The Coast Guard, Congress, and DHS must work together to build new heavy icebreakers and national security cutters to ensure the service remains “always ready.”
The Public Purpose
The Graduate Journal of American University's School of Public Affairs
Dan Durak
Running on Empty? The Colorado River in Crisis
Years of drought have lowered the water supply of the Colorado River. As the population grows, can federal and state governments restore the river’s life?
Stringent Cyber Policy Under a Trump Administration?
The Obama administration made cybersecurity a top priority. After campaigning on the issue, what will President Trump do to improve the cyber resilience?
Trucking Along: A Future for Speed-Limiting Devices?
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has recently pushed for the Department of Transportation (DOT) to finalize a rule that would require electronic speed-limiting devices for large trucks and buses. As DOT and other agencies prep for the incoming Administration and...
G-7 Cybersecurity Accord Aims to Protect Financial Institutions
G7 leaders recently agreed on guidelines to protect global financial institutions from cyberattacks. Will a new administration pursue cybersecurity through a multinational or unilateral approach?
Sinking Into Debt: Can Congress Move Quickly Enough To Save Puerto Rico?
With over $72 billion in debt, Puerto Rico is in the midst of a battle in Congress and the courts to help bring relief to its 3 million U.S. citizens.
May It Please the Court … but Mostly the Senate
Justice Scalia’s recent passing has created a political hailstorm, bringing the Supreme Court into the heat of electoral primary politics.
Connectivity Error: The Access Gap in Broadband Internet
A lack of broadband internet access can stifle education, the economy, and labor force competitiveness. A comprehensive solution requires private innovation and government resources.
End-of-Life Care in the US: Towards a Patient-Centered Approach
Hospice and palliative care remain vital for end-of-life patients to manage their symptoms and live peacefully within the comfort of their own homes.
Guest Worker Programs and the 2016 Election
Guest worker programs should include worker protections and a pathway to legal protection to incentivize labor participation and a more robust workforce.
The Individual and Retirement Security
As solutions to preserve Social Security are explored, reforming our retirement savings system is the best way to ensure a secure retirement for our workforce.