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How well do military skills translate to jobs in the civilian workforce? What is the health care experience like for veterans? How much do we know about the needs of veteran families?
Listen to a special Veterans Day episode of Policy Minded. ⬇️
Listen to a special Veterans Day episode of Policy Minded. ⬇️
November 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
How well do military skills translate to jobs in the civilian workforce? What is the health care experience like for veterans? How much do we know about the needs of veteran families?
Listen to a special Veterans Day episode of Policy Minded. ⬇️
Listen to a special Veterans Day episode of Policy Minded. ⬇️
A new RAND report offers fresh insights into the lives of America’s veterans—their demographics, mental health, employment, education, and more.
On #VeteransDay, read the report and share with anyone working to support veterans: https://bit.ly/4qU6pNK
On #VeteransDay, read the report and share with anyone working to support veterans: https://bit.ly/4qU6pNK
Data to Help Support America's Veterans
Updated analyses of U.S. veteran demographics, mental health, and labor market outcomes provide timely evidence to guide policies, services, and interventions that address the evolving needs of the ve...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A new RAND report offers fresh insights into the lives of America’s veterans—their demographics, mental health, employment, education, and more.
On #VeteransDay, read the report and share with anyone working to support veterans: https://bit.ly/4qU6pNK
On #VeteransDay, read the report and share with anyone working to support veterans: https://bit.ly/4qU6pNK
Expert: In a future conflict, Beijing's deeply held worries about potential U.S. decapitation attempts could drive escalation.
"Chinese misinterpretation of U.S. actions could lead to an escalation spiral, including Chinese nuclear first use."
"Chinese misinterpretation of U.S. actions could lead to an escalation spiral, including Chinese nuclear first use."
Don't Let Chinese Fears of a U.S. Decapitation Strike Lead to Nuclear War
Beijing's fear that the United States might attempt “decapitation strikes” against its leadership heightens the risk of escalation, even nuclear use. Chinese misinterpretation of U.S. actions near Bei...
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November 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Expert: In a future conflict, Beijing's deeply held worries about potential U.S. decapitation attempts could drive escalation.
"Chinese misinterpretation of U.S. actions could lead to an escalation spiral, including Chinese nuclear first use."
"Chinese misinterpretation of U.S. actions could lead to an escalation spiral, including Chinese nuclear first use."
RAND's Heather Schwartz leads a team that studies everything from classrooms and careers to housing affordability and infrastructure—and how it's all connected.
"Neighborhood policy is school policy," she says. "The challenges outside the school walls walk right in with the students."
"Neighborhood policy is school policy," she says. "The challenges outside the school walls walk right in with the students."
Five Questions: Heather Schwartz on Connecting Schools, Jobs, and Infrastructure for Stronger Communities
Heather Schwartz, vice president and director of RAND Education, Employment, and Infrastructure, heads a team of experts tackling real-world challenges from classrooms and careers to housing affordabi...
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November 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
RAND's Heather Schwartz leads a team that studies everything from classrooms and careers to housing affordability and infrastructure—and how it's all connected.
"Neighborhood policy is school policy," she says. "The challenges outside the school walls walk right in with the students."
"Neighborhood policy is school policy," she says. "The challenges outside the school walls walk right in with the students."
Young people who are neither in school nor working face challenges that can lead to lower lifetime earnings, poorer health, and lower socioeconomic outcomes.
Who are these "disconnected" youth? And what early-life factors precede disconnection? https://bit.ly/4qIgIo7
Who are these "disconnected" youth? And what early-life factors precede disconnection? https://bit.ly/4qIgIo7
Predicting Disconnection Among American Youth
About 15 percent of young people in middle and high school become disconnected—that is, not engaging in school, training, or work—by ages 18 to 24. What early-life factors precede and might explain th...
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November 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Young people who are neither in school nor working face challenges that can lead to lower lifetime earnings, poorer health, and lower socioeconomic outcomes.
Who are these "disconnected" youth? And what early-life factors precede disconnection? https://bit.ly/4qIgIo7
Who are these "disconnected" youth? And what early-life factors precede disconnection? https://bit.ly/4qIgIo7
In Gaza, 62% of housing is gone or beyond repair, and more is damaged.
