While counties that voted for Trump have seen an uptick in job creation, Mark Muro and Jacob Whiton break down why these gains probably won’t translate into a long-term reversal of fortunes.
The middle class is increasingly facing housing challenges, especially in urban areas with strong labor markets. Jenny Schuetz analyses the issue from the perspectives of affordability, inadequate space, commute times, and ownership.
Newly released census data show that voters in the 2018 midterms were younger, more racially diverse, and more educated than in previous elections. William Frey assesses these trends within battleground states and explores whether they might hold in the 2020 election.