My latest @npr.org story: A brain drain at the Census Bureau is roiling the federal agency in charge of producing #2030Census results, job numbers and other key statistics as the Trump administration continues to slash the federal government

PAA takes on Capitol Hill! These dedicated advocates will be meeting with their congressional delegations today to share important population research and advances. Go team! #PAA2025

🌸 Elizabeth Fussell and @NarayanSastry.bsky.social et al provide new perspective on return migration of New Orleans residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina. #PAA2025 @toddgardner.bsky.social myumi.ch/y1ndD

Urge congressional leaders to restore funding for SSA's Retirement and Disability Research Consortium. Read and sign the letter here: Individual: form.jotform.com/250574954215... Organization: form.jotform.com/250574414595...

Rob Santos was one of the good guys. A real shame that he’s stepping down. He will be missed.

In my latest @npr.org story, officials and data users warn that the reliability of the U.S. government statistics used to track the country’s economy and population is under threat because of budget concerns. That's before any new funding cuts by President Trump and Congress.

Concerning for sure, for many reasons.