As of June 2022, the U.S. labor force is roughly 3 to 3.5 million workers smaller than its pre-pandemic projection. Ahead of the release of this month’s jobs report, Lauren Bauer, Aidan Creeron, Wendy Edelberg, and Sara Estep identify both populations and policies that can boost labor force participation.
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would be a landmark piece of climate legislation for the United States, but the decision to pair new fossil fuel development with development of renewable energy has been criticized by some in the environmental movement. While the bill is not perfect, the climate benefits are substantial, Samantha Gross argues.
Western countries have unified against Russia’s Ukraine invasion, but the Global South’s response has been more muted. Focusing on South Africa, Elizabeth Sidiropoulos outlines how the country’s foreign policy principles and its approach to solidarity with other governments can explain its Ukraine stance.
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