Footnotes From the Archives News in Brief Cory Booker’s Immigration Plan Focuses on Day-One Changes The 2020 candidate's plan focuses on executive actions that could happen with or without Congress getting on board. Jack Herrera
Economics Developers Aren’t Reporting How They’re Using Tax Incentives Meant for Low-Income Areas The "opportunity zones" program, established in Trump's 2017 tax bill, might be fueling gentrification and luxury developments. Sophie Kasakove
Social Justice Can Cory Booker, Elizabeth Warren, and U.S. Cities End Exclusionary Zoning? Most U.S. cities have a housing crisis and severe racial segregation. Will a spate of new plans work to solve both problems? Sophie Kasakove
News in Brief Cory Booker’s Gun Control Plan: An Essential Reading List Booker's proposal includes a gun licensing program, an assault weapons ban, and more support for victims and communities of gun violence. Leah Dunlevy
Key Takeaways News in Brief Democratic Senators Announce the Creation of an Environmental Justice Caucus Could it provide a path to bipartisan—and inclusive—climate change legislation? Leah Dunlevy
News in Brief Criminal Justice, Climate Change, and Medicare for All: A Reading List on Some of Cory Booker’s Key Issues The New Jersey senator officially entered the 2020 presidential race on Friday, February 1st, joining a growing field of Democratic contenders. Kelley Czajka
Social Justice The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Survey Leader for Barack Obama’s Campaign Still Helping Progressive Politicians We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April. Avital Andrews
News in Brief Sealing Criminal Records for the Possibility of Redemption Cory Booker and Rand Paul’s REDEEM Act. Lauren Kirchner
Social Justice Datebook: What’s Happening in September and October—and Why It Matters From the special election for New Jersey's senate seat to the beginning of Oktoberfest, events you should be aware of. Pacific Standard Staff