The U.S. government has failed, not only to address the rapid spread of COVID-19, but to provide a social safety net for all Americans.
The Public Purpose
The Graduate Journal of American University's School of Public Affairs
Politics
America Needs a New Progressive Era to Restore Democracy
Americans can draw inspiration from Progressive-Era activism to resolve the paralysis and inequity of our politics and guarantee democratic legitimacy.
Democrats’ Student Debt Relief Plans Provide a Path to Financial Stability
As the pandemic and economy worsen, student loans are a major source of economic burden, with Americans holding over $1.7 trillion dollars in student debt.
Trump’s Racist Appeal to Suburbia and Its Place in the US History of Housing Segregation
Trump has resorted to using racial dog whistles to solidify his support among white suburbanites and portray himself as a savior for white neighborhoods.
America Lacks an Equal, Representative Voting System
Many Americans are concerned about something that should be simple: voting. But in America, disenfranchisement is systemic and ongoing.
Space Force: A Dangerous Frontier
The Space Force has been the subject of ridicule, and potential missteps by the U.S. or its allies could precipitate an arms race and renew global conflict.
The Price of Approval for Erdoğan
Erdoğan’s plan to deport the displaced population is short-sighted and politically motivated rather than an adequate valuation of the potential benefits…
Minimum Wage Revisited: Why Policymakers Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Raise the Wage
Increasing the minimum wage would benefit large numbers of low-income Americans, while fears of significant unemployment or inflation are largely exaggerated.
The Limits of Our Free Press
Fake news and post-truth politics seem to be the word on everyone’s tongues these days when they talk about the Free Press and today’s news media.