According to @pewresearch data, 8 to 10 Republicans say they plan on voting in person, compared to just 4 in 10 Democrats. https://t.co/Ft8GWdQj9B
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 16, 2020
New report by @HarvardAsh / @BrookingsInst aims to propose universal civic duty voting as an indispensable and transformative step toward full electoral participation #UniversalVoting https://t.co/GrbTQIgaqh
— Harvard Kennedy School (@Kennedy_School) August 17, 2020
.@BillGalston and @EKamark offer their thoughts on where things stand between Joe Biden and Donald Trump following the conventions: https://t.co/7cpLgcERUW pic.twitter.com/BDotJH8mKE
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 28, 2020
One thing is clear following the conventions: the suburbs will be the central battleground in 2020, and both parties face challenges, write @EKamark and @BillGalston. https://t.co/7cpLgcERUW
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 28, 2020
“The dominance of Black Americans in military service – and therefore among those most likely to be put in harm’s way on behalf of the nation – is striking,” Sarah Nzau and @RichardvReeves write. https://t.co/LeY3ddjGHS
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 28, 2020
Even if state and local governments start to reopen their economies, people will still fear to participate if the coronavirus is not under control, say former Federal Reserve Chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen.#RNCConvention https://t.co/aCUWQ3pby5
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 28, 2020
Throughout the #RNCConvention, speakers have referenced Lincoln and talked about what he did in a time of great crisis.
156 years later during his own crisis, Trump is obstructing mail-in voting and has said that he may not support the election results.https://t.co/m9iKX0RghS
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 28, 2020
President Trump's failure to respond effectively to the COVID-19 crisis has major implications for law enforcement officials. #RNCConvention https://t.co/3Q7wER3Pyq
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 28, 2020
No social distancing in the #RNCConvention audience at the White House. This could be dangerous for the president himself. What happens if he contracts COVID-19? https://t.co/nMzSvFFEGR https://t.co/z55W0mkAID
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 28, 2020
The RNC makes clear that Trump is attempting to activate white voters by arguing that suburbs are under threat from crime and violence. How will this affect vulnerable Republicans, especially those like Susan Collins, who need Democratic votes to win? https://t.co/nAxHkEFxeS
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 28, 2020
With the financial status of the U.S. Postal Service now under the spotlight, Tyler Powell and @davidmwessel break down how it is set up, the financial challenges it faces, and how it is managing those challenges during a global pandemic. https://t.co/8KAGimh9dZ
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 27, 2020
“In policing, people often talk about bad apples. Well, bad apples come from rotten trees, and the rotten trees are law enforcement agencies imbued with structural racism,” writes @SociologistRay. #RNCConvention https://t.co/Zhql8DFXNH
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 27, 2020
Appeals to law and order not balanced with the recognition of deep racial injustice lack the resonance they enjoyed half a century ago. #RNCConvention https://t.co/kUB1FQqj7j
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 27, 2020
Part of the #RNCConvention this evening was dedicated to women voters. Will it be enough to help Trump in November? https://t.co/pG3DVEtshb
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 27, 2020
The Trump DOJ has argued that central pillars of the pre-existing condition protections – the ability to buy and renew a plan and not be charged more – should be eliminated. #RNCConvention https://t.co/ivrJsloIfE
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 27, 2020
In theory, school choice can help improve access to quality schools and the educational prospects for disadvantaged children. How does it work in practice? #RNCConvention https://t.co/Yg6bk1Smtw
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 27, 2020
“As a new generation takes up the cause of racial justice, there is inspiration to be found in the Republican National Convention… of 1872.” @v_williamson explains: https://t.co/4Y1F9ZWtHw
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 27, 2020
Ahead of night 3 of the #RNCConvention, @JohnJHudak reflects on First Lady Melania Trump’s speech last night and the role she could be playing in her husband’s reelection campaign. https://t.co/ionUQ6FfJU
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 26, 2020
The Hatch Act prohibits civil servants from using their title, office, or any sort of government resource while engaging in political activities, and the law imposes even tighter restrictions on those who work on national security matters. #RNC https://t.co/0JeVSXbC63