After all the destruction, where can Gazans live?
Experts outline a comprehensive plan for post-conflict housing: https://bit.ly/4qArIUx
After all the destruction, where can Gazans live?
Experts outline a comprehensive plan for post-conflict housing: https://bit.ly/4qArIUx
Rebuilding Gaza—from Camps to Communities
With most of Gaza destroyed, finding homes for 2.2 million people will require a new approach. Future‑oriented camps, incremental rebuilding, and new neighborhoods could shelter Gazans now while layin...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
In Gaza, 62% of housing is gone or beyond repair, and more is damaged.
After all the destruction, where can Gazans live?
Experts outline a comprehensive plan for post-conflict housing: https://bit.ly/4qArIUx
After all the destruction, where can Gazans live?
Experts outline a comprehensive plan for post-conflict housing: https://bit.ly/4qArIUx
"This may sound far-fetched to Americans, but there is very strong evidence that Beijing really does worry about U.S. decapitation strikes."
Don't Let Chinese Fears of a U.S. Decapitation Strike Lead to Nuclear War
Beijing's fear that the United States might attempt “decapitation strikes” against its leadership heightens the risk of escalation, even nuclear use. Chinese misinterpretation of U.S. actions near Bei...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
"This may sound far-fetched to Americans, but there is very strong evidence that Beijing really does worry about U.S. decapitation strikes."
New survey results suggest that Americans care strongly about the U.S. maintaining its competitive edge over China. ⬇️
Majority of Americans See U.S. Leadership in AI as Crucial
The White House's AI Action Plan outlines the plan to realize the “President's vision of global AI dominance.” A RAND survey found that the American public agrees on the importance of U.S. versus Chin...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
New survey results suggest that Americans care strongly about the U.S. maintaining its competitive edge over China. ⬇️
There's widespread recognition that summer is an opportunity to advance developmental goals for kids. But funding for summer programming is at risk.
New paper explores what makes summer programs effective—and strategies to sustain them:
New paper explores what makes summer programs effective—and strategies to sustain them:
How to Provide Quality Opportunities for Young People in the Summer
Summer program participants have the potential to learn, make new friends, feel safe, develop a new hobby, exercise, eat well, and receive mentoring. But funding for summer programming is at risk. Wha...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
There's widespread recognition that summer is an opportunity to advance developmental goals for kids. But funding for summer programming is at risk.
New paper explores what makes summer programs effective—and strategies to sustain them:
New paper explores what makes summer programs effective—and strategies to sustain them:
In a potential future conflict, how would China's military command and control its forces?
New research explores what it might mean for the U.S. if the PLA adopts mission command as the preferred approach to command, in contrast to its traditional centralized command. https://bit.ly/4oPu7ZI
New research explores what it might mean for the U.S. if the PLA adopts mission command as the preferred approach to command, in contrast to its traditional centralized command. https://bit.ly/4oPu7ZI
China's Military Thinking About Command and Control
In contrast to China's traditional centralized command, some advocate for adopting mission command—delegating some amount of decisionmaking authorities to subordinates. How might it be implemented in ...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
In a potential future conflict, how would China's military command and control its forces?
New research explores what it might mean for the U.S. if the PLA adopts mission command as the preferred approach to command, in contrast to its traditional centralized command. https://bit.ly/4oPu7ZI
New research explores what it might mean for the U.S. if the PLA adopts mission command as the preferred approach to command, in contrast to its traditional centralized command. https://bit.ly/4oPu7ZI
If you've ever wondered how the places we live, learn, and work are all connected, RAND's Heather Schwartz has some answers.
Five Questions: Heather Schwartz on Connecting Schools, Jobs, and Infrastructure for Stronger Communities
Heather Schwartz, vice president and director of RAND Education, Employment, and Infrastructure, heads a team of experts tackling real-world challenges from classrooms and careers to housing affordabi...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
If you've ever wondered how the places we live, learn, and work are all connected, RAND's Heather Schwartz has some answers.
The rapid growth of AI is putting unprecedented pressure on U.S. data centers and straining the electric grid.
What are the barriers to expanding grid capacity? And how can stakeholders overcome those barriers?
What are the barriers to expanding grid capacity? And how can stakeholders overcome those barriers?
