The threat of gun violence and right-wing extremism far outweighs that of terrorism. Banning refugees is futile and could hinder counter-terrorism efforts.
The threat of gun violence and right-wing extremism far outweighs that of terrorism. Banning refugees is futile and could hinder counter-terrorism efforts.
In July 2011, the District of Columbia announced Sustainable DC – a plan to make DC the greenest, healthiest, and most livable city in the nation. One of the plan’s major initiatives aims to increase the District’s urban tree canopy, as investing in trees has been...
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.
Judicial deference to federal agencies, administrative lawmaking, and executive overreach widen the chasm between U.S. citizens and those who shape our society.
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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.
What an honor it is to present to you the 20th edition of The Public Purpose Journal, an academic journal by and for graduate students in American University’s School of Public Affairs (SPA). All the pieces, we believe, respond to the ever-present question in our field, “What is our public purpose?” That is the question we hope The Public Purpose Journal will continue answering for decades more to come.
In a political era known for its partisanship and substandard bills, to argue that complex Senate rules produce the opposite is nonsensical.
Americans can draw inspiration from Progressive-Era activism to resolve the paralysis and inequity of our politics and guarantee democratic legitimacy.