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”
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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?”
Continuous Coverage and the Unwinding of the Public Health Emergency
Andres De La Torre is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. The Public Health Emergency In March 2020, the Secretary of… Read more “Continuous Coverage and the Unwinding of the Public Health Emergency”
Op-Ed: How Build Back Better’s Universal Pre-K and Affordable Childcare Provisions Fall Short of Being Transformative Policies
David Trimmer is a guest contributor to Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPA student. The U.S. House recently passed a version of President Biden’s domestic spending… Read more “Op-Ed: How Build Back Better’s Universal Pre-K and Affordable Childcare Provisions Fall Short of Being Transformative Policies”
Mentorship Legislation Makes it to the National Stage
Evan Linett is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. Two major pieces of federal legislation are seeking to expand funding for… Read more “Mentorship Legislation Makes it to the National Stage”
GW WonkCast S6E3: How the Government Works – Profiles in Courage and Modern Bulwarks of Justice
Even if individual action doesn’t permanently change the course of public policy, it can still make a splash. In this episode, WonkCast host William Somes discusses individuals… Read more “GW WonkCast S6E3: How the Government Works – Profiles in Courage and Modern Bulwarks of Justice”
In order to combat climate change, the United States must look to expand its global nuclear infrastructure
Giovanni Liguori is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. Climate change poses an unprecedented threat to our planet as we know… Read more “In order to combat climate change, the United States must look to expand its global nuclear infrastructure”
Closing the Medicaid Coverage Gap Through the Build Back Better Act
Andres De La Torre 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… Read more “Closing the Medicaid Coverage Gap Through the Build Back Better Act”
Promoting Fentanyl Test Strips Could be a Vital Tool In Combating the Opioid Epidemic
Ryan Greenstein is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPA student. In October 2017, the Acting Health and Human Services Secretary declared the… Read more “Promoting Fentanyl Test Strips Could be a Vital Tool In Combating the Opioid Epidemic”
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