60% of Americans Live in Counties Biden Won, Countering Right-Wing Extremism, and More

January 23, 2021

Biden-won counties are home to 67 million more Americans than Trump-won counties

Calculated as a share of the national population, 60% of U.S. residents live in counties that voted for Joe Biden. William Frey explains the trends on urban vs. non-urban counties, growing demographic groups, younger and more diverse populations, and what these trends mean for future presidential elections.

Brookings scholars reflect on the inauguration of Joe Biden

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took their oaths of office in the midst of several intersecting crises—a deadly pandemic, millions out of work, deep political polarization, a deteriorating global climate, and a recent attack on the U.S. Capitol. Brookings scholars write about the transfer of power and President Biden’s remarks on January 20.

How to counter right-wing armed groups in the United States

Right-wing armed groups pose a bigger threat to U.S. democracy and rule of law than any organized crime group and have killed more Americans in recent years than foreign terrorists. Vanda Felbab-Brown says that the threat of such groups will persist long into the Biden administration and countering this threat must be a high priority.

Must-watch webinars

U.S. court reform. On Monday, January 25 at 1:00 PM EST, Eric H. Holder, Jr., former attorney general of the United States, will deliver keynote remarks for a webinar on America's court system. Scholars will also discuss calls for court reform, President Biden's commission to study and propose changes to the Supreme Court and federal judiciary, and more.

Africa's top priorities for 2021. Although COVID-19 was slow to arrive on Africa’s shores, the economic impacts of the disease were not. On Wednesday, January 27 at 9:00 AM EST, watch an expert panel break down most pressing issues facing the region this year and outline policies to address them.

Leadership for a more perfect union. Brookings and George Washington's Mount Vernon are hosting a one-day conference on Wednesday, January 27 at 3:00 PM EST featuring a distinguished panel of guests from both the public and private sector.

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