Expanding U.S. Power Capacity by 2030
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is straining U.S. data centers and the electric grid. Initiatives to increase generation capacity are in progress, but the pace of these efforts could pose ...
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November 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The rapid growth of AI is putting unprecedented pressure on U.S. data centers and straining the electric grid.
What are the barriers to expanding grid capacity? And how can stakeholders overcome those barriers?
What are the barriers to expanding grid capacity? And how can stakeholders overcome those barriers?
Losing someone to overdose is painful. And stigma can make it even harder to cope. What can be done to help?
RAND's Alison Athey discusses in a new episode of Policy Minded. https://bit.ly/3WP7VTw
RAND's Alison Athey discusses in a new episode of Policy Minded. https://bit.ly/3WP7VTw
42% of Americans Know Someone Who Died of Overdose
RAND's Alison Athey discusses research showing that more than 40 percent of Americans have lost someone to a drug overdose. How does that kind of loss ripple through people’s lives? And what support m...
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November 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Losing someone to overdose is painful. And stigma can make it even harder to cope. What can be done to help?
RAND's Alison Athey discusses in a new episode of Policy Minded. https://bit.ly/3WP7VTw
RAND's Alison Athey discusses in a new episode of Policy Minded. https://bit.ly/3WP7VTw
Anticipated growth in the development of AI capabilities will require a rapid increase in U.S. electric power capacity.
New RAND research outlines ways to tackle barriers to scaling the power grid. ⤵️
New RAND research outlines ways to tackle barriers to scaling the power grid. ⤵️
Expanding U.S. Power Capacity by 2030
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is straining U.S. data centers and the electric grid. Initiatives to increase generation capacity are in progress, but the pace of these efforts could pose ...
www.rand.org
October 31, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Anticipated growth in the development of AI capabilities will require a rapid increase in U.S. electric power capacity.
New RAND research outlines ways to tackle barriers to scaling the power grid. ⤵️
New RAND research outlines ways to tackle barriers to scaling the power grid. ⤵️
"We are on the verge of deploying AI not just as a tool, but as an active partner in our most important work… But we aren't prepared to harness this potential." https://bit.ly/47B6PA7
Your New Teammate Is a Machine. Are You Ready?
Integrating AI as a teammate in our work is inevitable, but ensuring success and safety requires proactive leadership. Leaders who establish clear accountability, invest in comprehensive training, and...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
"We are on the verge of deploying AI not just as a tool, but as an active partner in our most important work… But we aren't prepared to harness this potential." https://bit.ly/47B6PA7
RAND experts describe how six ideas from the social contract tradition can help America navigate the socioeconomic challenges brought forth by AI. https://bit.ly/3J8VfDZ
AI Is About to Change Our Lives Forever. Luckily We Have a User Manual for That.
The question isn't whether to slow artificial intelligence, but how to ensure it strengthens rather than undermines the democratic equality the Constitution promises.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
RAND experts describe how six ideas from the social contract tradition can help America navigate the socioeconomic challenges brought forth by AI. https://bit.ly/3J8VfDZ
"Housing the Gazans will require a radical new approach to post-war reconstruction. But it is possible." https://bit.ly/3LhVsFu
Rebuilding Gaza—from Camps to Communities
With most of Gaza destroyed, finding homes for 2.2 million people will require a new approach. Future‑oriented camps, incremental rebuilding, and new neighborhoods could shelter Gazans now while layin...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:55 AM
"Housing the Gazans will require a radical new approach to post-war reconstruction. But it is possible." https://bit.ly/3LhVsFu
America's ERs face insufficient capacity, growing patient demand, and declining payments.
What can be done to sustain emergency care as we know it? https://bit.ly/3JA2ogL
What can be done to sustain emergency care as we know it? https://bit.ly/3JA2ogL
Critical Condition: How to Save the ER
Emergency care as we know it is at risk. What’s driving this crisis? And what will it take to keep America's emergency room doors open?
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October 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
America's ERs face insufficient capacity, growing patient demand, and declining payments.
What can be done to sustain emergency care as we know it? https://bit.ly/3JA2ogL
What can be done to sustain emergency care as we know it? https://bit.ly/3JA2ogL
More than 40% of U.S. adults personally know someone who died by overdose, and many know *more than one* person.
