The following is an op-ed and does not necessarily reflect the views of Policy Perspectives or the Trachtenberg school. Madison Grady, MPP Staff Writer, Brief Policy Perspectives In… Read more “Op-Ed: Helicopter Money Is Not the Solution to the COVID-19 Panic”
The Crisis of Reproductive Healthcare: What Are CPCs and Why Do They Matter?
Olivia Shaffett, MPA Staff Writer, Brief Policy Perspectives With an estimated 2,700 crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) currently operating in the United States, CPCs have become a fixture in many Americans’… Read more “The Crisis of Reproductive Healthcare: What Are CPCs and Why Do They Matter?”
Left Behind: The Need For Program Evaluation In Women’s Incarceration
Kaid Ray-Tipton, MPA Staff Writer, Brief Policy Perspectives Marginalized and Forgotten Incarceration captures society’s most marginalized people. The vast majority of America’s carceral facilities are filled with men–89… Read more “Left Behind: The Need For Program Evaluation In Women’s Incarceration”
Can Public Policy Make Youth Football Safer?
Catherine Kaufman, MPA Staff Writer, Brief Policy Perspectives Super Bowl LIV was a huge event and a historic win for the Kansas City Chiefs. About 149 million viewers tuned in… Read more “Can Public Policy Make Youth Football Safer?”
Liquidity Concerns and the Fed’s Expanding Role in the Repo Market
Kim Wilson, MPP Staff Writer, Brief Policy Perspectives Since Sept. 2019, financial markets reporting has covered turmoil in the repo market. Not to be confused with cars being repossessed for… Read more “Liquidity Concerns and the Fed’s Expanding Role in the Repo Market”
The U.S. Electoral College: Past, Present, and Future
Sydney Hamilton, MPA Staff Writer, Brief Policy Perspectives In the wake of the 2016 presidential election, the media, political parties, and everyday Americans have heavily scrutinized the Electoral… Read more “The U.S. Electoral College: Past, Present, and Future”
Are We Safe? Vulnerabilities in the U.S. Missile Defense System
Madison Grady, MPP Staff Writer, Brief Policy Perspectives Iran Attack on Iraq Airbase At approximately 11:00 p.m. on January 7th, 2020, American troops at Ain al-Asad airbase in… Read more “Are We Safe? Vulnerabilities in the U.S. Missile Defense System”
Understanding the Community Reinvestment Act and Its Modernization Proposals
Kim Wilson, MPP Staff Writer, Brief Policy Perspectives In 1977, President Jimmy Carter signed the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) into law. Congress enacted the CRA to combat redlining… Read more “Understanding the Community Reinvestment Act and Its Modernization Proposals”
Today’s Public Administrators: Gunnar Haberl
Olivia Shaffett, MPA Staff Writer, Brief Policy Perspectives Today’s Public Administrators asks administrators working in the public sector about their experience implementing and shaping policy on the… Read more “Today’s Public Administrators: Gunnar Haberl”
Hate Crime Legislation in Indiana: Analyzing Indiana’s Place in Nationwide Effort to Hold Perpetrators Accountable
Niloofar Asgari, MPA Staff Writer, Brief Policy Perspectives The United States is known for its vast diversity. However, the prevalence of hate crimes remains a concern for victimized… Read more “Hate Crime Legislation in Indiana: Analyzing Indiana’s Place in Nationwide Effort to Hold Perpetrators Accountable”
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