In a new report, Darrell West outlines key steps necessary to strengthen research and development (R&D) in the United States and recommends devoting more R&D money to the public good and tying spending to national inclusion and equity goals.
Elaine Kamarck and Norman Eisen identify 345 candidates who will be on the ballot in November who expressed election denial beliefs—false claims that the presidential election in 2020 was flawed. The authors examine the types of candidates who expressed these views and discuss how they could impact policy moving forward.
Last week, President Biden announced pardons for all individuals convicted of simple cannabis possession under federal law. John Hudak details this historic move and writes that it "could mark the first significant step in dismantling the disastrous and racist War on Drugs."
The social media platform liability shield known as Section 230 is heading to the Supreme Court. John Villasenor explains the policy and what's at stake for speech online.
