The Happiness Gap Between Men and Women, Tackling Disinformation, and More

August 24, 2020

In wealthy places, women’s happiness is typically higher than men’s, even for women with less privileged jobs and lifestyles. But this does not hold true in countries with compromised gender rights. In a new essay for the 19A Brookings Gender Equality Series, Carol Graham discusses some of the important factors that contribute to women’s well-being and sheds light on the happiness gap between men and women.

Join us for a webinar today at 2 PM ET celebrating the centennial anniversary of the 19th amendment with Madeleine Albright, Tina Tchen, Susan Ware, and Brookings scholars.

“The most effective strategy to manage wicked problems is co-regulation, a multi-stakeholder approach that requires governments and platforms to increase collaboration among themselves, with each other, and with civil society in a joint effort to balance the benefits of a free and open internet with the need to protect citizens and democratic institutions,” writes Molly Montgomery.

With President Trump trailing in the polls, all eyes are on the Republican National Convention this week to see if he can turn the tide and have a fighting chance of winning in November. From articulating a coherent coronavirus strategy to appealing to suburban women voters, Elaine Kamarck and William Galston explain what the president needs to accomplish in this week’s convention.

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