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Brookings scholars provide groundbreaking research, data, and commentary on vital social and cultural issues, including racial equity, LGBTQ+ issues, gender equality, socioeconomic equality, and emerging social norms and trends. Their work helps officials, practitioners, and community leaders better understand the dynamics, shifts, and inequities affecting our society, and how to craft effective policy solutions.

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Higher Education Yes, college is worth it

Phillip Levine, Luke Pardue

June 5, 2024

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Reproductive Health Care Abortion in the US: What you need to know

Isabel V. Sawhill, Kai Smith

May 29, 2024

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Children & Families Key takeaways on reducing intergenerational poverty

Simon Hodson

May 8, 2024

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Children & Families The decisive decade: Understanding the trajectories of 14- to 24-year-olds

Richard V. Reeves, Ember Smith

April 26, 2024

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