Elevating Ocean-Based Climate Solutions
To advance the climate effort internationally, U.S. states and cities can champion the largely overlooked role of ocean ecosystems.
Reports
A Well-Rounded Education
America’s high school students need a rich and varied curriculum in order to be successful in high school, college, and beyond.
The Importance of NEPA Review for Infrastructure Projects
NEPA provides the public with information about the potential impacts of infrastructure projects and helps coordinate federal agency review and enforcement of numerous environmental, civil rights, and historic preservation statutes.
Protecting Basic Living Standards for LGBTQ People
New data show that nutrition and housing assistance, Medicaid, and unemployment benefits are critical to LGBTQ people’s economic security.
The Most Powerful Arctic Oil Lobby Group You’ve Never Heard Of
The Arctic Slope Regional Corporation spent more than half a million dollars in 2017 to convince Congress to allow oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Purchasing Public Benefits Through Public-Private Partnerships
The high-speed rail line proposed to run between Dallas and Houston demonstrates the potential value of investing public dollars in privately financed, for-profit transportation projects to purchase certain public benefits.
Combating Hate and White Nationalism in the Digital World
One year after the violent confrontation in Charlottesville stoked in large part by online hate groups, here’s what must be done to combat racism and break barriers in the digital world.
Income Inequality and Life Expectancy
Tobacco prevention public policies are proven to help reduce smoking rates, but they may also help increase life expectancy, particularly for lower-income populations.
Establishing a Research Collaborative in Support of District Schools and Students
Testimony Before Council Hearing on Bill 22-776: District of Columbia Education Research Advisory Board and Collaborative Establishment Amendment Act of 2018
What Turkey’s Political Changes Mean for U.S.-Turkish Relations
The United States should take a harder line with Turkey and begin to prepare for the potential implications of Erdoğan’s aggressive nationalism.
A Promising Model to Boost Retention for Part-Time Students
Bunker Hill Community College in Boston has seen improved retention for part-time students enrolled in learning communities.
Partnership in Peril
Defending the European Union, NATO, and other institutions will require robust, forward-looking reform.
Stalking as a Risk Factor for Future Gun Violence
Stalking is a known risk factor for future violence, and policymakers must act to ensure convicted stalkers do not have easy access to guns.
Investing in Charging Infrastructure for Plug-In Electric Vehicles
States should take steps to raise the $2.3 billion needed to build enough public electric vehicle chargers to support the United States’ carbon reduction goals.
Lessons From Watergate
A new era of presidential scandals creates opportunities for far-reaching reform.