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 26, 2020
Women have increased their numbers in public office at all levels, but female representation within presidential advisory teams is still very low compared to men. @kdtenpas explores why for #19A. #RNC https://t.co/jiJsEzsVKd pic.twitter.com/OIIUtDbg4F
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 26, 2020
“Effectively, a president who aggressively attacks IGs is not one who wants to drain the swamp; he’s a president who wants the swamp monsters to thrive and grow,” argues @JohnJHudak. #RNC https://t.co/DFHyWJQZWf
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 26, 2020
“Because we currently live in a world of nation-states, nationalism is unavoidable for now. But we need leaders who can pioneer an international mindset and help to build a better future for all of humanity.” https://t.co/tn0FFmnkYG
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 25, 2020
As evidenced with the #RNCConvention2020 so far, the Republican Party is souring on seasoned politicians, electing more and more officials with no government experience. This will make the GOP a more disruptive and volatile party for years to come. https://t.co/9uFCF6ZAId
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 25, 2020
There have been several references to socialism in the #RNCConvention2020 so far. Here's a helpful primer on the topic from @EJDionne and @BillGalston. https://t.co/jgtUUKIleP
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 25, 2020
.@BillGalston and @clarajanehen explain eight facts about the state of public sentiment on the life-and-death issue of gun violence in America. #RNCConvention2020 https://t.co/g0dd8o7Sya
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 25, 2020
What should you know about the opioid crisis in America? @clinkeyoung and Abigail Durak explain for #Policy2020. #RNCConvention2020 https://t.co/fghM4Y2Dsz
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 25, 2020
Though the #RNCConvention2020 is trying to highlight President Trump's response to the coronavirus, only 43% of Americans approve of his handling of the pandemic. https://t.co/ITarR552ai
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 25, 2020
Defunding the police has come up a few times during the #RNCConvention2020. What does that really mean? @SociologistRay explains: https://t.co/WtPD50Gixs
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 25, 2020
Read the full piece here: https://t.co/8DVK1GnhhR
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 25, 2020
“USPS should not be viewed as a casualty of financial inefficiencies as much as it should be viewed as a constitutional public good—a public service—that is necessary for democracy and deserves adequate funding to fully operate for the American people.” https://t.co/MdmfvKC8NI
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 24, 2020
The only old-fashioned aspect of the RNC: The jockeying for 2024, @EJDionne writes https://t.co/6zoEDzOmIT
— Washington Post Opinions (@PostOpinions) August 27, 2020
Amid COVID-19, where will the money for sustainable development come from? The answers lie in an assessment of international financing instruments. https://t.co/3IS89X7UNk
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 23, 2020
“When Trump and Carson vow to protect a ‘shining example of the American Dream,’ they’re talking about single-family residential neighborhoods, a form of suburbs that have already proven adept at protecting themselves,” Elizabeth Kneebone writes. https://t.co/pvLMC1uKfK
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 21, 2020
“Throughout the week, given the choice between policy and character, Democrats focused on character and the contrast between Joe Biden as a person and Donald Trump as a person,” writes @EKamarck. https://t.co/2VXhRRWkuH
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 21, 2020
“The United States and China should end the blame game over the pandemic, collaborate to conquer it, and lay the groundwork for more effectively handling future outbreaks,” Jamie Horsley writes. https://t.co/99Fg1iL33F
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 21, 2020
“Creating a world where emergency financial assistance streams as quickly as Netflix is actually quite easy.” @Aarondklein explains how policymakers can make it happen. https://t.co/PAMhuVrOWD
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 20, 2020
"The two parties have in just 10 years gone from near-parity on prosperity and income measures to stark, fast-moving divergence," @MarkMuro1, a senior fellow at @BrookingsInst, told @edsall https://t.co/ZEMTcSfb08
— New York Times Opinion (@nytopinion) August 19, 2020
The DNC provided a powerful tribute to women last night, but advancing women requires actual policy, writes @v_williamson. https://t.co/sZj0mj1jlM pic.twitter.com/73bUyXAmjb
