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?”
In order to combat climate change, the United States must look to expand its global nuclear infrastructure
Giovanni Liguori is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. Climate change poses an unprecedented threat to our planet as we know… Read more “In order to combat climate change, the United States must look to expand its global nuclear infrastructure”
Closing the Medicaid Coverage Gap Through the Build Back Better Act
Andres De La Torre is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. The following is an op-ed and does not necessarily reflect… Read more “Closing the Medicaid Coverage Gap Through the Build Back Better Act”
Promoting Fentanyl Test Strips Could be a Vital Tool In Combating the Opioid Epidemic
Ryan Greenstein is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPA student. In October 2017, the Acting Health and Human Services Secretary declared the… Read more “Promoting Fentanyl Test Strips Could be a Vital Tool In Combating the Opioid Epidemic”
GW WonkCast S6E2: How the Government Works – Electoral Systems and Partisanship in the 21st Century
Politicians in America are selected through democratic elections, but how do these elections work? What are the consequences of our electoral system, and do other countries do… Read more “GW WonkCast S6E2: How the Government Works – Electoral Systems and Partisanship in the 21st Century”
The Adverse Effects of Air Pollution on Fetuses’ Health
Julia Vanella is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. Air pollution “is a mix of hazardous substances from both human-made and… Read more “The Adverse Effects of Air Pollution on Fetuses’ Health”
With Federal Aid Available, D.C. Public Schools Should Expand Mental Health Resources for Students
Evan Linett is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. The following is an op-ed and does not necessarily reflect the… Read more “With Federal Aid Available, D.C. Public Schools Should Expand Mental Health Resources for Students”
ARPA-H, A New Model for Innovative Health Research
Ben White is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a second-year MPP student. Biomedical research has traditionally been slow and incremental, but the COVID-19 pandemic… Read more “ARPA-H, A New Model for Innovative Health Research”
Removing the Criminal Justice Information Questions from Job and College Applications
Emma Weiss is a staff writer for Brief Policy Perspectives and a first-year MPP student. The following is an op-ed and does not necessarily reflect the views… Read more “Removing the Criminal Justice Information Questions from Job and College Applications”
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