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Restoring Public Trust, COVID-19 and Thanksgiving, Vaccinating Teachers: RAND Weekly Recap
Nov 26, 2020

This weekly recap focuses on how the Biden-Harris administration can restore public trust, the risk of Thanksgiving becoming a super-spreader event, why teachers should be among the first to get a COVID19 vaccination, and more.
Women Are Leaving the Labor Force in Record Numbers
Nov 24, 2020

The economic downturn during the pandemic is affecting women workers measurably harder than men. There were 2.2 million fewer women in the labor force in October 2020 than there were last October. Investing in child care and expanding labor laws could keep women employed and buoy the entire economy.
Schools and COVID-19, Health Care Resources, Leaving Afghanistan: RAND Weekly Recap
Nov 20, 2020

This weekly recap focuses on allocating scarce but lifesaving resources during a pandemic, insights from America’s educators, the lopsided telework revolution, and more.
Community College Enrollment Is Way Down. That Could Be Bad for Economic Recovery
Nov 17, 2020

Enrollment at America's community colleges is down by nearly 10 percent compared with before the pandemic, leaving community colleges in a perilous financial position. Without intervention, these institutions may not weather the storm.
The Lopsided Telework Revolution
Nov 16, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a transition to telework, protecting the jobs and the health of those whose work can be performed remotely. Creative policies in a post-pandemic world are needed to help more broadly distribute the benefits of increased remote work.
'Internet of Bodies,' COVID-19 as a Preexisting Condition, Preventive Health Care: RAND Weekly Recap
Nov 6, 2020

This weekly recap focuses on the potential risks and benefits of the 'Internet of Bodies,' what might happen if the ACA is struck down and COVID-19 is considered a preexisting condition, a drop in the use of preventive care, and more.
Five Strategies to Address Employment Hurdles Faced by Young Syrian Women Refugees
Oct 30, 2020

Young Syrian women refugees face enormous challenges in finding meaningful work in host countries, with many relying on humanitarian aid to meet their basic needs. How can employment obstacles be addressed for young Syrian women refugees in a post–COVID-19 environment?
The Importance of Teaching Civic Responsibility in America
Oct 29, 2020

A survey of civics and social studies teachers asked what they teach, how they teach it, and what they think students need to know. Most said their students absolutely need to learn to be tolerant of different people and groups. And they want their students to see themselves as global citizens.
Sitting It Out? Or Pushed Out? Women Are Leaving the Labor Force in Record Numbers
Oct 23, 2020

Added to long-standing challenges such as securing child care and combating pay disparities, the economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic has hit women workers measurably harder than men. The consequences highlight just how much policy has failed to keep up with women's progress.
Truth Decay, Opioid Settlement Funds, Veterans Health Care: RAND Weekly Recap
Oct 23, 2020

This weekly recap focuses on fighting back against Truth Decay, how to spend opioid settlement funds, China's lack of friends, and more.
Russian Propaganda, Domestic Terrorism, America's Electric Grid: RAND Weekly Recap
Oct 16, 2020

This weekly recap focuses on how Americans react to Russian memes on Facebook, the possibility of domestic terrorism during election season, protecting the U.S. electric grid, and more.
College Students Need Mental Health Support
Oct 12, 2020

Rising mental health problems in the United States have long made health advocates and providers worried about the need for additional support for struggling college students. The pandemic has only exacerbated this concern.
Election Interference on Twitter, Insulin Prices, Remote Learning: RAND Weekly Recap
Oct 9, 2020

This weekly recap focuses on evidence of interference in the 2020 election on Twitter, U.S. insulin prices compared to those of other countries, how parents can help their kids' education stay on track during the pandemic, and more.
A $2.5 Trillion Question: What If Incomes Grew Like GDP Did?
Oct 6, 2020

Income inequality is an aspect of economics that resonates with many Americans: It feels like the rich are getting richer, while the rest are having a hard time just getting by. What would income distribution look like today if incomes grew apace with the economy?
Unemployment's History with Black Workers
Oct 5, 2020

There's a long-standing accusation leveled at the U.S. unemployment insurance system: that it's structurally racist, deliberately discriminatory from the outset, and remains so today. That claim has been met with doubt. But why doesn't unemployment insurance treat all workers and all earnings the same?

The Benefits and Costs of Decarbonizing Costa Rica's Economy

This School Year Could Be Another Casualty of the Pandemic

Restoring Public Trust, COVID-19 and Thanksgiving, Vaccinating Teachers: RAND Weekly Recap

Biden's Nomination for New National Intelligence Director Sets the Tone

Mobile Technology: A Tool for Alleviating Homelessness

The Policy Currents Podcast

Getting to Know Military Caregivers and Their Needs

Helping Coastal Communities Plan for Climate Change

Improving Psychological Wellbeing and Work Outcomes in the UK

Lightening Body Armor

From the RAND Blog

Restoring Public Trust, COVID-19 and Thanksgiving, Vaccinating Teachers: RAND Weekly Recap

Women Are Leaving the Labor Force in Record Numbers

Schools and COVID-19, Health Care Resources, Leaving Afghanistan: RAND Weekly Recap

Community College Enrollment Is Way Down. That Could Be Bad for Economic Recovery

The Lopsided Telework Revolution

'Internet of Bodies,' COVID-19 as a Preexisting Condition, Preventive Health Care: RAND Weekly Recap

Five Strategies to Address Employment Hurdles Faced by Young Syrian Women Refugees

The Importance of Teaching Civic Responsibility in America

Sitting It Out? Or Pushed Out? Women Are Leaving the Labor Force in Record Numbers

Truth Decay, Opioid Settlement Funds, Veterans Health Care: RAND Weekly Recap

Russian Propaganda, Domestic Terrorism, America's Electric Grid: RAND Weekly Recap

College Students Need Mental Health Support

Election Interference on Twitter, Insulin Prices, Remote Learning: RAND Weekly Recap

A $2.5 Trillion Question: What If Incomes Grew Like GDP Did?

Unemployment's History with Black Workers

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