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
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
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
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
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”
Pillaging Public Health: The Reforms Standing Between Patients And Medicare
Patrick Carr is a former staff writer and alumnus of the Trachtenberg School. Last summer, The Lever interviewed Jenn Coffey, a former EMT and free-market Republican state legislator… Read more “Pillaging Public Health: The Reforms Standing Between Patients And Medicare”
The Education Balancing Act: AI Progression, Fairness and Biases
Sophia Alejandro is a staff writer and a first-year MPA student. As the education landscape changes, so do the means with which we teach students. From textbooks to… Read more “The Education Balancing Act: AI Progression, Fairness and Biases”
Following the Link: The Importance of Cross-Species Abuse Reporting
Caroline Wendzel is a staff writer and a first-year MPP student. For decades, researchers have documented a strong connection between interpersonal violence and animal abuse. This connection, commonly… Read more “Following the Link: The Importance of Cross-Species Abuse Reporting”
“Student Athletes, Not Employees”: NCAA’s Policy Plea to Congress
Julia Mattingly is a staff writer and first-year Ph.D. student. In the dynamic realm of collegiate athletics, a crucial moment is unfolding as the National Collegiate Athletic Association… Read more ““Student Athletes, Not Employees”: NCAA’s Policy Plea to Congress”
From Menstruation to Regulation: Understanding Data Privacy Laws and Period Tracker Apps
Kate Braddom is a staff writer and a first-year MPP student. In the era of online dating, wearable technologies and virtual workspaces, the emergence of ‘digital contraceptives’ seems… Read more “From Menstruation to Regulation: Understanding Data Privacy Laws and Period Tracker Apps”
Policy Perspectives 