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SSN’s 500th Member Focuses on the Roots of U.S. Urban Unrest
What do the continuing protests in Ferguson, Missouri have in common with the 1960s uprisings in many U.S. cities? Howard looks to history to explore...
SSN Forum on Support for America's Working Women
America’s women workers are vital contributors to the national economy – and to family budgets. But most struggle with inadequate pay, unpredictable...
The Future of American Jobs
Better jobs and more productive workers are the key to a brighter future for the U.S. economy. In a series of compelling briefs, reports, and media...
On Its Jobs Report Card for 2013, the U.S. Economy Gets a Gentleman's "C"
In 2013, the topline U.S. unemployment rate went down. But most new jobs pay low wages and openings are not keeping up with population growth. Labor...
SSN Forum on White-Collar Government
Does it matter that elites dominate Congress and other U.S. legislatures? Nicholas Carnes says yes, and five SSNers discuss his new book. Tom Mann...
Can Citizen Campaigns and Voluntary Standards Make Business Socially Responsible?
As public regulations are weakened, voluntary groups are attempting to police business. But their campaigns are dependent on media coverage and easily...
The Challenging Future of the U.S. Labor Movement
Despite soaring profits, American workers claim a shrinking share of the national economic pie. Union decline is a major cause – and if worker...
Will Privileged Americans Pay to Invest in Our Future?
With D.C. debating fiscal fixes, taxes are front and center. As SSN scholars explain, U.S. taxes are low by international standards and the privileged...
Choosing America's Future - An Election that Matters
With Democrats and Republicans pointing in opposite directions, the choices U.S. voters make on November 6, 2012 will help set the nation's course at...
Building an Economy for All
America can build a growing, innovative economy with opportunities for all. In a new report, Jacob Hacker and Nate Loewentheil explain how growth...