Manville on Shifting Dynamics of City Life and Work
The pandemic accelerated an existing trend of people moving outward to suburbs and away from expensive city centers, resulting in changing commuting patterns.
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Taylor on Political Economy of Transit Projects
Most public transit riders would benefit more from reliable, frequent bus service than an expansion of high-profile light-rail lines.
Anheier on Germany’s New Ruling Coalition
The three-party alliance has “advanced a much-needed vision for the country,” but its success depends largely on the coalition’s political skill, he writes.
Blumenberg on Supporting Transit Rider Mobility
People who rely on transit to get to work or class face longer commute times and unreliable service, which affects job prospects and socioeconomic mobility.
Santos on Making Language More Inclusive
The growing use of the term “Latinx” reflects an effort to be more welcoming to women and nonbinary individuals.
Koslov on New Approach to Disaster Relief
A private lending program will help victims of natural disasters return home sooner, but may become problematic as it creates a for-profit model for providing relief.
Report Highlights ‘Atmosphere of Fear’ for Asian American Employees
In a survey of Asian American and Pacific Islander workers, more than a quarter reported experiencing a hate incident at their place of employment in 2021.
Torres-Gil on Long-Term Care for an Aging America
Congress is debating legislation that would expand home health care benefits, making adequate and affordable care more accessible to seniors and people with disabilities.
Holloway Calls for Safety Precautions on LGBTQ Dating Apps
To protect users, Holloway recommended that dating app platforms such as Grindr expand their customer support and content moderation staff.
Callahan on the Future of High-Speed Rail
Many transportation experts doubt that the trillion-dollar infrastructure bill will be used to invest in high-speed rail projects.
