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Fall 2019: Common Ground

How bipartisanship produced the largest land conservation legislation in a decade.
Congress Passes the Largest Conservation Bill in a Decade

On March 12, President Donald Trump signed into law the largest land conservation legislation in a decade. But it almost didn’t happen. Finally poised for congressional votes in late 2018 after intense negotiations, the legislation—which affects large swaths of the American West and touches nearly every state—died in the budget stalemate that closed much of the federal government for more than a month.

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Philadelphia: A City In Motion

A bump in population from immigrants and young people is just one of the positive changes for Philadelphia over the past decade. But challenges remain for the city.

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Religious Views on Evolution Depends on How They’re Asked

More than a century and a half after Charles Darwin published his groundbreaking thesis on the development of life, the subject of evolution remains a contentious one for Americans and, in particular, for those who are religious.

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The Role of Efficient Regulation in Building Vibrant Economies

State lawmakers and economic development managers are always looking for opportunities to improve the regulatory climate for businesses. But too often, proposed solutions set up a false choice between growing the economy and adequately protecting public health, the environment, and consumers.

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Trust Magazine features articles on The Pew Charitable Trusts’ efforts to address the challenges of a changing world by illuminating issues, creating common ground, and advancing ambitious projects that lead to tangible progress