Funny Shapes Aren’t the Problem with American Voting
Gerrymandering isn’t the real issue. Lee Drutman explains what is.
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Has the Turkish Government Said “Enough” to Violence against Women?
After the brutal death of a young woman a year ago, protesters throughout the country tried to make a change. Zeynep Karataş on whether they
Hey, Congress, No Time to Leave the Dance Floor
Congress and the White House are once again engaged in annual budgetary dance. Reid Cramer writes on one part of the proposal that should ma
If Feminism Is about Choice, Then This Election Is, Too
Elizabeth Weingarten writes on why voting for someone because she’s a woman isn’t too far from not voting for someone because she’s a woman.
Obama’s Final Budget: Another Push for High-Quality Early Education
On Tuesday, President Obama released his FY 2017 budget proposal, making his priorities for his final year in office known.
TANF and Teachers
Lara Burt argues that current policies are keeping single mothers down and out of school.
The Issue of Race in a Race in Houston
Alexa Ura explores a congressional race in Houston, Texas—and whether identity politics might soon play a part.
The Merit Aid Arms Race Heats Up at UW-Madison
The University of Wisconsin at Madison is planning to substantially boost its spending on non-need-based aid, known as "merit-based."
Another Student Loan Bombshell in Obama’s Latest Budget
Another year, another budget, another buried bombshell in it about the runaway costs of the income-based repayment program (IBR).
More Stable Funding Can Help Improve Quality in Child Care
Federal child care subsidies play a crucial role in the lives of low-income families, improving access to care so that parents can work.
OTI Releases Toolkit to Assess Impact of Digital Inclusion Efforts
Today, the Open Technology Institute at New America released OTI and EveryoneOn: Working Together to Evaluate the Impact of Broadband Inclus
3 Facts and 3 Challenges to Keep in Mind about Pre-K This Election Season
As the election season heats up, here are 3 facts and 3 challenges about pre-K that could help to avoid myths and misunderstandings.
California’s Existing Gaps in EL Education
Jerry Brown discussed the Local Control Funding Formula in his State of the State address last month.
Fighting Child Hunger in the Obama Administration’s Final Year
In his final year, President Obama has unveiled two new programs aimed at curbing child hunger.