What the Coronavirus Means for Airlines, Rethinking US Foreign Policy, and More

March 20, 2020

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“America needs a high-functioning aviation network to reach our economic potential. If we’re getting ready for a bailout, we should ensure it creates a more resilient and fair industry in the process,” write Adie Tomer and Joseph Kane.

Through the Trump presidency, a group of foreign policy experts—including former Obama officials, congressional staff, and sitting members of Congress—have been engaging in an intellectual exercise to reevaluate American foreign policy. Thomas Wright argues that if Joe Biden wins the White House in November, America may be in store for a quiet reformation of U.S. foreign policy.

Developmental psychologist Helen Shwe Hadani offers some helpful tips for supporting young children’s learning through interactive and fun activities while families shelter in place at home during the COVID-19 crisis.

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