Last week, the Independent Census Scientific Advisory Committee (I-CSAC) held its fall meeting and came out with 20 recommendations to the Census Bureau. I-CSAC is an independent, nonpartisan group of scientists who review decisions that shape the quality and usability of U.S. population data. This...
This week, the White House announced proposed changes to how the U.S. government produces census results — changes that could affect the population counts used to determine states' representation in Congress and the Electoral College, redraw redistricting maps, and more.As this proposal makes its way...
The American Conversation Project (ACP) is a national effort to get people talking — and listening — in their communities. As we continue to reflect on the path for our nation after the 250th anniversary, these conversations create space to share stories, listen deeply, and...
Someone recently described themselves as “Putnam-pilled.”* Never had a meme resonated with me more. I am definitely Putnam-pilled. Why? Maybe because this child of immigrants found a bit of belonging in her suburban Brownie troop. Or maybe it was the stint in student government that shook...
