Evan Linett is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. Student Loan Debt Is A Widespread Problem Every year, more Americans take… Read more “Pressure Builds for Biden, Congress to Act on Student Loan Forgiveness”
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The Malaria Vaccine is Groundbreaking, but There Are Obstacles Ahead
Leisha Goel is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. After more than 130 years since the malaria-causing parasites were named by… Read more “The Malaria Vaccine is Groundbreaking, but There Are Obstacles Ahead”
How Racism Has Shaped the Presence of Urban Tree Cover in Public Spaces
Julia Vanella is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a second-year MPP student. Urban Design Is Not Neutral The availability of shade, such as trees,… Read more “How Racism Has Shaped the Presence of Urban Tree Cover in Public Spaces”
GW WonkCast S6E4: A Case Study of Waste Management in Maine with Sarah Nichols
Join WonkCast host William Somes for a special interview with Sarah Nichols, the Sustainable Maine Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine, an environmental advocacy organization.… Read more “GW WonkCast S6E4: A Case Study of Waste Management in Maine with Sarah Nichols”
How the United States’ Policies to Address the HIV Epidemic Can Help Us Beat COVID
Giovanni Liguori is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting every aspect of daily life and obligating… Read more “How the United States’ Policies to Address the HIV Epidemic Can Help Us Beat COVID”
Youth Criminalization in the United States
Bianca Onwukwe is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a second-year MPP student. Youth criminalization occurs when children or young adults experience extreme penalization… Read more “Youth Criminalization in the United States”
Op-Ed: Senator Romney’s Child Allowance Program is this Congress’ Last Chance to Permanently Cut Child Poverty
David Trimmer is a guest contributor to Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPA student Recently, Senator Joe Manchin announced his opposition to the Build Back Better… Read more “Op-Ed: Senator Romney’s Child Allowance Program is this Congress’ Last Chance to Permanently Cut Child Poverty”
GW WonkCast: Interview with Policy Perspectives’ Allison Woolverton
Join WonkCast host William Somes for a special interview with Policy Perspectives author Allison Woolverton, who’s research titled Management of an Aquifer Threatened by Saltwater Intrusion will… Read more “GW WonkCast: Interview with Policy Perspectives’ Allison Woolverton”
Examining the Irreparable Legacy of the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrants Responsibility Act (IIRIRA)
Christina Prinvil is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a second-year MPP student. In September 2021, the world watched as thousands of Haitian refugees, seeking… Read more “Examining the Irreparable Legacy of the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrants Responsibility Act (IIRIRA)”
The Federal Revolving Door – Can it Ever be Closed?
Ryan Greenstein is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPA student. The public has often looked upon the government’s revolving door, a metaphor… Read more “The Federal Revolving Door – Can it Ever be Closed?”
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