Plus, Democrats’ policies for Black men, assessing interest in the presidential candidates, and addressing threats to U.S. democracy.
The counties that may try not to certify the 2024 election One of the many strategies that could be used to cause confusion and delays during the election is the refusal to certify the results. Norman Eisen, Samara Angel, and Clare Boone examine 50 counties in the seven swing states that pose the highest risk of attempting non-certification in November. | To learn about protecting election integrity and making sure every vote counts, join us today at 9:30 a.m. EDT for an expert conversation moderated by Eisen. | More on the US election What have Democrats done for Black men? The reality is that Black men have endured many broken promises from both political parties, say Keon L. Gilbert and Rashawn Ray. The authors outline Kamala Harris’ policy agenda for Black men and policies passed by Democrats that impact this group. The public’s interest in the candidates. In their freshly updated tracker, Elaine Kamarck and Jordan Muchnick provide key data on how the presidential candidates are doing on media mentions, finances and ad spending, and social media. Corruption and foreign threats. On the latest episode of Democracy in Question, Katie Dunn Tenpas, Norm Eisen, and Quinta Jurecic discuss bolstering the country’s defenses against the multifaceted challenges posed by foreign influence, disinformation, and other forms of democratic erosion. | About Brookings The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to conduct in-depth, nonpartisan research to improve policy and governance at local, national, and global levels. If you were forwarded this email, sign up for the Brookings Brief to stay updated on our latest work. | The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. | |