Pittsburgh’s innovation economy, how China views its counternarcotics efforts, and Brandon Johnson’s victory in Chicago.
| What we learned from the Chicago mayoral results Early signs in Chicago’s mayoral race pointed to a narrow victory for Paul Vallas, the former head of the city’s public school system, over Brandon Johnson, an organizer for the Chicago Teachers Union. What tipped the scales in Johnson’s favor? William Galston discusses. Read more |
| China’s role in the fentanyl crisis In testimony before the House Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, Vanda Felbab-Brown details how China views its counternarcotics efforts, the links between Chinese criminal actors and Mexican cartels, and policy implications for the United States. Read more |
| Making Pittsburgh’s innovation economy more inclusive As Pittsburgh positions itself to be the next Silicon Valley, how can it avoid the inequities of other tech hubs? Tonantzin Carmona and Peter Rezk offer several ideas for local leaders to set the region apart by centering and prioritizing racial equity and inclusion. Read more |
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