How American adults spend their time, the fallout from U.S. airstrikes in Iraq, and population trends to watch for before the 2020 census.
| The slowest population growth in US history Demographer William Frey outlines the last decade’s population patterns, writing that the United States experienced unprecedented growth stagnation, decline in its under-18 youth population, and growth in some states but concerning population loss in others. Read more |
| Recent US airstrikes in Iraq and the fallout Following U.S. airstrikes in Iraq, thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, with some forcing their way into the embassy compound and setting some of the outbuildings on fire. Brookings scholars experts analyze what the recent events mean for U.S.-Iraq relations, Iran’s influence, and more. Read more |
| The time use of prime-age adults What does a typical day in the life of a prime-age U.S. adult look like? In a new analysis, The Hamilton Project’s Lauren Bauer and Emily Moss break down how adults ages 25 to 54 spend their time on caregiving, leisure, work, and more. Read more |
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