Plus, protecting the right to vote in a time of climate crisis, and what to expect from the 2024 BRICS summit.
October 23, 2024 Editor’s note: White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is joining us today at 10:00 a.m. EDT to talk about America’s international economic agenda. Tune in here to watch online. |
| Harris and Trump are vying for middle-class voters. But who really is the middle class? The middle class is a highly sought-after demographic in electoral politics, but the definition of this group is not uniform. Even within the bounds of a single definition, its composition varies significantly based on geographic location and identity. In a new report, Andre M. Perry, Hannah Stephens, and Farah Khan examine the differences across race and place to shed light on the diversity and complexity of middle-class America outside of political rhetoric. |
More research and commentary Protecting the right to vote in a time of climate crisis. Hurricane Helene created a host of election administration problems that officials are working to resolve in North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia. Vanessa Williamson and Ellis Chen discuss the challenge and mitigation strategies. What can we expect from the 2024 BRICS summit? As BRICS member states and their outreach partners meet in Russia for their first summit since the group’s expansion, Brookings experts outline their expectations for the gathering, how different countries view the grouping, and its potential impact on the international order. |
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