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 20, 2020
"Harris brings the excitement of a historic choice to the Biden ticket but in the long run Biden is betting that she can help him govern, as he helped Obama. What Biden knows is that the job of the president is too big for any one person," writes @EKamarck https://t.co/zQSV6OSmWq
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 20, 2020
“For working parents, the uncertainty surrounding child care and in-person instruction for school-aged children is unprecedented, with a cascading set of consequences on family life, education, and earnings,” writes @nicbateman1. #DemConvention https://t.co/HnPDdLwZlZ
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 20, 2020
If Democrats end up flipping the Senate in November, it will be in large part because of women voters in key states. #DemConvention https://t.co/naozt2Ric5
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 20, 2020
The issue of undocumented immigrants was front and center in 2016 and continues to be important for the 2020 election. Here's what you should know about these immigrants. #DemConvention https://t.co/9EbJy8zUWg
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 20, 2020
Day 3 of the #DemConvention is featuring a lot of young people. Can the new activism among millennials and Gen Z translate into the political support necessary to elect progressive and Democratic candidates in November? https://t.co/6IbFbAfOFp
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 20, 2020
The current political gridlock on climate change might not be as permanent as it now seems: many of the jurisdictions that have selected political leaders opposed to climate policy are the most exposed to the harms of climate change. #DemConvention https://t.co/fp6ll7bW10
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 20, 2020
Day 3 of the #DemConvention is going to feature some powerhouse women lawmakers, including the first Black and Asian American woman VP pick. Despite the lineup, there is a stark gender gap in politics at all levels in the country. #19A https://t.co/yb9vfrU7zn
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 20, 2020
In her #Policy2020 voter vital, @samanthaenergy compares the Trump administration’s record on environmental regulation to proposals laid out by Joe Biden. https://t.co/WjSTjSj0BS
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 20, 2020
Senator Kamala Harris will be speaking tonight at the #DemConvention. @CamilleBusette and @mhnickie discuss the historic nature of her pick and what it means for the Democratic Party. https://t.co/1Te2pCJnjV
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 19, 2020
.@johnjhudak clears up some of the procedural confusion around @aoc's remarks at the DNC last night. https://t.co/8xPKWHuMVe
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 19, 2020
“Not only do Americans work longer hours than those in other advanced nations, but the gap in longevity between those with higher and lower incomes has widened in the U.S.” @isawhill and Katherine Guyot write. https://t.co/sJ5cw9cjHj pic.twitter.com/ldJO6zqVXb
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 19, 2020
Beneath the urgent crises of the present, the United States is poised uneasily between its past and its future—and so is the Democratic Party. https://t.co/U3sDuNV8zh
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 19, 2020
The interaction of pre–COVID-19 economic and health disparities—including a higher rate of preexisting health conditions such as hypertension and lung disease—has contributed to higher COVID-19 mortality rates for Black Americans. https://t.co/QWTRO263Ia https://t.co/4eg1IKvZE3
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 19, 2020
“This quiet is heavy,” says Dr. Jill Biden during the #DemConvention, standing in an empty classroom. @KathyandRo1, @Miyogman, and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff discuss the challenge of reopening schools during COVID-19. https://t.co/zvquDcz8Pf
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 19, 2020
John Kerry just gave his remarks at the #DemConvention, focusing on America's role in the world. @thomaswright08 explains how Biden's foreign policy has changed and what it may look like if he wins in November: https://t.co/dkcv5CekjD
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 19, 2020
Auto-enrollment into health insurance coverage is an attractive policy that can drive the U.S. health care system towards universal coverage. @clinkeyoung and Sobin Lee explore how it could work. #DemConvention https://t.co/srXC2k46vS
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 19, 2020
The roll call of the #DemConvention is a good visual example of the increasing diversity of America. https://t.co/CjU0BH0bvA
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 19, 2020
The #DemConvention is highlighting the "chaos" in the White House. What is contributing to that chaos? Staff turnover.
