Tenneth Fairclough II

Dec 11, 2024 | dataforprogress.org | Anika Dandekar |Tenneth Fairclough II

By Anika Dandekar and Tenneth Fairclough IISince 1962, the U.S. has imposed a trade embargo on Cuba in response to its government’s communist ideology and former alliance with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Over the years, the embargo has been modified but remains largely in place. Since 1992, the United Nations has passed an annual nonbinding resolution condemning the U.S. embargo, and the adverse economic effects it has had on the Cuban people, including severe food and fuel shortages.

Oct 18, 2024 | dataforprogress.org | Tenneth Fairclough II

By Tenneth Fairclough II As the 2024 election quickly approaches and voters begin casting their ballots in several states ahead of November 5th, the issue of immigration continues to be a major point of debate, especially when it comes to the U.S. southern border.    Recent polling from Data for Progress, the Refugee Advocacy Lab, and Refugees International examined whether voters personally know a refugee and if that personal connection strengthens their support for certain immigration policies.

Jul 18, 2024 | dataforprogress.org | Tenneth Fairclough II

By Tenneth Fairclough II This year, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer along with Republican Senator Todd Young, Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich, and Republican Sen. Mike Rounds announced a long-awaited AI Policy Roadmap outlining policy priorities for artificial intelligence (AI), including significant investments in research and development for the new technology to the tune of $32 billion in annual spending.

Jul 9, 2024 | dataforprogress.org | Tenneth Fairclough II

By Tenneth Fairclough II Last year, big tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon spent than $25 billion on artificial intelligence (AI) startups. While there are growing concerns about the innovation of AI, these tech companies show no sign of slowing down their investment in this technology and integrating it into their consumer products. Indeed, AI received over in the first two quarterly earnings calls in 2024 for the top 20 stocks in the S&P 500.

Jun 26, 2024 | dataforprogress.org | Tenneth Fairclough II |Lew Blank |Rob Todaro

By Tenneth Fairclough II, Lew Blank, and Rob TodaroThe United States is facing a crisis in homelessness and housing affordability. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Annual Homelessness Assessment Report to Congress, approximately 653,100 people experienced homelessness on a single night in 2023, and the number of people experiencing homelessness increased by 12% between 2022 and 2023.