Women—particularly women of color—continue to make noteworthy gains at all levels of government, but bold policies and structural changes are still needed to reach gender parity in U.S. politics.
By Robin Bleiweis and Shilpa Phadke
COLUMN
Every day that President Trump remains in office, he remains an active threat to our democracy.
President Donald Trump is an active danger to our democracy every day he remains in office, and the Cabinet and Vice President Mike Pence should immediately invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him.
While the pandemic has illustrated the need for progressive policies more than ever, significant challenges still confront those who advocate for and hope to implement them.
By Matt Browne and Alexandra Schmitt
REPORT
To address the most acute challenges, policy experts must center solutions on difficult, chronic problems. In this resilient nation that draws strength from its diversity, we can and must tackle these problems together and move forward to a better future for all.
The generational makeup of the United States will change dramatically in the future and that is projected to have potentially profound effects of future elections.
By Rob Griffin, William H. Frey, and Ruy Teixeira
REPORT
In a new survey, Daniel A. Cox and John Halpin examine the prevalence of misinformation about COVID-19, public confidence in the media, and concerns about the administration of the 2020 election.
By Daniel A. Cox and John Halpin
Survey Center on American Life
The COVID-19 pandemic has compounded existing challenges for many parents in finding and affording high quality child care. Subsequently, voters strongly support increased governmental steps to help parents care for their kids and continue to work.
By John Halpin, Karl Agne, and Nisha Jain
REPORT
States must take immediate steps to prepare for conducting elections during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Danielle Root
COLUMN
Although expanding vote by mail is critical, in-person options must be preserved to prevent disenfranchisement.
By Danielle Root, Danyelle Solomon, Rebecca Cokley, Tori O’Neal, Jamal R. Watkins, and Dominik Whitehead
COLUMN
Elected officials must make it easier and safer to register and vote amid the pandemic.
By Danielle Root
COLUMN
Big reforms are necessary to protect public health, mitigate the risks of future outbreaks, and ensure the eventual recovery benefits most Americans.
By David Madland
COLUMN
In response to COVID-19, actions should be taken to protect elections and Americans’ right to vote.
By Danielle Root
COLUMN