The new OSTP Guidance sets a “Gold Standard” for how federally supported science should be conducted—ensuring it is reproducible, transparent, and free from bias. Agencies are expected to embrace collaboration…
Learn MoreAccess to credit in the U.S. is far from equal—your race, family income, and even hometown can shape your financial future. By age 25, many Black Americans and those from…
Learn MoreThe 2030 Census is already in motion, with the Census Bureau testing new methods to cut costs, improve accuracy, and adapt to technological changes. Key shifts include reducing door-to-door address…
Learn MoreThe GAO found that the IRS lacks a clear, comprehensive educational outreach plan for the adoption tax credit, leaving many adoptive families unaware of eligibility or confused about requirements. Outreach…
Learn MoreOver the past 50 years, the American Housing Survey has captured dramatic shifts in how Americans live. Household sizes have decreased, family compositions have diversified, and the population of older…
Learn MoreThe journey into adulthood looks very different today than it did two decades ago. This U.S. Census Bureau study tracks how fewer young adults are reaching all five traditional milestones…
Learn MoreWhat exactly is a suburb—and why has it been so hard to define? This research from the U.S. Census Bureau dives deep into that question, introducing a new method for…
Learn MoreOnline addiction is more than just extra screen time—it can seriously affect teens’ sleep, mental health, and real-world relationships. This guide outlines how constant exposure to social media and gaming…
Learn MoreBroadband isn’t just about faster internet—it’s becoming the foundation for smarter communities and future-ready government services. This paper explores how broadband convergence is reshaping local infrastructure, connecting everything from transportation…
Learn MoreDespite leading the world in pirate site visits, the U.S. remains one of the few developed nations without legal authority to block foreign piracy websites. This report argues it’s time…
Learn MoreThis workshop report from CSET and ORCA explores how artificial intelligence can support open science and metascience, emphasizing responsible integration and shared infrastructure. Experts highlighted AI’s potential to enhance research…
Learn MoreNew Census data reveals the 100 cities and towns with the largest population increases between July 2023 and July 2024. This snapshot highlights where people are relocating across the country,…
Learn MoreThis Executive Order affirms the federal government’s commitment to protecting First Amendment rights by prohibiting any agency from censoring constitutionally protected speech. It responds to prior federal actions that allegedly…
Learn MoreExecutive Order 14303 sets a new mandate to restore public trust in federally funded science by establishing “Gold Standard Science” principles. In response to past incidents of politicized or misleading…
Learn MoreThe President has established the Religious Liberty Commission to reinforce and expand protections for religious freedom across the United States. This initiative responds to growing concerns about policies that may…
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