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In a first-of-its-kind analysis, we find that though 60 percent of US adults report being aware of Trump accounts, awareness is not evenly distributed across the population.
People are saying #ThxBirthControl for boosting women’s education and the national economy The introduction of the birth control pill in 1960 gave women increased power to plan their futures and participate in the economy.A tale of two retirements: Working longer is exacerbating income inequality among older Americans The retirement outlook differs for well-educated older adults and those without a college degree.Empowering formerly justice-involved people, improving reentry reform efforts An ambitious citywide effort aims to slash Philadelphia’s high recidivism by 25 percent in five years.Algorithms risk perpetuating bias in hiring. How can employers use them to make hiring more inclusive? Amazon reportedly discovered that its artificial intelligence–based hiring tool developed a bias against women.Buy young, earn more: Buying a house before age 35 gives homeowners more bang for their buck Today’s young adults are less likely to own a home compared with baby boomers and Gen Xers at the same age.Four things to know about learning agendas The White House’s recent government reform plan and the president’s management agenda encourage the development of learning agendas.