David Trimmer is a guest contributor to Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPA student Recently, Senator Joe Manchin announced his opposition to the Build Back Better… Read more “Op-Ed: Senator Romney’s Child Allowance Program is this Congress’ Last Chance to Permanently Cut Child Poverty”
GW WonkCast: Interview with Policy Perspectives’ Allison Woolverton
Join WonkCast host William Somes for a special interview with Policy Perspectives author Allison Woolverton, who’s research titled Management of an Aquifer Threatened by Saltwater Intrusion will… Read more “GW WonkCast: Interview with Policy Perspectives’ Allison Woolverton”
Examining the Irreparable Legacy of the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrants Responsibility Act (IIRIRA)
Christina Prinvil is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a second-year MPP student. In September 2021, the world watched as thousands of Haitian refugees, seeking… Read more “Examining the Irreparable Legacy of the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrants Responsibility Act (IIRIRA)”
The Federal Revolving Door – Can it Ever be Closed?
Ryan Greenstein is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPA student. The public has often looked upon the government’s revolving door, a metaphor… Read more “The Federal Revolving Door – Can it Ever be Closed?”
Occupational Exposure and Risk of Breast Cancer of Female Workers in the United States
Julia Vanella is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a second-year MPP student. Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women in the United… Read more “Occupational Exposure and Risk of Breast Cancer of Female Workers in the United States”
Continuous Coverage and the Unwinding of the Public Health Emergency
Andres De La Torre is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. The Public Health Emergency In March 2020, the Secretary of… Read more “Continuous Coverage and the Unwinding of the Public Health Emergency”
Op-Ed: How Build Back Better’s Universal Pre-K and Affordable Childcare Provisions Fall Short of Being Transformative Policies
David Trimmer is a guest contributor to Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPA student. The U.S. House recently passed a version of President Biden’s domestic spending… Read more “Op-Ed: How Build Back Better’s Universal Pre-K and Affordable Childcare Provisions Fall Short of Being Transformative Policies”
Mentorship Legislation Makes it to the National Stage
Evan Linett is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. Two major pieces of federal legislation are seeking to expand funding for… Read more “Mentorship Legislation Makes it to the National Stage”
GW WonkCast S6E3: How the Government Works – Profiles in Courage and Modern Bulwarks of Justice
Even if individual action doesn’t permanently change the course of public policy, it can still make a splash. In this episode, WonkCast host William Somes discusses individuals… Read more “GW WonkCast S6E3: How the Government Works – Profiles in Courage and Modern Bulwarks of Justice”
The Sexual Abuse to Prison Pipeline: What is it, and What Can Be Done?
Leisha Goel is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. Over the last 20 years, the number of juveniles placed in the… Read more “The Sexual Abuse to Prison Pipeline: What is it, and What Can Be Done?”
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