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”
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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”
Losing Ground in Latin America and the Caribbean
Matias Bidegaray is a staff writer and first-year MPP student. In December of last year, former President Biden embarked on a trip to South America, where his administration… Read more “Losing Ground in Latin America and the Caribbean”
TANF After 28 Years: 3 Possibilities for Reform
Caroline Wendzel is a staff writer and second-year MPP student. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)—or “welfare”—is one of the most well-known governmental programs aimed at reducing… Read more “TANF After 28 Years: 3 Possibilities for Reform”
The Affirmative Action Aftermath: New Trends in College Admissions
Azia Richardson-Williams is a staff writer and first-year MPA student. For many students, the summer between junior and senior year marks a pivotal moment—transforming dreams of higher… Read more “The Affirmative Action Aftermath: New Trends in College Admissions”
Equity and the D.C. Better Bus Initiative
Chase Karbon is a staff writer and first-year MPP student. Equity will be one of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) focuses as it implements its Better… Read more “Equity and the D.C. Better Bus Initiative”
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