Hidden Barriers to Open Venues: What Big Data Can Tell You about Access to Public Spaces
Just because parks are open to everyone doesn’t mean that residents can use them equally. But how do you determine who faces hidden barriers?
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Nobody Actually Knows What Russia Does Next
The West’s warnings about Vladimir Putin’s future plans are getting louder—but not any more convincing.
Can Higher Education Help Renew American Democracy?
A survey of the nation’s civic health reveals troubling trends, with historic lows in trust among individuals and key institutions such as government, media, and the courts.
America’s Crisis of Civic Virtue
The world is witnessing a loss of faith in both capitalism and democracy, which seemed nearly unimaginable just a generation ago.
Human Capital Spillovers and Health: Does Living Around College Graduates Lengthen Life?
Equally educated people are healthier if they live in more educated places.
Tackling Persistent, Boundary-Spanning Problems Through Collaborative Innovation: Lessons From the Clean Sweep Initiative in Buffalo, NY
To tackle persistent boundary-spanning problems with limited resources, some cities engage in collaborative innovation, combining expertise, effort, and creativity within and outside city hall to over
America's Many Chip Vulnerabilities
To head off the risk of catastrophic semiconductor supply disruptions that could bring its economy to a halt, the United States needs a coherent strategy that embraces all nodes of the industry.
Democrats Are Better for the US Economy
Even those who believe that Democrats, by and large, pursue better economic policies than Republicans have a hard time explaining why the US economy performs so significantly and consistently better u
The United States Has Less Leverage Over Israel Than You Think
A close look at the foundations of U.S. influence—and the lack of it.
The United States Has Less Leverage Over Israel Than You Think
A close look at the foundations of U.S. influence—and the lack of it.
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