Historically, Black Americans’ quest for power has been seen as an attempt to gain equal protection under the law, but... more

In its first two months, the Trump administration has not only laid off thousands of federal workers and shuttered agencies,... more

Democracy Playbook 2025, published by the Anti-Corruption, Democracy, and Security project at Brookings, identifies seven pillars that are essential to... more

This week, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) ordered a freeze of funding across a broad array... more

As the Trump administration prepares to take power in Washington, Senior Fellow Tony Pipa, host of the Reimagine Rural podcast,... more

On December 8, Syrian rebels took control of Damascus, the nation’s capital. Deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, marking... more

As the U.S. heads into the final days of the 2024 elections, Kathryn Dunn Tenpas reviews the health of American... more

The economy is one of the quadrennial top issues for American voters, and related to economic performance are concerns about... more

The high cost of housing is a significant economic pressure for many Americans, even as inflation has eased. Homeowners and... more

The 79th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations opened this week in New York City. To address... more