Given that the United States already spends about a quarter more on immigration enforcement and border control than on all other federal law enforcement activities combined, it's worth considering where the country could improve enforcement without breaking the bank. Read More »
The 2013 SOTU address will be remembered for its impassioned call for greater gun control just two months after Sandy Hook. But President Obama's second-term agenda can be characterized by its sheer breadth, reflecting the broad range of policy challenges facing the United States today. Read More »
With the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting still fresh in the American conscience, children's exposure to violence—whether at home, at school, or in the community—has become a widely shared concern. In addition to the potential for physical harm, exposure to violence also poses longer-term developmental and mental health risks for kids. Read More »
This RAND Review discusses books and other media targeted toward Arab children that encourage tolerance and critical thinking. Other stories address U.S. defense budget cuts, teacher effectiveness, the NSF's role in promoting research, and how RAND helps foster technological innovation in other countries. RAND Review »
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta removed a ban preventing women from serving in certain ground combat roles. RAND researchers analyzed service data to describe and quantify military occupations that have been closed to women, many of which may now open. Read More »
Growing health care spending fuels the federal deficit and jeopardizes the finances of American families. Strategies for constraining spending—without compromising quality—are: fostering efficient and accountable providers, empowering consumers, promoting population health, and facilitating high-value innovation. Read More »
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