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New Measures Reveal the True Impact of America's Anti-Poverty Programs
Once again, GOP Budget Chairman Paul Ryan is calling for huge cutbacks in U.S. anti-poverty programs he denounces as unsuccessful. But research using...
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...
Meet the SSN Graduate Fellows for 2013-14
Regional groups in the Scholars Strategy Network choose a graduate student fellow each year. Our second class includes thirteen young women and men...
The Future of Social Security
Social Security is America's most beloved and effective social program, but Washington's budget cutters have it in their sights. Will they undercut it...
Immigration - Time for a New Approach
Following the 2012 elections, leaders in both parties are talking about reforming immigration. Walls and repression do not work. SSN scholars tell us...
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...
The High Stakes for Health Care in Election 2012
Should the United States expand health coverage and prod the system toward greater efficiency? Or should government retrench and unleash market forces...
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...