Check out @kdtenpas's tracker of the high-level staff leaving the Trump administration: https://t.co/44HR9S5cDW
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 19, 2020
With the second night of the #DemConvention starting soon, get caught up with the first night's takeaways from @JohnJHudak: https://t.co/2ZGA89iEkF https://t.co/SY89KyQzLC
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 19, 2020
Should policymakers pay citizens for getting a COVID-19 vaccination? Robert Litan says it’s not too early to start thinking about it. https://t.co/QqCdAbWFLw pic.twitter.com/c3xG3r3wcG
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 18, 2020
.@darrwest and @drturnerlee take a look at how a Biden-Harris administration might tackle technology issues. https://t.co/2N9yy3LPAp
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 18, 2020
While Americans generally support the vital functions public servants perform at the local and state levels, deeply entrenched misconceptions about the U.S. federal government and its individual agencies shape more negative views. #Policy2020 https://t.co/w58P6bon1v
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 18, 2020
Democrats brought in Republicans to appeal to voters who may not want to vote for Trump in November. Did they succeed in convincing anyone? @johnjhudak assesses in his reaction to the first night of the #DemConvention. https://t.co/vB8BxDagFF
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 18, 2020
In 2016, nearly a quarter of all votes were cast by mailing, and the numbers will be even higher with the pandemic in 2020. @DarrWest explains how it works, the partisan politics around it now, and how popular it is with voters. #DemConvention https://t.co/jFKU4Xap99
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 18, 2020
From doctors to delivery drivers to grocery and gig workers, the pandemic’s essential workers have been voicing their desire for hazard pay. @MollyKinder discusses how to make it happen. #DemConvention https://t.co/QMnrivwImy
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 18, 2020
“The COVID-19 pandemic has been like the flash of an X-ray, exposing the deep fractures in U.S. society.” @TiffNFord, @econsarahreber, and @RichardvReeves discuss the racial disparities in COVID-19 deaths. #DemConvention https://t.co/ssmvnX4hNj
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 18, 2020
Any presidential plan to address racial justice and inequality should include legislative & federal agency components, as well as the appointment of a non-partisan Federal Equity Commission, writes @CamilleBusette for #HowWeRise. https://t.co/VpDLOoxpKN
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 18, 2020
Leaders in Israel and the UAE read the polls and know that the odds are that Joe Biden is likely to win the White House in November. @ShibleyTelhami explains how that might have swayed their recent diplomatic moves. https://t.co/uWvqSTTVJh
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 17, 2020
“It is too early to suggest definitive insights, but the early indications suggest that a Biden-Harris ticket will mix traditional Democratic values with a tougher stance on technology firms.” https://t.co/2N9yy3LPAp
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 17, 2020
The Democratic National Convention begins tomorrow. @EKamarck and @BillGalston explain what Democrats need to accomplish at this year’s unconventional gathering. https://t.co/vGWLukpL4D
— BrookingsInst (@BrookingsInst) August 16, 2020
I have a new essay for @TheAtlantic on the future of the Republican Party’s foreign policy after Trump https://t.co/5RrcYo0CEg
— Tom Wright (@thomaswright08) August 28, 2020
The digital divide impacts both red and blue counties alike in every state. Closing it must be a priority for policymakers – especially as school starts to resume. Interesting analysis by @John_C_Austin for @BrookingsInst: https://t.co/kv6I4xmWG9
