Increasing climate crisis events necessitate bolder government response. The Growing Climate Solutions Act is one Congressional answer that advocates say benefits both farmers and the planet.

September 10, 2020, RESEARCH Report by Paul N. McDaniel and Rob Paral, findingamerican.com, Download Report (PDF), Chicago is positioned to elevate itself as a bold city, capable of taking on cutting-edge policies and providing accessible opportunities for all residents., Challenges facing immigr...

February 24, 2023, RESEARCH Report by Rose Barbuto , Gloria Dabek , and Stephanie Mercier, James Baltz, Download Report (PDF), The United States should increase support for agricultural R&D in the next Farm Bill to ensure farmers can keep feeding the world in spite of challenges from climate chan...

June 22, 2016, RESEARCH Report by Steven Babitch , Christian W. Fabian , Aaron Rudberg , and Sean Shelby, Logan Weaver, Download Report (PDF), Cyber theft has cost the US economy billions of dollars and has resulted in the loss of millions of jobs. The government is now being pressured to develop...

November 15, 2023, RESEARCH Report by Ethan Kessler, AP Photos, Download Report (PDF), With a presidential election fast approaching, Taipei’s defense policy could go in multiple directions., As China has grown more militarily capable and assertive under President Xi Jinping, Beijing’s promis...

August 24, 2017, RESEARCH Policy Brief by Sara McElmurry, Louis Hansel, Download Report (PDF), In order for the Midwest's hospitality industry to truly thrive, reform for the immigration system is imperative., Executive Summary, The leisure and hospitality sector is a crucial part of the Midwest ...

As part of our interview series with the shortlisted book award nominees, Raffaele Marchetti explores how cities are cities are shaping global affairs.

Dream States by John Lorinc offers a comprehensive analysis of smart city technology. September 20, 2023

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The Council will honor The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, former prime minister of Canada; Tanya and Michael Polsky; and Regina Cross, a Council Emerging Leaders alumna, at its annual Global Leadership Awards Dinner on October 29.