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Flexible Savings: The New Path to Financial Security
Financial planning seems simple in theory, but it’s far more difficult in practice. How do we address those difficulties?
Minding the Discipline Gap in Education
The criminalization of youth and removal of masses from the classroom will contribute to an already monstrous achievement gap.
New America Report Explores the Failure of Federal Policy to Promote Flexible Savings
A report connecting failures in federal policy to the widespread lack of flexible savings and high levels of financial insecurity in America
The Cultural and Economic Benefits of Integrating Immigrants
Immigrants don't just make the United States wealthier, they make it much more interesting.
We Talk About Police Misconduct, But Poverty is Another Story
Recent events in Baltimore are forcing a discussion about poverty—but that discussion must bring about action.
What You Never Knew You Wanted to Learn About the Internet
A look into the Domain Naming System—and the role the United States plays in it.
Zarif Unfiltered
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on nuclear negotiations, Sen. Tom Cotton and the future in the Middle East.
Does Senator Alexander Want Less Burden or Better Information? He/We Can Have Both!
Senator Alexander holds a hearing on consumer choice and information today.
Leveling the Playing Field for Low-Income Students
Minnesotans Wrestle With “How to” Get the Most Out of Early Education
There's a heated debate going on in Minnesota right now around early education.
State Higher Education FInance Report: 2014
Immigrants, Pre-K, and Chicago Education Politics
Chicago's new grants program could help immigrants access pre-K programs—and Mayor Emanuel to salve some political wounds.
Poe-Lofgren Bill Against Backdoor Spying is Next Step for Comprehensive Surveillance Reform
Today, Representative Poe (R, TX-2), Representative Lofgren (D, CA-19), and Representative Massie (R, KY-4) introduced the End Warrantless S