The Political Consequences of the Great Recession
Deep voter pessimism and a lack of an economic agenda from Democrats, not just structural obstacles, drove GOP gains in 2014. Read more →
Addressing the Gaps in Syria Policy in the Fight Against ISIS
U.S. military action in Syria must remain focused on degrading the terrorist threat while pushing for a political transition from the Assad regime.
Payback: A First Look at the Fossil-Fuel and Anti-Environment Agenda of the Next Congress
The new Congress will have its sights set on rolling back environmental protections; fast tracking exports of oil, coal, and gas; and stopping new protections for parks, monuments, and wilderness.
Race and Ethnicity
Why Young, Minority, and Low-Income Citizens Don’t Vote
When voters who are young, minorities, or low income are excluded from the national conversation, it is no wonder that they do not make it out to the polls on Election Day.
Economy
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-November 2014 Jobs Release
Charts
Despite an improving labor market, other indicators show that we are far from the healthy economy Americans need.
Race and Ethnicity
Key Facts to Know About Communities of Color in Arkansas Before the 2014 Midterm Elections
This fact sheet highlights the economic and electoral impact of communities of color as they become a growing share of the population in Arkansas.
Race and Ethnicity
Key Facts to Know About Communities of Color in Florida Before the 2014 Midterm Elections
This fact sheet highlights the economic and electoral impact of communities of color as they become a growing share of the population in Florida.
Race and Ethnicity
Key Facts to Know About Communities of Color in Kansas Before the 2014 Midterm Elections
This fact sheet highlights the economic and electoral impact of communities of color as they become a growing share of the population in Kansas.
Race and Ethnicity
Key Facts to Know About Communities of Color in Kentucky Before the 2014 Midterm Elections
This fact sheet highlights the economic and electoral impact of communities of color as they become a growing share of the population in Kentucky.
Economy
New GDP Numbers Show an Economy Chugging Along but Still Lagging
The third quarter’s GDP numbers show that the economy is returning to normal growth, but we may never make up what we lost.
Energy and Environment
Big Oil’s Not-So-Scary Halloween: Industry Leaders Treated to Another Quarter of High Profits
Perhaps the most frightening trick of all is Big Oil’s ability to hold onto its tax breaks.
Health Care
Reforms to Help Meet the Growing Demand for Long-Term Care Services
Issue Brief
Targeted reforms will help more Americans afford the long-term care they are likely to need in the coming decades.
Energy and Environment
Rising Waters, Rising Threat
Report
Policymakers need to invest in the resilience of our wastewater treatment infrastructure to ensure that decades of progress on public health, environmental quality, and economic development are not washed away.
Higher Education
Examining Gainful Employment in Career Education
The effectiveness and approach of for-profit colleges has been questioned, resulting in efforts to define the legal requirement that the programs lead to gainful employment.
Immigration
10 Facts You Need to Know About Latinos and Immigration in Colorado
The economic, social, and political power of Latinos in Colorado is significant and growing. Immigration reform is a critical issue to Latinos, and it will play a critical role in the state’s Senate and House races.
