Governance

Impending Evictions and the Grave Consequences of Political Cowardice | Insight

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U.S. , Governance , Pub. Policy , Inequality

Impending Evictions and the Grave Consequences of Political Cowardice | Insight

The recent failure to address the evictions about to sweep the country is not just about a housing crisis. It’s about the kind of courage democracy needs in its leaders.…

02 Aug 2021

A Big Infrastructure Deal: Bipartisanship to the Rescue? | Insight

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U.S. , Governance , Pub. Policy

A Big Infrastructure Deal: Bipartisanship to the Rescue? | Insight

The infrastructure bill set to pass the Senate with bipartisan support is significant, but it’s worth questioning how productive bipartisanship really is in our polarized era.…

30 Jul 2021

Climate Change: the Failure of Institutions at Home and Abroad | Insight

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U.S. , World , Middle East , Governance

Climate Change: the Failure of Institutions at Home and Abroad | Insight

Droughts in Iran and the American West serve as a reminder that climate change does not affect all countries equally and as a lesson in the importance of good institutions.…

21 Jul 2021

Science, Polarization, and Vaccination: Joe Biden Falls Short of 70% Goal | Insight

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U.S. , Governance , Pub. Policy

Science, Polarization, and Vaccination: Joe Biden Falls Short of 70% Goal | Insight

A key Biden vaccination goal falls short, split by party lines, and with crucial implications for the invocation of scientific fact in politics.…

07 Jul 2021

Global Minimum Tax Agreed to by G7 and 130 Countries | Insight

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U.S. , World , Governance , Pub. Policy

Global Minimum Tax Agreed to by G7 and 130 Countries | Insight

The G7 and 130 countries around the world have agreed to global minimum tax rate for corporation, a development which could reshape the relationship between national governments and multinational corporations for the better.…

02 Jul 2021

Former South African President Sentenced to Prison | Insight

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Africa , Governance , Rule of Law

Former South African President Sentenced to Prison | Insight

Jacob Zuma is finally brought closer to justice, but whether South Africa's Constitutional Court can see this process through remains unclear.…

02 Jul 2021

Covid (Again?) + Last Week's Digest

Impending Evictions and the Grave Consequences of Political Cowardice | Insight

A Big Infrastructure Deal: Bipartisanship to the Rescue? | Insight

Climate Change: the Failure of Institutions at Home and Abroad | Insight

Science, Polarization, and Vaccination: Joe Biden Falls Short of 70% Goal | Insight

Global Minimum Tax Agreed to by G7 and 130 Countries | Insight

Former South African President Sentenced to Prison | Insight