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Explore expert analysis on U.S. political institutions, policy issues, and contemporary governance challenges. From Congress, the presidency, and the courts to elections, public opinion, and the state of our democracy, we provide nonpartisan research and bold ideas to improve the democratic process and ensure that the government works for all Americans.

Zuni Native American plays drum in ceremony in Gallup, New Mexico Gallup, New Mexico, July 21, 2016 - Government Center Plaza

U.S. Government & Politics A federal grant freeze could disrupt over $24 billion to Native American communities and undermine US obligations to Tribes

Robert Maxim, Glencora Haskins

July 14, 2025

The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, where the U.S. suffered its most serious nuclear accident in 1979, is seen across the Susquehanna River in Middletown, Pennsylvania, in this night view taken March 15, 2011. U.S. regulators should press ahead with approving construction licenses for new nuclear power plants despite Japan's nuclear crisis, President Barack Obama's top energy official Energy Secretary Steven Chu said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Energy Markets & Governance The enduring dilemma of managing American high-level nuclear waste

Barry G. Rabe

July 11, 2025

Global Economy & Development Locally led development in a time of disruption

George Ingram, Anthony F. Pipa

July 10, 2025

A pride flag waves near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on March 31, 2023.

Social Equity & Inclusion Children’s online safety laws are failing LGBTQ+ youth

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Stephanie T. Williams Nonresident Senior Fellow - Foreign Policy, Center for Middle East Policy

Anika Singh Lemar Nonresident Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro

Sarah A. Binder Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Center for Effective Public Management (CEPM)

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