Julia Vanella is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. The term redlining is “the practice of denying a creditworthy applicant a… Read more “Asthma: The Surviving Symptom of Redlining in Low-Income Communities of Color”
The Value of Statistical Life: Tradeoffs between the Cure and the Problem Itself
Catherine Kaufman is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a second-year MPA student. Back in March, President Donald Trump tweeted, “WE CANNOT LET THE CURE… Read more “The Value of Statistical Life: Tradeoffs between the Cure and the Problem Itself”
Looking to Other Countries for a New Model of Government Housing
Brett Litzler is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. The United States has a tumultuous history with government-run housing. Throughout the… Read more “Looking to Other Countries for a New Model of Government Housing”
Space Force is No Joke: The Need for U.S. Space Policy Under Biden’s Administration
Madison Grady is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a second-year MPP student. NDAA 2019 Last December, Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)… Read more “Space Force is No Joke: The Need for U.S. Space Policy Under Biden’s Administration”
The Policy and Politics of Prescription Drugs
Ben White is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. The Rising Costs of Prescription Drugs Drug prices in the U.S. have… Read more “The Policy and Politics of Prescription Drugs”
The Battle In Our Grocery Aisles
Sean Parker is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a second-year ENRP student. The Emergence of Plant-Based Meat The emergence of plant-based meat alternatives has… Read more “The Battle In Our Grocery Aisles”
How California’s Ban on Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics Paves the Way for Clean Beauty Products
Julia Vanella is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. The definition of the term “fragrance” is a sweet or pleasant scent.… Read more “How California’s Ban on Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics Paves the Way for Clean Beauty Products”
Are Publicly Owned Utilities America’s Way Forward?
Brett Litzler is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. America’s electrical grid is becoming increasingly run down and outdated. Weather-related power… Read more “Are Publicly Owned Utilities America’s Way Forward?”
COVID-19 and Structural Racism: How Policies Can Address Disparities
Catherine Kaufman is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a second-year MPA student. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve heard one phrase over and over again:… Read more “COVID-19 and Structural Racism: How Policies Can Address Disparities”
Banning TikTok: The Future of U.S. Technology Policy
Madison Grady is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a second-year MPP student. This is a follow-up to my previously published data privacy article, here. … Read more “Banning TikTok: The Future of U.S. Technology Policy”
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