— Brad Smith (@BradSmi) August 21, 2020
My thoughts with a colleague: Counterterrorism in a time of COVID https://t.co/u2zVDpLsDu via @BrookingsInst
— Dan Byman (@dbyman) August 20, 2020
.@V_Williamson with a powerful reminder about women, politics, & policy, as the #DemConvention nominates the first woman of color to a major party ticket. "Elevating women to positions of power is no panacea…Feminism require policy content." https://t.co/HEBbpcqC6k
— John Hudak (@JohnJHudak) August 20, 2020
There are two kinds of mail balloting systems: universal vote by mail and absentee balloting. In 2016, nearly one-quarter of U.S. votes were cast by mail. https://t.co/60vQI1hKUp #policy2020 @BrookingsInst @BrookingsGov
— Darrell West (@darrwest) August 17, 2020
Joe Biden didn't talk about the middle class in his DNC address: but he did for us @BrookingsInst, here are the main themes (& clips) https://t.co/xpjCw3LcMs
— Richard V. Reeves (@RichardvReeves) August 24, 2020
Unpredictable work hours and volatile incomes are long-term risks for American workers. My latest: https://t.co/tCvTTseoJ1 via @BrookingsInst
— Richard V. Reeves (@RichardvReeves) August 18, 2020
Prioritizing voting over protesting is the not-so-subtle way we devalue marginalized groups. By framing voting as the be all, end all form of engagement, we minimize protesting’s power to change policy. https://t.co/xuB1dIbSN2 #MarchOnWashington2020 #JacobBlake @NBA
— Andre M. Perry (@andreperryedu) August 28, 2020
Coronavirus economic relief cannot neglect Black-owned business https://t.co/uXOh0ooYrn via @BrookingsInst #DemConvention
— Andre M. Perry (@andreperryedu) August 20, 2020
Education needs more ambitious women. https://t.co/3rO9b6Cexc #DemConvention
— Andre M. Perry (@andreperryedu) August 19, 2020
We should uplift America’s Black businesses https://t.co/sn9vC81Jwl via @BrookingsInst #DemConvention
— Andre M. Perry (@andreperryedu) August 18, 2020
Mapping racial inequity amid COVID-19 underscores policy discriminations against Black Americans https://t.co/R40drUzd0M via @BrookingsInst #DemocraticConvention #DemConvention
— Andre M. Perry (@andreperryedu) August 18, 2020
No matter who wins the 2020 election, formulating a strategy to deal with China will be an essential foreign policy responsibility. @ryanl_hass explains why in his #Policy2020 voter vital: https://t.co/Ylif3aDTJi
— Brookings FP (@BrookingsFP) August 25, 2020
With Kellyanne Conway leaving the Trump administration, the level of turnover among White House senior staff has reached a staggering 91%. https://t.co/IyJQ8UR7eD pic.twitter.com/CZTPsdYVN3
— Brookings Governance (@BrookingsGov) August 24, 2020
The US Postal Service has shot to the forefront of the 2020 election. How can Congress and states protect USPS? What would disruptions in mail service mean to voters? On 8/26, experts will discuss during a Brookings webcast. https://t.co/U60hWsZU5k
— Brookings Governance (@BrookingsGov) August 22, 2020
Want to get the run-down on the most important issues for the 2020 election? Check out Brookings's #Policy2020 project for all you need to know ahead of the #DNC: https://t.co/9JmWZeb18Q
— Brookings Governance (@BrookingsGov) August 17, 2020
Missed yesterday's webcast on school reopening and #coronavirus? Full video is available to watch, with expert analysis of in-person vs. virtual learning, how to ensure public safety, and more.
cc: @RbnLake @DrMikeHansen @BeachSupe @ProfKJRobinson https://t.co/zICYYmOxTj
— Brookings Brown Center (@BrookingsEd) August 18, 2020
What’s behind the stalemate in Congress over the next economic relief package? Listen to @bindersab’s explanation: https://t.co/I4iZMrqfGE
— Brookings Podcasts (@policypodcasts) August 19, 2020