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4/ Evidence matters, and we need to invest in building the evidence base to shape economic policy that benefits everyone. Stay up to date on our work by subscribing to updates today.

3/ These efforts reflect our commitment to shared economic growth and prosperity, as well as our approach of meeting today’s challenges while keeping a long-term view of how policy change happens.

2/ In 2026, we’re focusing on three urgent priorities:

🟢Expanding our work on addressing authoritarian populism through economic policy

🟢Responding to the affordability crisis and promoting inclusive growth

🟢Exploring the implications of AI for workers and the U.S. economy

1/ At a time when economic policy is failing too many Americans, @equitablegrowth.bsky.social is bringing clarity, data, a commitment to equity, and a focus on growth to the national conversation, ensuring that solutions are grounded in what actually improves people’s lives.

Equitable Growth will dive deeper into the macroeconomic and labor market implications of the current tariff landscape during an upcoming webinar on March 24. Learn more + register here: web.cvent.com/event/00e47e...

Trump touts a 'roaring economy' in his State of Union as Americans continue to struggle Trump said America is entering a "golden age," even as polling shows skepticism from voters on the economy and after he faced a setback on tariffs from the Supreme Court.

1/ In last night’s #SOTU address, President Trump said he inherited a stagnant economy with record inflation that he has turned around in the last year. In fact, the evidence tells a different story. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

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The state of the U.S. economy one year into the second Trump administration A look at the state of the U.S. economy in advance of President Trump's annual State of the Union speech.

"One really striking feature of the U.S. economy in 2025 is the degree to which U.S. consumers soured on it."

Ahead of #SOTU, @michaelslinden.bsky.social takes stock of the U.S. economy over the past year, looking at various metrics of economic well-being.

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1/ Happy #JobsReport day!

U.S. jobs data released this morning showed signs of a rebounding labor market in January, with unemployment ticking down and a total 130k jobs added in January, driven mostly by hiring in the service sector.

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3/ While it's good Jobs Day numbers will come out next week, this critical data must be timely, so stakeholders can use accurate insights to make informed decisions. Timely data strengthens our economy and ensures workers benefit from economic growth. You can't fix what you don't measure.

The status of U.S. labor market data amid the government shutdown The work of the BLS, the impact of the agency not releasing its employment situation report, and how BLS budget constraints will affect data collection.

2/ As @equitablegrowth.bsky.social's Chris Bangert-Drowns and @michaelslinden.bsky.social wrote in October amid the previous shutdown, without the data to measure how the job market is doing, business owners, consumers, and investors are flying blind.

Labor Department delays January jobs report because of partial shutdown The Labor Department, citing the partial federal government shutdown, said Monday that it will not release the January jobs report on Friday as scheduled.

1/ This morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics should have released the January employment situation report, which would have told us how many jobs were created last month. Because of this week’s partial government shutdown, that report has been postponed.

We have such a special team at @equitablegrowth.bsky.social —it was inspiring to have people together this week, reflecting, recharging, and planning for the important work ahead in 2026. Special thanks to @nwlc.org for hosting us in your beautiful space.

It was great to be a part of Democracy: A Journal of Ideas' annual conference today, discussing how we can improve the lives of working people. Thanks for having me!

Impact Landing Page 10 Year Retrospective - Celebrating a decade of research and impact

ICYMI: @equitablegrowth.bsky.social recently launched a great dashboard highlighting our efforts over the last 10 years to connect economic evidence and policy to promote shared prosperity and growth. Search the dashboard by topic area or year to learn about our work.

The Federal Reserve must maintain its independence for the U.S. economy to thrive President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook directly threatens the Fed’s independence and the stability of the U.S. economy.

The independence of the Federal Reserve is essential for a strong U.S. economy. This past summer, @equitablegrowth.bsky.social explored what history can teach us from previous attacks on the central bank. Read more here. ⬇️

As 2026 begins, @equitablegrowth.bsky.social is reflecting on the incredible research our network produced last year. Check out 10 key products from 2025 below.

