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Funding Reform Can Improve Public Education
A reformed state-local funding model is the most effective for public education, allowing both the state and local governments to support schools while providing the best quality possible in an efficient manner.
Globalization, China, and the United States
The U.S. must balance protectionism with international cooperation to counter the growing political and economic influence of China.
A Future Without the Filibuster
Without the filibuster and with more legislation passed, voters could judge their senators on tangible policies and voting records. For those who favor responsiveness over milquetoast compromises, revoking or reforming the filibuster is a step forward.
The HIV Vaccine Won’t Save Us
With the announcement of a vaccine in the works, HIV could become a thing of the past. However, if HIV policies continue to ignore the current racial gaps in treatment and prevention, their outcomes will be nothing short of failure.
The Unknown Family Separation Policy: Parental Rights and Child Custody During Incarceration
Preserving family bonds should be of the utmost importance to domestic lawmakers, organizers, parents, and the international community. Above all else, the termination of child custody during parental incarceration must not be permanent and irreversible.
DC Leaders Should Focus on Voting Rights — But Not Just at the Federal Level
Although at least 15 cities and localities across the country allow non-citizens to vote in local elections, green card holders — who are lawful permanent residents of the city — don’t have a say in D.C. local elections.
Threats to Sabotage the Peruvian University Reform Continue
Although experts support improvements to Peru’s University Reform, the recent efforts to revert to a state of autoregulation could prove disastrous to the education system’s quality and detrimental for students.
The Bundle Blunder? The HLOGA’s Effects on Money & Influence in Politics
Bundling is incredibly lucrative for political campaigns, allowing “front” organizations to disguise individual, business, and interest groups’ contributions.
America’s Future Depends on a Permanent, Expanded Child Tax Credit
The Expanded Child Tax Credit deserves to live well beyond the COVID crisis and serve as the foundation for our future efforts to combat childhood poverty.
The US Needs a New International Trade Consensus
Now that U.S. policymakers are recognizing the errors of unrestricted free trade, it’s time to establish a new economic consensus to correct prior mistakes.
What Professional Associations Owe to Their Young Members
Young members are vital to the success of professional associations. As a result, many associations invest in advisory committees, alter communication strategies, and host events to attract and engage young members. But even as associations make these changes, costs will continue to prevent members from joining.
An Opportunity to Restore Felon Voting Rights in Arizona
Nearly half the people in the world barred from voting due to criminal history live in the United States. To champion democracy over authoritarianism, we must address this injustice.
The Challenges of Broadband Policy in the US
As more public services rely on digital technologies, the exercise of citizenship depends on access to a reliable and affordable high-speed internet connection. In that sense, broadband is as essential as electricity or running water for U.S. citizens.
Funding Reform Can Improve Public Education
A reformed state-local funding model is the most effective for public education, allowing both the state and local governments to support schools while providing the best quality possible in an efficient manner.
Globalization, China, and the United States
The U.S. must balance protectionism with international cooperation to counter the growing political and economic influence of China.
A Future Without the Filibuster
Without the filibuster and with more legislation passed, voters could judge their senators on tangible policies and voting records. For those who favor responsiveness over milquetoast compromises, revoking or reforming the filibuster is a step forward.
The HIV Vaccine Won’t Save Us
With the announcement of a vaccine in the works, HIV could become a thing of the past. However, if HIV policies continue to ignore the current racial gaps in treatment and prevention, their outcomes will be nothing short of failure.
The Unknown Family Separation Policy: Parental Rights and Child Custody During Incarceration
Preserving family bonds should be of the utmost importance to domestic lawmakers, organizers, parents, and the international community. Above all else, the termination of child custody during parental incarceration must not be permanent and irreversible.