In this episode, the GW WonkCast team welcomes guests Richard Kahlenberg and Da’Shon Carr to speak about the repercussions of the recent Affirmative Action decision made by… Read more “GW WonkCast S7E2 – Leveling the field: What comes after Affirmative Action?”
GW WonkCast S7E1 – “Let’s Just Make It All Free”: A Conversation on State Welfare Policy with Matt Bruenig & David Trimmer
The GW WonkCast has returned! Season 7, Episode 1 begins after nearly a year hiatus with a new team, co-host Ali Ulin, co-host Nathan Varnell and producer… Read more “GW WonkCast S7E1 – “Let’s Just Make It All Free”: A Conversation on State Welfare Policy with Matt Bruenig & David Trimmer”
“Let’s Just Make It All Free”: A Conversation on State Welfare Policy with Matt Bruenig
David Trimmer is a staff writer and a second-year MPA student. Matt Bruenig is the founder of the People’s Policy Project, a think tank that aims to “publish… Read more ““Let’s Just Make It All Free”: A Conversation on State Welfare Policy with Matt Bruenig”
Uncapping the SALT Deduction Won’t Help Working Class Families
David Trimmer is a staff writer and a second-year MPA student. Introduction On February 8, 2023, Congress’s Bipartisan SALT Caucus relaunched with the hope of repealing the cap… Read more “Uncapping the SALT Deduction Won’t Help Working Class Families”
Sexism and the City
Julia Vanella is a contributing writer. She graduated from Trachtenberg with an MPP in December 2022. Women’s Unaccounted for Needs in Urban Design Cities and corresponding infrastructure have… Read more “Sexism and the City”
Op-ed: It’s Time to Expand the House of Representatives
David Trimmer is a staff writer and a second-year MPA student. Introduction Since 1913, the number of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives has remained at 435.… Read more “Op-ed: It’s Time to Expand the House of Representatives”
Op-ed: Recycling our cities: How policymakers can capitalize on the remote work revolution
Nathan Varnell is a staff writer and first-year MPA student. Going on three years since the COVID-19 pandemic’s onset, remote work is quickly rendering the 9-to-5 office model… Read more “Op-ed: Recycling our cities: How policymakers can capitalize on the remote work revolution”
Medicare Price Negotiation: Next Steps for Healthcare Reform
Patrick Carr is a staff writer and second-year MPP student. Signed into law by President Joe Biden in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) updated Medicare drug… Read more “Medicare Price Negotiation: Next Steps for Healthcare Reform”
Op-Ed: I am a Type 1 Diabetic. Here’s Why the FDA’s Menu Labeling Law Should Include Small Entities
Julia Vanella is contributing writer. She graduated from Trachtenberg with an MPP in December 2022. Personal Experience With the Lack of Nutritional Information at Restaurants In February 2022,… Read more “Op-Ed: I am a Type 1 Diabetic. Here’s Why the FDA’s Menu Labeling Law Should Include Small Entities”
Coping with the Far-Right: How Should the U.S. Handle Italy’s New Prime Minister?
Yaokun Shen is a staff writer and a second-year MPP student. The Italian Far Right The recent electoral victory of Giorgia Meloni and her party, Brothers of… Read more “Coping with the Far-Right: How Should the U.S. Handle Italy’s New Prime Minister?”