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National Journal Obama's Approval Rating Rebounds Despite Divisions Over Economic Policies
Americans remain split almost evenly on the impact of the president's economy policies and overall job performance.
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Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters Are Americans Over Their Economic Anxiety Yet?
Despite a strong dollar and an improving job market, a new poll suggests: not quite.
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www.GlynLowe.com/Flickr/The Atlantic Workplace Suicides Are on the Rise
And rates are particularly high among people working in law enforcement, farming, and auto repair, a new study found.
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Flickr/Got Credit Some Americans Depend on Their Tax Refunds to Survive
The survey reveals that a majority of Americans plan to use their refunds to pay off debt or cover basic necessities.
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Americans Want a Raise
Despite tentative optimism about their future prospects, most Americans are frustrated with wage growth and the cost of living.
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Madeleine Deaton/Flickr Americans Prefer Their Solutions Locally Sourced
Recent battles over national politics, government spending, and the future of the country has left many disillusioned with federal policies.
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What Can Americans Do to Improve Their Cities and Towns?
A new national poll shows that people are looking to local businesses, non-profits, and volunteers for bold solutions--not to federal government.
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The Atlantic The Sexism of Startup Land
Is the road to success more difficult for female entrepreneurs?
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James Lawler Duggan/Reuters What Do Americans Prioritize When Picking a Place to Live?
According to a new poll, economic mobility and diversity are key components of a good city or town.
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What Americorps Has Learned From Silicon Valley
In the new world of community service, simply reaching lots of people with volunteers is not good enough.
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Robert Galbraith/Reuters America's Unemployment Insurance Programs Need to Be Reimagined
For some workers, the recession produced historically long stretches of joblessness. A new Brookings study suggests ways to counteract that.
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Clockwise: Max Whittaker/Reuters, Stringer/Reuters, David Ryder/Reuters, Stringer/Reuters How Do Americans Feel About Where They Live?
Surprisingly, most say their communities are heading in the right direction.
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Jim Bourg/Reuters Have Americans Officially Given Up on Washington?
Poll results reveal an overwhelming preference for stronger local leadership, and less federal input.
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National Journal Americans Give Up On Washington
A new national poll shows that Americans now think state and local institutions are best equipped to solve the country's major problems.
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Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects A New Life for Dead Malls
Developers have had to to get creative when it comes to salvaging America's failing shopping centers, turning them into hospitals, churches, and even parks.
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Maryland GovPics/Flickr From Public Housing to a Home of One's Own
A program in Montgomery County, Maryland, helps enrollees never pay rent again.
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Kevin Lamarque/Reuters The Puzzling Geography of Workers' Compensation
In Pennsylvania, losing an eye on the job warrants as much as $261,525. In Alabama, it can only get you $27,280.
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Molly Riley/Reuters What 27 Weeks of Unemployment Does to the American Worker
Though the economy is improving, a third of those still looking for work have been jobless for more than six months.
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Why the Gap Between Worker Pay and Productivity Is So Problematic
Labor has become more efficient and profitable, but employees aren't sharing in the benefits.
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National Journal This is How You Remove the Roadblocks to Homeownership
Americans often need to first take small steps to improve their chances of landing a mortgage.
