The Activists Who Started Pride, the Critical Role of Social Insurance, and More

Decarbonizing heavy industry, remembering Black and brown LGBTQ+ trailblazers, and reforming social insurance policies.

View in browser June 30, 2021 The critical role of social insurance in the US and policies for reform   Whether during crises or normal times, social insurance is essential for many workers and families across the United States. Elizabeth Lee, Sophia Mariam, Este Griffith, and Robert Greenstein share ways to strengthen the social insurance system, with proposals covering nutrition, shelter, workforce development, and more.   Read more The Black and brown activists who started Pride   As Pride Month comes to a close, Kristen Broady and Carl Romer take a moment to highlight the substantial contributions of Black and brown LGBTQ+ activists over the years and reflect on the work that remains to achieve equality.   Read more The challenge of decarbonizing heavy industry   Heavy industry makes products that are important to our modern way of life, but it is also responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Samantha Gross discusses why the top emitting industries are so difficult to decarbonize and how governments can step in.    Read more Help support Brookings with a donation   Brookings is committed to making its high-quality, independent policy research free to the public. Please consider making a contribution today to our Annual Fund to support our experts' 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. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brookings Institution campus in Washington, D.C. is currently closed and all events are virtual only. For more information on the Institution's response, read our full guidance here. The Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Unsubscribe Manage your newsletter preferences | Receive the Brookings Brief less often