehicles (EVs). In a new Foresight Africa viewpoint, Humphrey Njogu shares strategies to increase the adoption of EVs and outlines the economic and social benefits of doing so.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act—which shields internet companies from liability for third-party content on their platforms—will likely be left intact by the U.S. Supreme Court. Mark MacCarthy explains how Congress can move forward with a new system that incentivizes companies to stop the spread of illegal speech and conduct.
In March 2021, the Biden administration passed the American Rescue Plan Act, a massive piece of legislation designed to help the nation bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more on America's recovery, read this report by Lavea Brachman and Glencora Haskins.
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