How Poverty in the United States Is Measured and Why It Matters
A major goal of the White House’s Build Back Better Act is to reduce poverty in America. But how do we define and measure poverty—and what are the consequences?
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Dying Young in the USA: Americans Under Age 25 Face Higher Death Rates Than Peers in Other Affluent Nations
By asoares
WASHINGTON, January 19, 2022—Americans ages 15 to 24 are twice as likely to die as their peers in France, Germany, Japan and other wealthy nations, while the infant mortality rate is up to three times higher in the United States.
Inspiring Youth to Tackle Social Issues Through Multimedia Campaigns
Imali Ngusale, alumna of PRB’s Youth Multimedia Fellowship, discusses how she is using her training to educate young people.
Which U.S. States Have the Oldest Populations?
While southern states are regarded as retirement magnets, eight of the 10 states with the highest percentages of older residents are not in the South. What’s driving these regional patterns?
PRB President and CEO Jeff Jordan Calls for Governments, Civil Society to Combat Disinformation During 17th Rafael M. Salas Memorial Lecture
By asoares
“If we’re to benefit from the full power of data, we must ensure there is equity and diversity in our collection and analysis of information.” – Jeff Jordan
Digital Divide in High-Speed Internet Access Leaves Rural Areas Behind
The bipartisan infrastructure package President Biden signed into law in November 2021 includes $65 billion for improving broadband or high-speed internet access, particularly in underserved areas.
U.S. Women, Work, and the COVID Pandemic: Myths and Realities
We examined labor force data and checked in with demographers and economists who follow gender and labor force trends to answer some common questions and bust common myths.
How Can We Measure U.S. Social and Economic Trends During the Pandemic?
PRB staff analyze a range of social, economic, and demographic data from the U.S.
SAFE ENGAGE Examines Program Impact
SAFE ENGAGE is pushing the envelope in applying new evaluation methods to test theories of policy change.
New Data Show Family Violence and Stress Related to COVID-19 Remain High, But Beginning to Ease for California Families
By asoares
Encinitas, Calif., October 7, 2021—High levels of stress and family violence among California’s children and their caregivers persisted during the COVID-19 pandemic.