War in Israel and Gaza, Getting Young People to Vote, and More

October 9, 2023

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Over the weekend, Hamas executed a stunning military surprise, breaching the Israeli border in multiple ways and attacking Israeli population centers. As bad as things have been in Gaza in the past two decades, the coming weeks could be even worse after Israel’s response to this traumatic attack, warns Natan Sachs.

For an explanation of the Hamas attack and Israel’s declaration of war, listen to this NPR interview with Sachs.

How do we prepare young Americans to participate in one of the most impactful civic duties in American life? Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg argues that preparing youth for elections and increasing turnout demands meaningful partnerships among educators, policymakers, practitioners, and community stakeholders.

Following the announcement of 21 winners for the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, U.S. regions began launching projects, hiring staff, and building systems to implement their economic development strategies. Joseph Parilla and Glencora Haskins identify roles that are central for implementing federal funds.

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