The balanced budget amendment would enact a permanent austerity policy and represent an overwhelming conservative victory in the fight to shape the nation’s economic system.
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The Graduate Journal of American University's School of Public Affairs
Politics
Problems Arise in the Bipartisan Support for Big Tech Regulation
Recent scandals have put Big Tech back on the political agenda, but clear ideological differences between parties show that regulation is still a long way off.
N.B.A. — No Bad-Mouthing Allowed
The NBA is attempting to balance their players’ and fans’ voices while playing nice with the CCP and profiting from China’s lucrative market.
India Walton — An Electoral Anomaly or an Ideological Paradigm Shift?
The U.S. needs political parties that are responsive to the needs of constituents. We need change, and we need more people like India Walton running for office.
Reharmonizing America’s Rule of Law
Judicial deference to federal agencies, administrative lawmaking, and executive overreach widen the chasm between U.S. citizens and those who shape our society.
What Was, Is, and Will Be in the “Build Back Better” Agenda?
Though two attempts to advance the Build Back Better Act have stalled in the House of Representatives, Congressional Democrats are now inside the 40-yard line.
Current Reproductive Health Methods Already Decrease Abortion Rates
Abortion bans don’t reduce abortions, but easy access to birth control substantially reduces unwanted pregnancies without harming reproductive health.
How Will the Courts Respond to the Rise in Reactionary Laws?
The Supreme Court is poised rule conservatively on future decisions in a way that shifts the country further to the right.
The People’s Response Act: Can We Reimagine Public Safety?
Most Americans do not expect the criminal justice system to prevent crime and ensure a fair administration of justice. If we want to build safer communities and trust in our justice system, the People’s Response Act offers a way forward.