Plus, how small and midsized U.S. cities are driving inclusive growth, and the latest data on the war in Ukraine.
Freedom—Harris’ message to America “In their 2024 national convention, Democrats reclaimed the mantle of freedom. It’s about time,” say Elaine Kamarck and William Galston. They offer analysis of Vice President Kamala Harris’ patriotic acceptance speech and explain how the Democratic Party arrived at this moment. | More research and commentary Driving inclusive economic growth. Small and midsized cities can be underrecognized, but they are vital economic engines for the United States. Mayu Takeuchi, Hanna Love, and Xavier de Souza Briggs share how these cities are addressing racial equity challenges and advancing inclusive growth. Tracking developments in the Ukraine war. In our regularly updated Ukraine Index from Michael E. O’Hanlon, Constanze Stelzenmüller, and David Wessel, explore key data on the security situation, economic impact, and human toll of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. | About Brookings The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to conduct in-depth, nonpartisan research to improve policy and governance at local, national, and global levels. If you were forwarded this email, sign up for the Brookings Brief to stay updated on our latest work. | The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. | |