Investing in Families Pays Off, the Need for a US Privacy Law, and More

Trump's effort to upend the 2020 election, the benefits of investing in families, and how Facebook leaks could spark action on privacy.

View in browser December 2, 2021 The 'real' economic advantage of investing in families this holiday season   The Congressional Budget Office recently shared their analysis of how much the Build Back Better Act will cost, but the long-term payoffs of investing in America's children and families were overlooked. Hailey Gibbs, Margaret Burchinal, and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek highlight the important social and economic benefits that could be delivered through these investments.    Read more Trump's judicial campaign to upend the 2020 election: A failure, but not a wipe-out   Donald Trump's legal efforts to overturn the 2020 election failed decisively, but more judges found his lawyers' arguments persuasive than one might expect. Russell Wheeler explains why this, along with other factors, may suggest more favorable prospects for Trump in potential court battles over the 2024 election.   Read more Could the Facebook papers close the deal on privacy legislation?   In the wake of damaging revelations about Facebook, a flurry of legislative proposals were drafted on Capitol Hill to address data use, kids' online safety, and malicious content. With the social media giant once again prompting congressional action, now is the time for a privacy protection law that holds companies accountable for the data they collect, Cameron Kerry and Jules Polonetsky say.    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. The Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Unsubscribe Manage your newsletter preferences | Receive the Brookings Brief less often