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The latest news about the State of the Nation Project.
The States Where Life Is Better
— www.nytimes.com
Using State of the States data, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof explores how states compare on measures of well-being, including health, education, family stability, and opportunity. The article highlights wide differences across states and features insights from State of the Nation Project Board Chair Douglas N. Harris on the broader challenges affecting Americans’ quality of life.
Tulane Prof: We Set Out to Determine the True State of the Nation. Here's What We Found.
— www.nola.com
In a NOLA.com guest column, State of the Nation Board Chair Doug Harris discusses the growing gap between America’s economic success and the public’s sense of well-being. Drawing on findings from the bipartisan State of the Nation Project, Harris argues that while the United States continues to outperform many peer nations economically, the country faces increasing challenges related to trust, polarization, mental health, and civic life.
Plain English Host Derek Thompson on the State of the Nation
— podcasts.apple.com
In conversation with Plain English host Derek Thompson, the State of the Nation Project’s report is referenced in the introduction to frame a broader discussion about the social and cultural challenges facing the United States. Thompson highlights the report’s findings on declining social well-being and increasing divisions across American society.
David Leonhardt Discusses the State of the Nation on Political Gabfest
— slate.com
On Slate’s Political Gabfest podcast, New York Times columnist David Leonhardt discusses the State of the Nation Project’s report while exploring the contrast between America’s strong economic performance and declining social well-being. Leonhardt highlights the report’s findings on trust, quality of life, and growing social and political divisions in the United States.
Americans Are Proof That Money Can’t Buy Happiness, New Report Shows
— fortune.com
Fortune’s Alexa Mikhail discusses the State of the Nation Project’s findings on the disconnect between economic prosperity and overall well-being in the United States. The article highlights the project’s research showing that while Americans are wealthier on average, the country continues to struggle with declining life satisfaction, mental health, trust, and social connection compared with peer nations.
U.S. Experiencing Great Economic Growth, But Not Much Else
— thegreatvoice.com
On The Great Voice podcast, hosts Guy Benson and Lloyd Green speak with State of the Nation Project Chair Doug Harris about the project’s findings on America’s economic strength and declining social well-being. The conversation explores why the United States continues to experience strong economic growth while falling behind on measures such as mental health, trust, and overall quality of life.
A Comprehensive Discussion on America’s Successes and Failures
Brookings, the American Enterprise Institute, and Tulane University’s Murphy Institute will host an event featuring insights from leading experts and authors of a new report from the State of the Nation Project. The report provides a critical analysis of the United States’ status across key societal measures.
