Framework for Action
State executives have many options for adopting policies and programs to address gun violence in their state that do not require legislative action. Read more →
An Opportunity Agenda for Renters
The United States needs a two-pronged approach to housing policy that supports residential mobility to high opportunity areas and promotes reinvestment in economically impoverished neighborhoods.
The Path to 270 in 2016
This report examines the upcoming 2016 election through a comprehensive analysis and projection of demographic and electoral trends nationally and in 12 battleground states.
Early Childhood
Creating Effective Transitions
Issue Brief
As the need for program alignment between preschool and kindergarten becomes more of a priority, federal, state, and local policymakers can look to Head Start’s current transition partnerships as a guide.
Education
Investing in Educator Capacity
Report
The Race to the Top program largely benefited educators, increased state capacity, redefined the role of state educational agencies, and generated unprecedented collaboration across states and districts.
Labor and Work
Helping Firms by Helping Employees?
Report
This paper finds that adopting pro-employee work-life-balance practices—such as working from home, flexi-time, child care support, and job sharing—is associated with improved firm performance.
Immigration
How For-Profit Companies Are Driving Immigration Detention Policies
Issue Brief
Companies’ quest for greater profits is expanding the immigration custody system at the expense of the health, safety, and rights of immigrants.
LGBT
LGBT Inclusion in Sports
Issue Brief
Study results suggest that professional teams that endorse an LGBT-inclusive vision of diversity in sports are viewed favorably by the public and could gain support from LGBT fans.
Economy
Complete Streets: Orlando, Florida
Issue Brief
The Orlando metropolitan region’s Complete Streets initiative is a cost-effective way to improve mobility and safety for all system users—yet it remains unbuilt.
Energy and Environment
The Clean Energy Incentive Program: Improving Energy Efficiency Programs for Low-Income Communities
As the EPA finalizes the details of the Clean Energy Incentive Program, it should maximize its outreach of energy efficiency programs to low-income communities.
Energy and Environment
The Paris Climate Agreement
Issue Brief
On December 12, 2015, nations adopted a historic global agreement to address climate change.
Housing and Consumer Finance
Building Financial Security by Overcoming Identification Barriers
For unauthorized immigrants, identification can also be a tool for financial inclusion.
Foreign Policy and Security
Rethinking the Civilian Surge
Report
The United States sent thousands of government civilians to Provincial Reconstruction Teams across Afghanistan to bring security, development, and government to the Afghan people. Identifying what worked and what did not is critical to ensuring better outcomes for the next conflict.
Foreign Policy and Security
Re-Educating Turkey
Report
Following its dominant electoral victory on November 1, the AKP government is likely to continue it efforts to enhance the reach of religious education in Turkey. This process could have a profound long-term impact on Turkish identity and stability.
Higher Education
Hooked on Accreditation: A Historical Perspective
Issue Brief
After more than six decades and repeated attempts at reform, accreditors are still struggling to fulfill their gatekeeping role and protect our nation's students.
