Data & Research
Digging Deeper: 2024 Senate Democratic Caucus Diversity Numbers
By Dr. LaShonda Brenson and Kimberly Victor On July 31, 2024, the Senate Democratic Caucus released an update of its demographic data on Democratic staff (find 2024 numbers here and…
Pathway Staff Diversity in Senate Personal Offices
By LaShonda Brenson, Ph.D., and Kimberly Victor This report, Pathway Staff Diversity in Senate Personal Offices, provides evidence regarding the lack of racial diversity among U.S. Senate “pathway” staff. In…
Improving Policy Narratives About Young Black Workers
Building a More Inclusive Agenda: A Survey of Congressional Priorities Across Race — Priorities for Tax Policy
Updated December 18, 2023 Heading into debates related to the expiration of the 2017 tax cuts, policymakers, scholars, and advocates have put forth proposals to expand or retract investments in…
Building a More Inclusive Agenda: A Survey of Congressional Priorities Across Race — Priorities for Technology Policy
In recent years, the discourse around technology’s role in society, especially its implications for privacy, misinformation, and decision-making, has intensified. Advocates for stricter tech regulations emphasize the need to protect…
Building a More Inclusive Agenda: A Survey of Congressional Priorities Across Race — Priorities for Workers and Learners
From job loss to food insecurity to housing issues to infection rates, the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic effects had a substantial, prolonged effect on Black households.1 While many of…
Racial Diversity Among Top Staff in Senate Personal Offices
By LaShonda Brenson, Ph.D. and Kimberly Victor This report, Racial Diversity Among Top Staff in Senate Personal Offices, provides evidence regarding the need for more racial diversity among U.S.…
Building a More Inclusive Agenda: A Survey of Congressional Priorities Across Race — Racial Equity Priorities
By LaShonda Brenson, Ph.D. and Kimberly Victor Discussions about race-conscious policies, the policies that address systemic barriers facing people of color, have experienced a resurgence in recent years. Proponents of…
Congressional Top Priorities: Passing Legislation to Ensure Americans Have the Right to Vote is Respondents’ Top Priority
As the 118th Congress enters the last months of the year, it faces a number of pressing priorities. Right now, members of Congress seek to confirm presidential appointees and pass…
Racial Diversity of the 118th Congress by Age
The age of members of Congress has generally increased since 1981, and the 118th Congress is the third oldest Congress since the late 18th century.1 The Constitution requires that a…