The Federal government has abdicated responsibility in pursuing a fair and accurate count. Will cities fill the gap?
Days before the Fourth of July, as you planned your barbecue or dreamed of poolside bliss, the Federal Court ruled that there was no evidence that the Trump Administration had Continue Reading
You’re Killing Us on China, Mr. President
The Trump Administration’s recent moves to alienate our allies and retreat from the world cedes the US’ position of leadership to China, which has taken advantage of the void through its “Belt and Road Initiative.” The United States must offer its own robust and comprehensive strategy for international development, or risk losing its economic, security, and leadership advantages around the world.
Book Review: “The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage, and Fear in the Cyber Age”
In his new book, “The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage, and Fear in the Cyber Age”, New York Times national security correspondent David E. Sanger sheds light on how cyberwarfare permeates everyday lives, preoccupies world leaders, and poses unparalleled challenges.
The Files are Inside the Computer: Congress and Computer Literacy
The Digital Age is here. Policymakers can continue to ignore the techies and their idealism, however, to do so risk politicians relegating themselves to irrelevance.
No Amnesty for Americans
These war crimes should outrage civilians and service members alike, as they violate both American military rules of engagement and international law.
Good Policy Makes Good Politics
Unlike politics, policy is about tomorrow. We do ourselves a disservice if we allow today’s cynicism to prevent us from investing in the future.
Artificial Intelligence and the New Nuclear Age
The global competition for artificial intelligence and new nuclear weapons will soon pose unprecedented policy challenges. Future decisionmakers and thinkers must be equipped with technological expertise as well as a greater capacity to harness innovations to public goods.
A Mayor’s View of Why Policy (Still) Matters
Former Mayor of Philadelphia Michael Nutter reflects on his lessons in leadership from two terms in office, provides a window into the policymaking process, gives his thoughts on the current political landscape, and explains why he believes that this is a better time than any other to study public policy.
Making North Korea WannaCry
It seems that the U.S. government has attributed the WannaCry attacks to North Korea as tactic of minimal escalation in conjunction with an attempt at diplomatic deterrence.
Homelessness in New York City
During the first debate of the 2017 election, Mayor de Blasio said his ambitious plan for developing 400,000 affordable housing units would solve the crisis. Unfortunately, solving the problem is far more complicated than adding more affordable housing.