The imbalance between children in foster care and adopted children will persist if our government continues to allow religious adoption agencies to deny adoption access to LGBTQ+ couples.
The Public Purpose
The Graduate Journal of American University's School of Public Affairs
Social Policy
She Shoots, She Scores, and She Still Earns Less Than Boys
Wage gap policies only go so far in changing society’s traditions. We need changemakers to get the ball rolling and make tangible change for all American women.
Congress, the Time Is NOW! We Need National Paid Family Leave
Through paid family leave, the FAMILY Act would promote economic security, race and gender equality, and create a more level playing field for businesses.
Families Belong Together: The “Zero-Tolerance” Policy Dilemma and Family Border Separation
In May 2018, the Trump administration released its “zero-tolerance” policy wherein immigration and border security officials were to utilize stringent — and arguably inhumane — tactics targeted at mass detention and deportation of individuals crossing the U.S....
Improving Work-Life Balance in the US
The state inherently plays a role in the lives of its citizens. Through the implementation or removal of laws, government policies promote a wide range of behaviors by providing or diminishing incentives. Regarding family policy, the conservative approach is to...
Origins of the Rohingya Refugee Crisis
Since violence erupted in the Rakhine State of Myanmar on Aug. 25, 2017, Rohingya people have been fleeing across the border at an alarming rate. The New York Times reported on Sept. 26, 2017, that the number of new arrivals in the neighboring country of Bangladesh...
The Consequences of School Voucher Programs
The appointment of Betsy Devos as the Education Secretary reignited controversy over school voucher programs, but vouchers are not a saving grace for students.
Xenophobic Violence in South Africa
Nigerian-owned properties and places of worship were destroyed during xenophobic attacks in South Africa. More must be done to ensure the victims’ wellbeing.
Denying Students the Services They Need to Succeed
Every day, students with disabilities are neglected and fall further behind. We must ensure all students persevere in an environment that allows them to succeed.