The Green New Deal Is As American As It Gets
President Roosevelt’s “Arsenal of Democracy” provides key lessons for leaders as they work to transform…
Jasneet Hora
Jasneet Hora is an MPA candidate at Columbia SIPA. He comes to New York City from San Francisco, California, where he was Special Projects Manager for FWD.us, an advocacy organization focused on passing comprehensive immigration reform. Previously, he provided support at the White House Chief of Staff's office after graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied political economy & public policy.
Missing the Forest for the Trees: Corporate America’s Miscalculation
Our politics are currently governed by the President’s far right base — our businesses don’t have to be. By speaking out against the President’s shutdown, corporate America can put pressure on him to end the suffering. At a moment when consumer confidence is plummeting and uncertainty is rising, doing so would be both good business and the right thing to do.
American Poll Taxes in 2018
Until we find a way to make our elections more efficient, and stop eating up the hours of our fellow Americans – at a time when studies show American workers are working longer hours than ever recorded, and longer than anyone else in the industrialized world – we are essentially turning away eligible Americans who want to vote, but also need to work and provide for their families. It doesn’t have to be like this.
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.
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.
Students must step up on DACA
Student movements can bring immigration issues into the national conversation.