Plus recommended books, TV shows, and movies from Brookings experts and staff.
Editor's note: The Brookings Institution campus in Washington, D.C. will be closed through at least April 24. For more information, read our full guidance here. As Brookings experts continue to assess the global impacts of COVID-19, read the latest analysis and policy recommendations at our coronavirus page or stay up to date with our coronavirus newsletter. | Careful or careless? Perspectives on the CARES Act Yesterday, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the largest aid package in U.S. history. Grace Enda, William Gale, and Claire Haldeman outline key takeaways from the legislation and discuss what comes next. Read more Additionally, experts from the Economic Studies program linked up on a conference call to analyze what's in the measure. Listen to their conversation on the Brookings Cafeteria podcast. |
Voting in a time of national emergency With Election Day eight months away, what can be done to protect the voting rights of U.S. citizens, along with the health and safety of poll workers? Tom Wheeler says now is the time for policymakers to begin preparing for COVID-19's impact on the November 2020 election. Read more | What to read and watch while you're home An estimated 20% of the global population is on lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On the positive side, time at home is giving many people an opportunity to catch up on books, TV shows, and movies. Here are some recommendations: What to read. Travel far outside your window with these suggested reads from experts and staff in our Foreign Policy and Global Economy and Development programs. What to watch. From Chernobyl to Casablanca, these movies, documentaries, and TV shows will enhance your understanding of the world and of U.S. history. | 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. | |