David Trimmer is a staff writer and a second-year MPA student. IntroductionIn the United States, approximately 8.2 million people collect benefits from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI),… Read more “Op-ed: America’s Disability Programs Are in a Desperate State of Disrepair”
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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”
Removing the Criminal Justice Information Questions from Job and College Applications
Emma Weiss is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. The following is an op-ed and does not necessarily reflect the views… Read more “Removing the Criminal Justice Information Questions from Job and College Applications”
Reforming Policing Institutions: A Closer Look At EndSARS and BLM
Christina Prinvil is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. The following is an op-ed and does not necessarily reflect the views… Read more “Reforming Policing Institutions: A Closer Look At EndSARS and BLM”
The Right Policies for the Times: Unweaving UI, Paid Leave, and State Preemption
Libby Chamberlin is a 2020 graduate of the Trachtenberg School. She is a research intern with the State Fiscal Policy group at the Center on Budget and… Read more “The Right Policies for the Times: Unweaving UI, Paid Leave, and State Preemption”
The Pandemic and the Protests: Necessity and Perception of the National Guard
Nathalie Grogan is a 2019 MPP graduate of the Trachtenberg School. She is a research assistant in the Military, Veterans, and Society program at the Center for… Read more “The Pandemic and the Protests: Necessity and Perception of the National Guard”
Op-Ed: The Role of Ethics in Data-Driven Policymaking
Jenna Shelton, MPP Staff Writer, Brief Policy Perspectives The following is an op-ed and does not necessarily reflect the views of Policy Perspectives or the Trachtenberg school.… Read more “Op-Ed: The Role of Ethics in Data-Driven Policymaking”
GW WonkCast S4E2: Exploring D.C. Statehood
Our first guest of the season, Elizabeth Irons, is the founder of GWU’s chapter of Students for D.C. Statehood. Join us for a lively discussion of the… Read more “GW WonkCast S4E2: Exploring D.C. Statehood”
Reflections on the 2018 National Journal Conference
Eleven members of Policy Perspectives staff attended the National Journal Conference hosted by the Virginia Policy Review at the University of Virginia on Saturday, April 7, also… Read more “Reflections on the 2018 National Journal Conference”
Notes from the Policy Field: Movie Screening on Young Women of Color and the Juvenile Justice System
Event: Live at Urban: For Ahkeem: A Screening and Discussion on Young Women of Color and the Juvenile Justice System Event effectiveness rating: 5 stars (out of 5)… Read more “Notes from the Policy Field: Movie Screening on Young Women of Color and the Juvenile Justice System”
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