Great read on building an equitable system for children. 'Glaringly, the US does not offer robust social insurance to children..our social contract must include the extension of the social insurance principle to children'. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

I'm looking forward to moderating an important discussion @ 9.30am today with an elite group of experts (Dr. Rashawn Ray Sasha Killewald Thomas M Shapiro ToniaWellons) on how to close the the pernicious racial wealth gap. brookings.edu/events/racial-…

'The welfare state of the future has to build the social structures that people need to thrive. This is one way government can build community.' David Brooks channels Hilary Cottam
nytimes.com/2019/05/27/opi…

'Suspending driver’s licenses for unpaid fees buries poor people in debt.' nytimes.com/2019/05/27/opi…

Looking forward to contributing to this important discussion tomorrow on how to enable all communities to fully participate in the new economy. brookings.edu/events/buildin…

'Low-Income College Students Are Being Taxed Like Trust-Fund Babies'. nytimes.com/2019/05/17/us/…

I can’t express how happy I am to reveal the book cover of KNOW YOUR PRICE, coming January 2020 Brookings Institution Press. This book reflects my love of community. We will be armed with information. Pre-order here: amazon.com/Know-Your-Pric… #KNOWYOURPRICE The Brookings Institution

How bleak are job prospects for young Americans? 17% of all 18 to 24 year-olds in the nation’s largest cities and counties are out of work:
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Racial and economic injustices continue to threaten progress towards to health equity in the nation's capital. washingtonpost.com/local/the-dist…

'Redefining poverty may cut many Americans from welfare'.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

While we're floating progressive policy ideas...politicians should stop viewing renting as the tenure of last resort, & create better pathways to economic opportunity, stability, & wealth-building for both owners and renters. My latest blogpost:
brookings.edu/2019/02/13/ren…

'There were nearly a million black farmers in 1920. Why have they disappeared?' theguardian.com/environment/20…

EU law to fix minimum rights for 'gig economy' workers bbc.in/2UEz7GV

Despite President Trump’s proclamation, America is not full, says demographer William Frey. In fact, much of Trump’s older, whiter base will be more dependent on immigrants and their children than ever before. brook.gs/2Ge2BTa

How will America's political divide play out in the 2020 presidential race? Listen to Camille Busette and @DarrWest share their thoughts:
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The U.S. spends around $500 billion a year on programs targeted to poor children, but almost 10 million remain in poverty.

How to cut that number in half: brook.gs/2CPoJRK

40 years of political turbulence has contributed to the mistrust and polarization Americans are experiencing today. Read @Darrwest’s ideas for repairing the country in “Divided Politics, Divided Nation”—out today. brook.gs/2HiR1HC

New from Bill Gale: Median wealth among Millennials in 2016 was lower than among similarly-aged cohorts in any year from 1989 to 2007. brook.gs/2HLXbjy

The admissions system into American elite colleges is profoundly broken. It is unfair, confusing, and disproportionately helps those who have the connections or the money to effectively buy or wrangle a place for their children. bbc.com/news/av/world-…

Today at 2pm ET, Camille Busette will lead an expert discussion on how to reform a crucial aspect of the #juvenilejustice system: youth criminal records.

Join us in D.C. or watch the livestream: brook.gs/2HhwST5