RAND's Alison Athey discusses these tragic numbers in a new episode of Policy Minded:
RAND's Alison Athey discusses these tragic numbers in a new episode of Policy Minded:
42% of Americans Know Someone Who Died of Overdose
RAND's Alison Athey discusses research showing that more than 40 percent of Americans have lost someone to a drug overdose. How does that kind of loss ripple through people’s lives? And what support m...
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October 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
More than 40% of U.S. adults personally know someone who died by overdose, and many know *more than one* person.
RAND's Alison Athey discusses these tragic numbers in a new episode of Policy Minded:
RAND's Alison Athey discusses these tragic numbers in a new episode of Policy Minded:
We're pleased to announce the launch of the Veterans Insight Panel, a partnership between RAND and @norc.org. This new resource will capture what most veteran research misses: the voices of veterans who aren't already connected to services from the VA.
National Panel Launches to Address Gaps in Veterans Data
RAND and NORC at the University of Chicago, two of the nation's leading research organizations, launched today the Veterans Insight Panel, a national data resource to capture what most veteran researc...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We're pleased to announce the launch of the Veterans Insight Panel, a partnership between RAND and @norc.org. This new resource will capture what most veteran research misses: the voices of veterans who aren't already connected to services from the VA.
New report suggests that Americans care strongly about the U.S. maintaining its competitive edge over China in the race to develop AI.
Majority of Americans See U.S. Leadership in AI as Crucial
The White House's AI Action Plan outlines the plan to realize the “President's vision of global AI dominance.” A RAND survey found that the American public agrees on the importance of U.S. versus Chin...
www.rand.org
October 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
New report suggests that Americans care strongly about the U.S. maintaining its competitive edge over China in the race to develop AI.
High-quality summer programs can build skills and interests and result in positive outcomes for youth.
New paper offers recommendations for creating and sustaining quality programs:
New paper offers recommendations for creating and sustaining quality programs:
How to Provide Quality Opportunities for Young People in the Summer
Summer program participants have the potential to learn, make new friends, feel safe, develop a new hobby, exercise, eat well, and receive mentoring. But funding for summer programming is at risk. Wha...
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October 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
High-quality summer programs can build skills and interests and result in positive outcomes for youth.
New paper offers recommendations for creating and sustaining quality programs:
New paper offers recommendations for creating and sustaining quality programs:
New report recommends initiatives that could help moderate the intensity of the geopolitical rivalry between the U.S. and China: https://bit.ly/4omcqAU
Stabilizing the U.S.-China Rivalry
The geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China embodies many risks. Moderating it is critical, both for the two nations and the wider world. What is the potential for stabilization in su...
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October 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
New report recommends initiatives that could help moderate the intensity of the geopolitical rivalry between the U.S. and China: https://bit.ly/4omcqAU
How could the United States realistically reduce its debt—and avoid trillions of dollars in interest payments?
New report explores: https://bit.ly/4mSnLaB
New report explores: https://bit.ly/4mSnLaB
Strategies for Reducing the Federal Debt
The U.S. federal debt is projected to reach 156% of GDP by 2055. Using the RAND Budget Model, researchers identify how the United States reduced debt in the three decades following World War II and de...
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October 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
How could the United States realistically reduce its debt—and avoid trillions of dollars in interest payments?
New report explores: https://bit.ly/4mSnLaB
New report explores: https://bit.ly/4mSnLaB
"As encouraging as these developments are, there is much serious work to be done to convert the framework's acceptance into a pathway to durable peace."
RAND's Charles Ries on how to make President Trump's 20-point Gaza plan work:
RAND's Charles Ries on how to make President Trump's 20-point Gaza plan work:
Making the 20-Point Plan Work in Gaza
With President Trump's 20‑point plan accepted by Israel and tentatively by Hamas, a path to ending the devastating conflict is emerging. But achieving a lasting peace will require exceptional leadersh...
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October 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
"As encouraging as these developments are, there is much serious work to be done to convert the framework's acceptance into a pathway to durable peace."
RAND's Charles Ries on how to make President Trump's 20-point Gaza plan work:
RAND's Charles Ries on how to make President Trump's 20-point Gaza plan work: