Vannia Yalan is a staff writer and second-year MPA student. In an era when global finance stands at the intersection of innovation and uncertainty, technology is reshaping… Read more “Rethinking Trust in Digital Finance, a Policy Insight at the BTC in DC Conference”
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Reimagining Cooperation in a Digital and Divided World: Reflections from the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings
Vannia Yalan is a staff writer and second-year MPA student. The 2025 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings brought together finance ministers, central bank governors, development experts, and civil… Read more “Reimagining Cooperation in a Digital and Divided World: Reflections from the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings”
Reclaiming Community and Building Equity Policy
Vannia Yalan is a staff writer and second-year MPA student. Place is more than geography: it is identity, opportunity, and belonging. This conviction was fiercely reinforced at… Read more “Reclaiming Community and Building Equity Policy”
Youth Leadership and the Future of Global Governance: Lessons from the Youth Vision Assembly in Amsterdam
Vannia Yalan is a staff writer and second-year MPA student. When I arrived in Amsterdam for the Youth Vision Assembly, I expected a conference about policy; what… Read more “Youth Leadership and the Future of Global Governance: Lessons from the Youth Vision Assembly in Amsterdam”
The Uncertainty Premium: The Impact of the Trump Administration Tariffs on Health Insurance Premiums
Leo Martin is a staff writer and second-year MPA student. In 2026, health insurance premiums will rise by the fastest rate since 2018; at the same time,… Read more “The Uncertainty Premium: The Impact of the Trump Administration Tariffs on Health Insurance Premiums”
From Theory to Practice: The Impact of Ranked-Choice Voting in New York City
Lydia Woodley is a staff writer and first-year MPA student. This November, the largest city in the United States elected a new mayor, but what has many… Read more “From Theory to Practice: The Impact of Ranked-Choice Voting in New York City”
Between Protection and Deportation: Deferred Action Dilemma for SIJS Youth
They were promised safety, then told to wait. Giovanna Calderon is a staff writer and first-year MPA student. In 1990, Congress created Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS),… Read more “Between Protection and Deportation: Deferred Action Dilemma for SIJS Youth “
Inequality By Design: The Gender Pay Gap Is Widening, Again
How much does 3 cents matter to you? Samantha Cotter is a staff writer and second-year MPP student. Since the 1960s, the gender pay gap has been… Read more “Inequality By Design: The Gender Pay Gap Is Widening, Again”
The Past, Present, and Future of the Housing Choice Voucher Program
Caroline Wendzel is a staff writer and second-year MPP student. More than 770,000 people in the United States are homeless. At the same time, Americans with housing… Read more “The Past, Present, and Future of the Housing Choice Voucher Program”
Two States, Two Insurance Crises
Chase Karbon is a staff writer and first-year MPP student. California and Florida have recently experienced devastating natural disasters resulting in billions of dollars of damage and… Read more “Two States, Two Insurance Crises”
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