(3/3) If you’re interested in supporting our future projects and critical research in 2026 and beyond, please consider donating today. equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/

(2/3) Since our launch in 2013, we have connected economic evidence and policy to promote shared prosperity and growth. I am so proud of the work we’ve done over the years and am excited for what’s to come.

Impact Landing Page 10 Year Retrospective - Celebrating a decade of research and impact

(1/3) As 2025 draws to a close, I am pleased to share a new interactive dashboard looking back at the impact the Washington Center for Equitable Growth has had over the past decade. impact.equitablegrowth.org

Payment for schedule changes under Fair Workweek laws in three U.S. cities Findings from two studies of Fair Workweek laws that offer insights into employee compensation for schedule changes and managers’ experiences.

1/ In honor of the Schedules That Work Act reintroduction (SB 3550 & HR 6786), here's past research on Fair Workweek laws. 🧵

Susan Lambert & Julia Henly discuss how schedule change payments help workers & hold employers accountable for unpredictable scheduling:

equitablegrowth.org/payment-for-...

AI, tech, & the economy Archives Content archives for the Washington Center for Equitable Growth’s work on AI, tech, & the economy.

1/ A new executive order aims to block states from governing AI. Without a thoughtful federal framework in place, banning local guardrails leaves workers and markets exposed. Our research shows ungoverned AI carries serious social and economic risks. equitablegrowth.org/issue/ai-tec...

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(2/2) Join us for a dynamic conversation on how to rebuild democracy and federal institutions to address economic inequality and drive shared prosperity. Register below!

(1/2) I’m excited to share that @zliscow.bsky.social from Yale Law School and Kyleigh Russ from @democracyforward.org will join me and @ksabeelrahman.bsky.social next Tuesday, Dec. 9 for “Equitable Growth Presents: Reimagining the Federal Government.”

Uncertainty created by ever-changing tariff policies harms U.S. economic growth The Trump administration’s tariff policies drive economic uncertainty and political favoritism, and they may shape the U.S. economy long after the tariffs themselves are gone.

"Even if a future presidential administration unwinds the current tariff regime, the shadow of this era will persist as an enduring sense that markets move at the mercy of politics." NEW from @nirupama.bsky.social on changing tariff policies and economic growth:

Many thanks to @ksabeelrahman.bsky.social for sitting down with me for this thoughtful conversation. I look forward to his discussion on how we reimagine govt. institutions to address economic inequality and drive shared prosperity at our next “EG Presents” event on Dec. 9. More details to come!

What impact is artificial intelligence having on the U.S. labor market and the nation’s economy? A compass to help policymakers navigate toward reliable, evidence-based sources, help frame key questions for policy development, and evaluate claims relating to AI technologies and the economy.

Artificial intelligence is impacting the U.S. economy in different ways.

How can policymakers develop guardrails to protect the American public, particularly workers, from possible harms caused by AI or resulting from its development?

NEW column explaining more:
equitablegrowth.org/what-impact-...

Our 2nd convening on authoritarian populism & the future of economic policy was a huge success! Thank you to our speakers, attendees and the @equitablegrowth.bsky.social and @columbiaigp.bsky.social teams for your hard work and dedication. It's moments like these that make me hopeful for the future!

And that’s a wrap! A huge thanks to our speakers and everyone who attended tonight in person and virtually!

See you at our next event! 👋🏼

The Rise of Populism and the Future of Economic Policy YouTube video by Columbia SIPA

What role did economic policy play in generating support for populism, and how can future economic policy better foster support for democracy? Our public discussion will explore those questions.
Join the discourse with us & @columbiaigp.bsky.social tonight at 5:30pm:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=41ts...

As SCOTUS begins to hear oral arguments today on whether President Trump’s IEEPA-imposed tariffs are legal, @equitablegrowth.bsky.social researcher Chris Bangert-Drowns is shedding light on the impact those tariffs are having on American workers.