Since the 1980s, many U.S. elections have seen a clear difference in the voting preferences of women and men. In general, women tend to vote more frequently for Democratic candidates and men for Republican candidates.
This year’s election puts the gender gap front and center for three reasons: one of the candidates could be the first woman president of the country; the abortion issue has especially high salience for women and could increase their already high turnout; and the race is incredibly close in swing states.
Elaine Kamarck assesses polling and turnout data to predict how the gender gap may play out in November.
Supporting young children and families. 23.6 million young U.S. children (0-5 years) are at risk of not meeting their developmental potential, draining the country of much-needed human capital. Sweta Shah and co-authors highlight six key areas of investment to bring America in line with other nations and make a significant difference in the lives of millions.
The fight against fentanyl trafficking. On a new episode of The Killing Drugs, Vanda Felbab-Brown talks with Fred Dews about the role of Mexican criminal groups in America’s opioid crisis, the increasing influence these organizations have on Mexican politics and institutions, and U.S.-Mexico anti-crime cooperation.
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