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April 1, 2020 Elections / On the Issues

The Biden comeback: looking back on the Democratic primary

A contested convention? Going into the South Carolina primary election, former Vice President Joe Biden appeared to be a long shot to win the Democratic nomination for president. Despite leading in national polls for most of the primary, Biden placed fourth in the Iowa caucus,

Decoding discrimination: unpacking the growing impact of algorithmic bias

Human intelligence is no longer sufficient for processing the growing demand for data-driven decisions, so industry leaders across the private and public sectors hope artificial intelligence (AI) can supplement. Not only can AI streamline decision making and process large quantities of information quickly, but the

February 12, 2020 On the Issues

Washington in the Information Age

A sign of the times If the internet changed our information consumption from a tropical storm into a hurricane, the recent evolution of online news channels—social media, e-newsletters, podcasts, etc.—elevated it to a Category 5. Of course, not all news is good news. Policy professionals’

January 17, 2020 Elections / Technology and Cybersecurity

The fight over campaign advertising regulation

Twitter’s new policy and regulations on political campaign advertising have sparked a debate over the boundaries of regulation. The policy applies specifically to Twitter’s paid advertising products and “globally prohibits the promotion of political content.” Political content, in this case, includes content that references a

December 18, 2019 Elections / On the Issues

Early retirements: the debate over committee leader term limits

Twenty-three House Republicans have announced their retirements or intent to seek another office ahead of the 2020 election. Four retiring representatives are ranking members of a committee, and all four retiring or resigning Republican senators are committee chairs. A range of factors can sway members

November 25, 2019 Elections / On the Issues

Battleground states in the 2020 election

Less than a year out from the 2020 presidential election, 18 Democratic primary contenders remain in the field with the hopes of securing the party’s nomination. As the field continues to winnow, a number of key states will garner the attention of the media, pollsters,

November 4, 2019 Environment / On the Issues

Transit incentive programs: a creative approach to emissions reduction

Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein’s “nudge theory” defines a nudge as “any aspect of choice architecture that alters people’s behavior in a predictable way without forbidding any options or significantly changing their economic incentives.” Transportation agencies across the United States have applied nudge theory to

October 17, 2019 Health Care / On the Issues

Prescribing a better connection: Telehealth in Rural America

The internet promises a world where users can instantly access information and services from anywhere, anytime. As policymakers work to address the access crisis in America’s rural health care system, the use of internet-enabled medicine is more appealing than ever. Despite the prospect of telehealth

September 26, 2019 On the Issues

Deal or No Deal: The Never-Ending Brexit Debate

On June 23, 2016, UK citizens voted in favor of leaving the European Union in a now-infamous referendum. Immediately following the vote, Prime Minister David Cameron—who led the “remain” campaign—announced his resignation. His successor, Theresa May, triggered the EU withdrawal process nearly a year later