Data and Findings
Having a strong base of evidence is critical to conveying the need for improving the diversity of governing bodies — and informing the strategies for getting there. It is an important foundational step toward bridging equity gaps and developing better, more inclusive policies.
Research on Racial Diversity
Racial Diversity Among Senate Committee Top Staff, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies | 2021​
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Report card of Diversity of Top Staff Hires by New Members in the 117th Congress (2021-2022) Tracking Tool and Media Release, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies | 2020
Racial Diversity Among Top Staff in Senate Personal Offices Executive Summary, Infographic, and Full Report, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies | 2020​
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Racial Diversity Among Top U.S. House Staff Executive Summary and Full Report, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies | 2018
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Supporting Diverse Staff Members
Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent Best Practices, Modernization Staff Association and POPVOX LegiDash | 2021
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Making Congress a Better Place to Work,​ Brookings | 2021
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Your Team Could Be Hurting – Here’s How Managers and Leaders Can Help, Congressional Management Foundation | 2021
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House of Representatives Working From Home Guide, Modernization Staff Association | 2020
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​The Color of Congress: Racial Representation Among Interns in the U.S. House of Representatives, Pay Our Interns | 2020