Mothers’ Labor Force Participation, the Ri se in Homicides and Violent Crime, and More

November 4, 2021

The labor force participation of U.S. women with young children remains about 3% below its pre-pandemic level. Is the switch to all-virtual and hybrid schooling to blame? To seek an answer, Stephanie Aaronson and Francisca Alba analyze school operation data from districts across the country and highlight some of the complex forces at play in the current labor market.

America’s current homicide rate is deeply concerning, but it fails to tell the whole story. Anthony Barr and Kristen Broady provide historical context on the recent numbers, explain why policies to increase incarceration would be a mistake, and discuss key steps to reduce violence nationwide.

“In the eyes of the Party, the country’s hitherto vibrant internet and entertainment sector is a thing to be tamed, and the official backlash facing fandom culture in recent weeks is one of the clearest examples of how even apparently benign aspects of the internet can run afoul of a leadership obsessed with control,” writes David Bandurski.

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