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Save to My PortfolioWright Defends Sermons as Debate Over Race Continues

Hugh B. Price, April 28, 2008, Newshour with Jim Lehrer

Wright Defends Sermons as Debate Over Race ContinuesSenior Fellow Hugh Price appeared on the Newshour with Jim Lehrer to discuss the impact of recent statements by Rev. Jeremiah Wright on the U.S. presidential race. Price contends that Senator Obama must stick to his message and challenge the media to cover his words and agenda, not Rev. Wright’s. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioPlanning for Quality Schools: Meeting the Needs of District Families

David F. Garrison, Marni D. Allen, Margery Austin Turner, Jennifer Comey, Barika X. Williams, Elizabeth Guernsey, Mary Filardo, Nancy Huvendick and Ping Sung, April 24, 2008, The Brookings Institution

The District of Columbia is struggling to attract and retain families with children. Most newcomers are singles and childless couples. The total number of school-age children has declined slightly. Many of the city’s schools suffer from long-standing physical, management and academic problems. The availability of quality public schools, near affordable family-friendly housing, will help determine the city’s success. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioThe Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, April 07, 2008
Washington, DC

Reuters/Mike SegarOn April 7, Brookings hosted an event featuring Professor Rieder to discuss his new book, The Word of the Lord is Upon Me: The Righteous Performance of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Harvard East Asian Monographs, 2008).  The discussion was part of the “Governing Ideas” series, moderated by Brookings Senior Fellow William A. Galston. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioThe Search for the Next Soccer Mom: Trends to Watch in 2008

Ruy Teixeira and Karlyn Bowman, February 28, 2008, Wall Street Journal

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Save to My PortfolioRace, Immigration and America’s Changing Electorate

William H. Frey, February 28, 2008, The Brookings Institution

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Save to My PortfolioExamining the Presidential Nominating Process

E.J. Dionne, Jr. and David Brooks, January 21, 2008, NPR, All Things Considered

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Save to My PortfolioPreserving America's Compelling Interest in School Integration

Hugh B. Price, June 28, 2007, The Brookings Institution

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Save to My PortfolioThe Impact of Immigration on States and Localities

Audrey Singer, May 17, 2007, House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law

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Save to My PortfolioImmigrant Gateways: Faces of the Next Cities

Audrey Singer, May 04, 2007, Urban Libraries Council

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Save to My PortfolioRefugee Resettlement in Metropolitan America

Audrey Singer and Jill H. Wilson, April 21, 2007, Association of American Geographers

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Save to My PortfolioTwenty-first Century Gateways: Immigrant Incorporation in Suburban America

Audrey Singer, April 18, 2007, Association of American Geographers

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Save to My PortfolioA Pathway to the Middle Class: Migration and Demographic Change in Prince George's County

Alice M. Rivlin and Brooke DeRenzis, April 2007, The Brookings Institution

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Save to My PortfolioA Plan to Improve the Quality of Teaching in American Schools

Ron Haskins and Susanna Loeb, Spring 2007, Future of Children Policy Brief

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Save to My PortfolioDiversity Goals Help Kids in School -- and Later in Life

Hugh B. Price, February 16, 2007, The Press-Enterprise (California)

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Save to My PortfolioAmerica's New Demographics: Regions, Metros, Cities, Suburbs and Exurbs

William H. Frey, February 12, 2007, Knight Center for Specialized Journalism, University of Maryland College Park, MD

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Save to My PortfolioSuccess By Ten: Intervening Early, Often, and Effectively in the Education of Young Children

Isabel V. Sawhill and Jens Ludwig, February 2007, Hamilton Project Discussion Paper, The Brookings Institution

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Save to My PortfolioAmerica's Regional Demographics in the '00s Decade

William H. Frey, November 27, 2006, The Brookings Institute and the Research Institute for Housing America

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ExpertRon Haskins

A former White House and congressional advisor on welfare issues, Ron Haskins co-directs the Brookings Center on Children and Families. He is an expert on preschool, foster care and poverty.

ExpertAlice M. Rivlin

Alice Rivlin, the first director of the Congressional Budget Office, is an expert on urban issues as well as fiscal, monetary and social policy. She directs the Greater Washington Research project. 

ExpertIsabel V. Sawhill

A nationally known budget expert, Isabel Sawhill focuses on domestic poverty and federal fiscal policy. She is also co-director of the Center on Children and Families at Brookings.

Policy CenterEngelberg Center for Health Care Reform

The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.

ProgramMetropolitan Policy Program

Redefining the challenges facing metropolitan America and promoting innovative solutions to help communities grow in more inclusive, competitive and sustainable ways.

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Ambassador to Israel and assistant secretary of state for near east affairs during the Clinton Administration, Martin Indyk directs the Saban Center for Middle East Policy. He currently focuses on the Clinton administration’s diplomacy and the Arab-Israeli conflict.

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Suzanne Maloney studies Iran, the political economy of the Persian Gulf and Middle East energy policy. A former U.S. State Department policy advisor, she has also counseled private companies on Middle East issues.

Policy CenterSaban Center for Middle East Policy

The Saban Center conducts original research and develops innovative programs to promote a better understanding of the policy choices facing American decisionmakers in the Middle East.

Policy CenterJohn L. Thornton China Center

The John L. Thornton China Center develops analysis and policy recommendations to help address key long-term challenges, both in terms of U.S.-China relations and China's internal development.

ProgramGovernance Studies

Governance Studies explores political institutions of the United States and other democracies to assess how they govern, how their practices compare, and how citizens and public servants can advance sound governance.

ExpertLael Brainard

Lael Brainard is vice president and director of Global Economy and Development. She focuses on competitiveness, trade, international economics, U.S. foreign assistance and global poverty.

ProgramGlobal Economy and Development

Global Economy and Development advances research, dialogue, and innovative solutions to address the forces of globalization and the challenges of global poverty.

ExpertThomas Mann

A noted congressional scholar, Tom Mann writes and speaks widely on issues related to campaigns, elections and the effectiveness of Congress.