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As of Jan 1, the nation’s first baby boomers turned 80 years old. This group—numbering 79 million in its peak year—continues to impact all aspects of America’s social, cultural, and economic life, William H. Frey says. Read more of Frey's findings: https://brook.gs/4aO4WmN
For the Reimagine Rural season finale, Tony Pipa revisits leaders facing stalled development, devastating floods, and unexpected transitions. Their insights reveal the determination behind their vision for the future. Listen to the episode: https://brook.gs/3YuCkrq
This week, Brookings welcomed European Parliament President Roberta Metsola for a timely dialogue on responsible AI. From the EU AI Act to transatlantic policy, the conversation explored how innovation can uphold democracy and protect rights.
"By linking industry development to resilience, the EDA is recognizing that economic fragility often precedes disaster vulnerability—and that lasting recovery requires confronting both." Glencora Haskins & Joseph Parilla on the Disaster Supplemental Grant Program: www.brookings.edu/articles/how...
U.S. Census data show that those identifying as Hispanic, Asian American, and two-or-more-races are the only groups to register positive gains in their youth populations over the past three years. Read a new analysis by William Frey: www.brookings.edu/articles/gro...
A new analysis by Robert Maxim and Glencora Haskins finds that more than $24.5 billion would become temporarily or permanently inaccessible to Native American Tribes if a funding freeze on the scale of OMB’s order were to go into effect: www.brookings.edu/articles/a-f...
Homeowners insurance is becoming more costly and harder to procure for millions of Americans as the costs of climate-related events pose growing challenges to insurers and their customers. Explore this new interactive map based on U.S. Treasury data: www.brookings.edu/articles/hom...
Monthly work hours requirements for programs like SNAP and Medicaid are poorly matched to the volatile nature of employment in the service sector. Learn more in new research from @hamiltonproject.org: www.brookings.edu/articles/wor...
Notice how local roads in America often seem worse than state roads? New research by Adie Tomer and Ben Swedberg explores how to return a fairer share of tax revenue to the local owners of our national roadways: www.brookings.edu/articles/hig...
In a new poll taken a few days after the White House announced it was suspending aid to Ukraine, 59% of Americans say they sympathize more with Ukraine while 2% say they sympathize more with Russia. Read more here: www.brookings.edu/articles/tru...
America's industrial heartland will likely bear a disproportionate impact from China's retaliatory tariffs. See how they could affect jobs, industries, and supply chains across the U.S.: www.brookings.edu/articles/chi...
Out today: Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop’s new book on helping kids learn better, feel better, and live better. Get your copy of The Disengaged Teen now! www.brookings.edu/books/the-di...
President Biden joined us at Brookings yesterday to reflect on his administration’s economic strategy and talk about the future of the American economy. Check out a few snapshots of the event, and watch the full video here: www.brookings.edu/events/growi...
The president has now taken the stage and is talking about the economy. Be sure to tune in!
Starting now with remarks from Glenn Hutchins, our board co-chair.
Starting soon: President Biden joins Brookings to speak about his administration’s economic playbook and what lies ahead for the American economy. Tune in at 12 p.m. EST or follow along with us here on Bluesky! www.brookings.edu/events/growi...
President Biden will join us at Brookings tomorrow to reflect on his administration’s middle-out, bottom-up economic playbook and the future of the American economy. Tune in for his remarks at this link: www.brookings.edu/events/growi...