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Stirring the Melting Pot
Of the 20 men who have held the Presidency since 1900, Warren Harding may be the most forgotten. Indeed, in nearly every name recognition...
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Apr 23, 20235 min read


Impacting Climate Policy: The Pandemic, Polarization, and You
You’re wearing your pajamas and fuzzy slippers while sitting in your bedroom. You’re also on an important Zoom call and it’s 2 pm in the...
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Jan 7, 20234 min read


Post-COVID: Why Aren’t We Addressing Sexual Health Testing with a Similar Urgency?
50% of sexually active people will have at least one sexually transmitted infection by the age of 25. The frequency and severity of the...
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Apr 8, 20215 min read


One In, Two Out: Trump’s Ambitious Regulatory Regime
Public perception, especially among liberals and critics, is that the Trump administration has been blundering about, focused more on...
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Nov 3, 20175 min read


Untangling the City: Congestion Pricing in the Big Apple
Between emergency repair work at Penn Station and constant delays on an aging and overcrowded subway system, New York City commuters just...
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Nov 3, 20175 min read


Minding Mines: The Imperative for Making Nuclear Energy Cleaner
On December 20, 1951, the United States switched on the first peaceful nuclear power reactor the world had ever seen: Experimental...
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May 12, 20176 min read


Mr. 305: Miami Beach’s Questionable Climate Change Policy
Miami Beach has often styled itself as the perfect tourist destination by the ocean; a modern day Atlantis. But this comparison may soon...
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Dec 14, 20166 min read


Down the Drain: Revising Cap-and-Trade for California
Facing incessant drought, cities across the state of California have been forced to consider every potential water-saving measure. But...
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Dec 14, 20167 min read


Lead Astray: Environmental Regulation and Racism
Perhaps the most defining characteristic of racism in the United States is its pervasiveness. It goes beyond personal attitudes and seeps...
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Nov 16, 20165 min read


Beyond the Poverty Line: Pitfalls in Discussing the Poor
Sandra Killet, a single mother of two in New York City, ostensibly lives in poverty, at least according to most people’s intuitive...
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Apr 18, 20166 min read


Physician Assisted Suicide’s Demographic Divide
On November 1, 2014, Brittany Maynard ingested lethal medication to commit physician-assisted suicide (PAS). Her decision to take her own...
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Nov 29, 20155 min read


Wedded in Legacy: The First Lady’s Importance in Crafting the National Policy Agenda
With just over twelve months remaining for the Obama administration, the public’s attention has been focused on the president’s legacy....
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Nov 19, 20155 min read


The Criminalization of Homelessness
Approximately one year ago, Fort Lauderdale made national headlines after prosecuting a 90-year-old homeless activist and two pastors for...
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Nov 17, 20156 min read


Acting Where Congress Will Not: Infrastructure and State Legislatures
According to Gallup, only 14 percent of Americans approve of the job Congress is doing. This lack of faith in the government is evident...
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Nov 2, 20154 min read


Gendered Train Cars: A Policy With Mixed Results
This August, before becoming leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn faced backlash in the wake of his proposed plan to prevent sexual...
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Oct 29, 20154 min read


Why We Need the Cadillac Tax: Good Policy for Healthcare
Scheduled to take effect in less than three years, the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) so-called “Cadillac tax” is one of the most...
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Oct 8, 20154 min read


Before the Court Again: Will the Wording of Obamacare Be Its Downfall?
Having déjà vu? The Affordable Care Act is once again facing a significant challenge in the Supreme Court this week. The piece of...
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Mar 19, 20155 min read


What is the Best Way to Provide a Social Safety Net?
The Positives of Private Philanthropy Story by Benjamin Koatz Across the country, private organizations aren’t waiting for big government...
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Mar 12, 20156 min read


Was Sochi Worth the Trouble?
The Sochi Games have closed, and I am sure many citizens of Russia are wondering: was it worth it? The Olympics are expensive and...
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Mar 3, 20142 min read
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