U.S. States and Territories

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Why are states banning critical race theory?

Rashawn Ray and Alexandra Gibbons

July 2021

A general view of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on Monday, April 6, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. More than a million people world wide have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, and in the U.S. more than 300,000 people have tested positive as the Trump administration struggles to get a handle on the outbreak. (Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA)No Use UK. No Use Germany.

FixGov

When climate policy works: HFCs and the case of short-lived climate pollutants

Barry G. Rabe

Thursday, June 24, 2021

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde (not pictured) at the Harpa Concert Hall, on the sidelines of the Arctic Council Ministerial summit, in Reykjavik, Iceland, May 19, 2021. Saul Loeb/Pool via REUTERS

Order from Chaos

Want the Summit for Democracy to develop solutions? Include local governments

Patrick W. Quirk and Eguiar Lizundia

Friday, May 21, 2021

A marijuana leaf is displayed at Canna Pi medical marijuana dispensary in Seattle, Washington, November 27, 2012. Washington State's Initiative 502, that was approved by voters in the November 6, 2012 general election, legalizes marijuana in Washington State effective December 6, 2012. Marijuana remains illegal at the Federal level. Picture taken November 27, 2012. REUTERS/Anthony Bolante (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY DRUGS POLITICS HEALTH AGRICULTURE BUSINESS)

FixGov

State cannabis reform is putting social justice front and center

Sabina Morris, John Hudak, and Christine Stenglein

Friday, April 16, 2021

Reports

A general view of the new PS20 solar plant which was inaugurated last month at "Solucar" solar park in Sanlucar La Mayor, near Seville, October 7, 2009. The solar thermal power plant uses mirrors to concentrate the sun's rays onto towers where they produce steam to drive a turbine, producing electricity. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN ENERGY ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY) - GM1E5A71NB401

Climate Change

Renewables, land use, and local opposition in the United States

Samantha Gross

January 2020

Supporters react to election results during the watch party for Kentucky's Attorney General Andy Beshear, running for governor against Republican incumbent Matt Bevin, in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. November 5, 2019. REUTERS/Harrison McClary - RC2G5D95SWRE

Campaigns & Elections

This week’s election and last year’s midterms bear good news for Democrats in 2020

William H. Frey

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Technology & Innovation

Ideas for Pennsylvania Innovation: Examining efforts by competitor states and national leaders

Robert Maxim and Mark Muro

August 13, 2019

A voting official hands back an early voter his ID in Valdosta, Georgia, U.S., October 24, 2018. Photo taken October 24, 2018. REUTERS/Lawrence Bryant - RC1540DF0C50

Demographics & Population

2018 voter turnout rose dramatically for groups favoring Democrats, census confirms

William H. Frey

May 2, 2019

Workforce Development

Advancing opportunity in California’s Inland Empire

Chad Shearer, Isha Shah, and Marek Gootman

February 26, 2019

Blog Posts

A medical worker holds Pfizer coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination cards at a mobile vaccination drive for essential food processing workers at Rose & Shore, Inc., in Vernon, Los Angeles

FixGov

The challenge of measuring equity in COVID-19 vaccinations

William A. Galston

Friday, March 19, 2021

A detail view of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on September 18, 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. As Congress continues its deadlock and finger pointing over additional COVID-19 stimulus relief, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell vowed to push a vote for a Supreme Court Nominee after the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg earlier in the day. (Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA)No Use UK. No Use Germany.

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Earmarks are back, and Americans should be glad

John Hudak

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

A vial of the Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine is seen at Northwell Health's South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, New York, U.S., March 3, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

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Getting the COVID-19 vaccine: Progress, and equity questions for the next phase

Elaine Kamarck and William A. Galston

Thursday, March 4, 2021

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Experts

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Multimedia

FILE PHOTO: Members of a militia group, including Michael John Null and Willam Grant Null (R) who were charged October 8, 2020 for their involvement in a plot to kidnap the Michigan governor, attack the state capitol building and incite violence, stand near the doors to the chamber in the capitol building before the vote on the extension of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's emergency declaration/stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Lansing, Michigan, U.S. April 30, 2020. REUTERS/Seth Herald/File Photo

Podcast Episode

What does the plot against Gov. Whitmer tell us about right-wing domestic terrorism?

Vanda Felbab-Brown and Adrianna Pita

Friday, October 9, 2020

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden addresses supporters at his Super Tuesday night rally in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 3, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Podcast Episode

What drove Biden’s big wins on Super Tuesday?

John Hudak and Adrianna Pita

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

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Podcast Episode

Advancing opportunity in California’s Inland Empire

Rachel Barker, Marek Gootman, Chad Shearer, and Fred Dews

Friday, June 28, 2019

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Reports

US-China relations: The view from cities and states

Building India’s Future: International Cooperation on Infrastructure

Setting a new standard for success in education

Deputy Director - Center for Effective Public Management

Senior Fellow - Governance Studies

Founding Director - Center for Effective Public Management

Senior Fellow - Governance Studies

Ezra K. Zilkha Chair and Senior Fellow - Governance Studies