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U.S. Government & Politics China’s retaliatory tariffs will hurt Trump-voting counties most

Robert Maxim, Mark Muro, Shriya Methkupally

February 6, 2025

A handful of solar panels on roofs of a residential neighborhood - sustainable climate visuals

Economic Development Building an American energy future for all

Xavier de Souza Briggs, Robert J. “RJ” McGrail

February 5, 2025

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Business & Workforce Driving prosperity: How supporting Black entrepreneurship has fueled significant growth and can sustain future momentum

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People protest at the site of the Atlanta police training center, derisively called "Cop City", days after more than five dozen activists were charged with an illegal conspiracy to stop construction of the facility, near Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., on September 7, 2023.

Crime, Justice & Safety Is Atlanta’s Cop City the answer to public safety?

Alyasah Ali Sewell, Keon L. Gilbert, Rashawn Ray, Jennifer D. Roberts

January 31, 2025

Experts

Kevin C. Desouza Nonresident Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Center for Technology Innovation

Martha Ross

Martha Ross Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro

Newsha Ajami

Newsha K. Ajami Nonresident Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro

Xav Briggs

Xavier de Souza Briggs Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro

Anika Singh Lemar Nonresident Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro

Christopher Severen Nonresident Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro

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