The economy is growing. Many are doing well. So why is it so difficult to get government to invest in things that could make communities stronger? Why...
With political shifts in Washington, DC and the states, institutions and policies that deal with energy are likely to change. SSN scholars from across...
The Women’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor supports research and analyses to inform the development and implementation of state-level programs...
America’s women workers are vital contributors to the national economy – and to family budgets. But most struggle with inadequate pay, unpredictable...
The world's climate is warming quickly. Reformers recently tried, but failed, to persuade Congress to enact "cap and trade" to reduce carbon emissions...
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...