Genderwashing in authoritarian regimes, findings about “just-in-time” scheduling, and why more U.S. funding for Ukraine is uncertain.
| Does genderwashing taint the struggle for gender equality? Dictators around the world are increasingly engaging in “genderwashing”: weaponizing women’s empowerment in order to gain legitimacy and distract from human rights violations. Sharan Grewal, M. Tahir Kilavuz, and Yuree Noh discuss how Arab populations view these efforts, how genderwashing may cause setbacks for reform, and other notable trends. |
| Designing predictable scheduling laws that not only benefit workers but also firms’ bottom line “Just-in-time” scheduling helps businesses—particularly those in the retail and service sectors—reduce their costs. But it also leads to highly unpredictable and fluctuating schedules for many workers, negatively impacting their quality of life. Qiuping Yu examines the debate surrounding this labor practice, shares findings on its effectiveness, and discusses the policy implications. |
| Republicans are turning against aid to Ukraine As the Russia-Ukraine war grinds on, the American public’s support for aid to Ukraine has fallen dramatically. William Galston shares recent survey data on additional funding and explains why sustaining the current level of U.S. support for Ukraine will be a very hard sell with the GOP. |
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