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  • Losing Ground in Latin America and the Caribbean

    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

    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

    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

    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”

  • The Costs of Mass Deportation

    The Costs of Mass Deportation

    Matias Bidegaray is a staff writer and first-year MPP student. President-elect Donald Trump has long promised mass deportations as a part of his immigration policy. In his 2016… Read more “The Costs of Mass Deportation”