Charles F. Bolden Jr., Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, International Cooperation at NASA

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr. discusses his career and future NASA missions at the Conference on Diversity in international affairs.

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State and Local Governments

How COVID-19 Is Harming State and City Budgets

The coronavirus pandemic is placing enormous budget pressure on state and local governments, threatening deep and potentially lasting cuts to education, infrastructure, and other important investments.

Backgrounder by Anshu Siripurapu and Jonathan Masters January 12, 2021

Transition 2021

How Can Corporate Leaders Do More to Defend Democracy?

In the wake of the assault on the U.S. Capitol, corporate leaders have taken a strong stand for democratic institutions. How does this fit into trends of corporate activism, and what comes next?

In Brief by David J. Scheffer January 15, 2021

United States

After Trump, Is American Democracy Doomed by Populism?

The Trump presidency has demonstrated the appeal of populist authoritarianism to many Americans. The way the country responds to the attack on the U.S. Capitol will indicate how long this movement lasts.

In Brief by Yascha Mounk January 14, 2021