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The Impact of Increased ICE Activity on the Child Care Workforce and Mothers’ Employment

The surge in ICE arrests erodes the child care workforce and pulls mothers of young children out of the labor market.
Better Life Lab Report

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An Analysis of DC Eviction Filings: June Through October 2025

Future of Land and Housing Brief
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Our Story

Find out more about our distinctive community of thinkers, writers, researchers, technologists, and community activists.

Jobs & Fellowships

Explore the jobs, fellowships, and internship opportunities at ¿ì»îapp¹ÙÍø.

Podcasts

¿ì»îapp¹ÙÍø's slate of podcasts focuses on telling stories about realizing America's promise of equity and opportunity.

We are dedicated to renewing
the promise of America

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Dec. 19th, 2025

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Jan. 15th, 2026

CTE 101

Join PAYA National Partner Advance CTE for a CTE 101 session designed for youth apprenticeship intermediaries and advocates new to youth app
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Jan. 15th, 2026

Wisdom of the Crowds

Explore how governments can successfully host and possibly institutionalize citizens assemblies through this panel followed by a reception.
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Recent Publications
Dec. 16th, 2025

Q&A with RAND Researchers about Findings from the American Pre-K Teacher Survey

The survey provides a better understanding of the perspective of public school pre-K teachers across the country.
By: 
Aaron Loewenberg
Education Policy Blog Post
Dec. 15th, 2025

Technology and Democracy 2025 Impact Report

A breakdown of how ¿ì»îapp¹ÙÍø's Technology and Democracy programs tackled issues related to AI, privacy, data and the future of the interne
By: 
Lilian Coral
Technology and Democracy Blog Post
Dec. 15th, 2025

The Impact and Reach of Better Life Lab in 2025

Despite a year marked by political uncertainty and ongoing challenges for working families, the Better Life Lab has made extraordinary strid
By: 
Haley Swenson
Better Life Lab Blog Post
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Dec. 15th, 2025

The Best TV Care Moments of 2025

From the struggles of parenthood to confronting a cancer diagnosis, Vicki Shabo and Lydia Storie count down the top TV care moments of 2025.
By: 
Vicki Shabo
 and 
Lydia Storie
Better Life Lab Article In The Thread
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