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Recent Editions

Advancing Equity Through Rigorous Research: Q&A with Michael D. Rich
Aug 30, 2021

RAND president and chief executive officer Michael D. Rich reflects on year one of the RAND Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy and the next steps for equity research at RAND.
How Do We Engage Black and Latinx Youth In Policy Issues? Q&A with Alice Huguet and Andrea Prado Tuma
Jul 28, 2021

RAND researchers Alice Huguet and Andrea Prado Tuma discuss their innovative work to bring media literacy lessons to Black and Latinx youth and to engage youth in policy discussions.
How Can We Move Beyond “Closing the Gaps” to Refocus on Inclusive and Equitable Solutions? Q&A with Rhianna Rogers
Jun 28, 2021

Rhianna Rogers, inaugural director of RAND’s Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy, shares her insights about the future of the center.
How Can Addressing Issues of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Benefit the National Security Community? Q&A with Jack Riley
May 19, 2021

In this issue of Forward we hear from Jack Riley, vice president, RAND National Security Research Division; director, RAND National Defense Research Institute; and executive sponsor of RAND's employee resource group for Black employees.
What Does It Mean to Thrive Rather Than Survive? Q&A with Cynthia Gonzalez
Apr 28, 2021

Cynthia Gonzalez, director of Pardee RAND Graduate School's Community-Partnered Policy and Action stream, talks about her passion and insights for the school and why it is time for a new approach to community well-being.
Research and Analysis Through an Equity Lens: Q&A with Jhacova Williams and Peter Nguyen
Mar 22, 2021

What does it mean to apply an equity lens to research and analysis? In this edition of Forward, RAND education policy researcher Peter Nguyen and economist Jhacova Williams offer their perspectives.
Ben Preston on Equity-Oriented Climate Policy
Feb 12, 2021

The RAND Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy develops solutions to build racial equity in systems and policies for the future. One such area is protecting our climate in ways that are equitable and equity-oriented. Ben Preston, director of RAND’s Community Health and Environmental Policy program, shares more.
Introducing Forward: the RAND Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy Newsletter
Dec 9, 2020

To solve the enduring problem of systemic racism, what will it take to adapt, redesign, and implement systems and policies to address the issue?

Reducing the Risk of Extremist Activity in the U.S. Military

Stronger Leadership Action in L.A. Sheriff's Department Is Needed to Curb Problematic Subgroups

Prescription Drug Prices, Unemployment Insurance, Anti-Asian Racism: RAND Weekly Recap

No Need to Read Between the Lines: How Clear Shifts in Nordic Strategies Create Opportunities for the United States to Enhance Arctic Security

From 9/11 to COVID-19: What Have We Learned About U.S. Preparedness?

The Policy Currents Podcast

Developing Strategies for Summer Learning

Improving Psychological Wellbeing and Work Outcomes in the UK

Helping Coastal Communities Plan for Climate Change

Getting to Know Military Caregivers and Their Needs

Forward Newsletter

Recent Editions

Advancing Equity Through Rigorous Research: Q&A with Michael D. Rich

How Do We Engage Black and Latinx Youth In Policy Issues? Q&A with Alice Huguet and Andrea Prado Tuma

How Can We Move Beyond “Closing the Gaps” to Refocus on Inclusive and Equitable Solutions? Q&A with Rhianna Rogers

How Can Addressing Issues of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Benefit the National Security Community? Q&A with Jack Riley

What Does It Mean to Thrive Rather Than Survive? Q&A with Cynthia Gonzalez

Research and Analysis Through an Equity Lens: Q&A with Jhacova Williams and Peter Nguyen

Ben Preston on Equity-Oriented Climate Policy

Introducing Forward: the RAND Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy Newsletter

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