Remedies for Housing Discrimination, How Congress Should Handle Impeachment, and More

October 15, 2019

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Proposals from Democratic presidential candidates Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, and Pete Buttigieg all make use of redlining maps to determine eligibility for housing assistance programs. Andre Perry and David Harshbarger explain why policies targeting these historically discriminated areas will likely fall short.

As the impeachment inquiry moves forward, Susan Hennessey, Molly Reynolds, and Margaret Taylor argue it is imperative for the House to eliminate as much noise surrounding the proceedings as possible and focus on the core, uncontested conduct at issue with President Trump.

American influence in the world has largely been shaped by the diplomatic underpinnings of U.S. foreign policy. Brookings President John R. Allen highlights the importance of the U.S. foreign service and State Department employees.

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