Trump’s 2020 election chances, how Congress can improve COVID-19 relief, and a new Brookings blog focused on upending systemic racism.
| America: Individual effort is not going to help us address racism Today, the Race, Prosperity, and Inclusion Initiative at Brookings launches How We Rise, a new policy blog focused on solutions to upend structural racism and create a more equitable society for all. In an opening post, Camille Busette argues that creating a just and equitable chance for Black Americans requires a robust package of measures from Congress that tackle racism in all its manifestations. Read more For more, watch the webinar launch event at 2 PM EDT, featuring discussions on anti-racist policy approaches to jobs, education, housing, health, policing, and other arenas that would help promote the well-being and success of communities of color. |
| Job approval and Trump's re-election prospects What do President Trump's job approval ratings reveal about his chances of re-election in the fall? William Galston breaks down recent polling data, assesses the political impact of the president's COVID-19 response, and explains how the Trump campaign may approach its showdown with Joe Biden. Read more |
| To target aid to US families in need, we must strengthen TANF The U.S. government sent out $93.7 billion in unemployment insurance benefits in May, but more can be done to provide relief for families in need. Jana Parsons discusses the potential of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and calls for funding and policy improvements to bolster it. Read more |
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