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Rachel Cohen Booth

Rachel Cohen Booth

Senior Policy Correspondent

    Latest articles by Rachel Cohen Booth

    Politics
    Why is the DNC accelerating Joe Biden’s nomination?Why is the DNC accelerating Joe Biden’s nomination?
    Politics

    An upcoming virtual roll call is deepening Democrats’ fight over Biden’s spot on the ticket.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Policy
    We deserve a more nuanced conversation about working momsWe deserve a more nuanced conversation about working moms
    Policy

    The “motherhood penalty” is more complicated than you think.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Innovation in child care is coming from a surprising source: Police departments
    Parenting

    Day care as public safety and public relations.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Homelessness
    What a big new Supreme Court decision could mean for homeless AmericansWhat a big new Supreme Court decision could mean for homeless Americans
    Homelessness

    The Grants Pass v. Johnson decision does not spell the end to fights over tent encampments in America.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Housing
    Yes in God’s backyard? This housing solution may be the answer to your prayers.Yes in God’s backyard? This housing solution may be the answer to your prayers.
    Housing

    Churches, mosques, and temples could change the game on affordable housing.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Policy
    The federal government’s new plan to (maybe) give renters straight cashThe federal government’s new plan to (maybe) give renters straight cash
    Policy

    A bold experiment to help tenants is advancing.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Housing
    A new strategy to house homeless peopleA new strategy to house homeless people
    Housing

    To clear tent encampments in cities, some leaders urge a focus beyond shelters.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Policy
    Rent control for child care?Rent control for child care?
    Policy

    Lawmakers in Minnesota want to cap out-of-pocket child care costs.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Child Care
    The child care cliff that wasn’tThe child care cliff that wasn’t
    Child Care

    We don’t need apocalyptic economic predictions to advocate for better family policy.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Health
    Here’s what sociologists want you to know about teen suicideHere’s what sociologists want you to know about teen suicide
    Health

    A new book on youth suicide clusters offers perspective on prevention.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth