How We Rise

How We Rise is a project from the Race, Prosperity, and Inclusion initiative at Brookings that focuses on policy solutions to upend structural racism and create a more equitable society for all.

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A sign advertising an online gun store is seen off I-40 in New Mexico USA on June 13, 2022. Hundreds of stores sell guns from big chains to small independent shops. In addition, there are dozens of gun shows that take place across the nation almost every weekend.

Crime, Justice & Safety Medicaid funding to address gun violence appears promising for some states

Gabriel R. Sanchez

October 3, 2023

Courts & Law Reforming our prosecutorial system is no longer just a proposition—it is an urgent imperative

Howard Henderson, Kiana Henley, Tri Keah Henry

June 29, 2023

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs Bill 188, establishing the smell of green chile roasting as the state aroma, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Monte Vista Elementary. The elementary students came up with the idea for the bill.Grisham Signs Bill 188

Early Childhood Education New Mexico’s early childhood education amendment is a model for economic mobility other states should consider

Gabriel R. Sanchez, Carly Bennett

April 12, 2023

Dr. Larry Nassar, a former team USA Gymnastics doctor who pleaded guilty in November 2017 to sexual assault charges, listens to a victim during his sentencing hearing in Lansing, Michigan, U.S., January 16, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Higher Education Ineffective policies for gender-based violence in sports result in a lack of accountability

Angela J. Hattery, Earl Smith, Katelyn Foltz, Marissa Kiss

April 4, 2023

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