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Another Dimension, New Galaxy: Protecting Orbital Veracity 

03.7.26

A single disruption to space services can destabilize power grids, distort stock-market timing, hinder emergency responders when seconds matter, and knock cell-tower networks out of sync.

International Relations and Security
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Addressing Crisis Pregnancy Centers in Wisconsin Through Gubernatorial Action

02.28.26

With this limited window for change, the governor of Wisconsin must advance efforts to bolster reproductive health and combat CPCs by January 2027, before his current term concludes.

Healthcare

Russia’s “Peace Talks” Are Theater – And Trump Is Still the Target Audience

02.13.26

The resumption of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in May after a three-year hiatus was never about peace.

International Relations and Security
A computer screen taped and displaying a termination message, symbolizing unemployment.

Older workers are left behind by today’s job market. They need a safety net.

01.14.26

If nothing is done to address layoffs amongst older workers, the US could be facing a future of increased poverty among adults as they are about to enter retirement age.

Social and Urban Policy
Close-up of US and China flags with US dollar bills, representing international trade and finance.

The Next Phase of the U.S.-China Cold War Is About Power, Not Ideology

12.4.25

The U.S. once believed it could liberalize China — the opposite may have happened.

International and Global Affairs
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An Unrecorded Crisis in California’s Courts Must Be Fixed

11.10.25

A severe shortage of certified court reporters prevents court users from accessing a record of their proceedings.

Fairness and Justice

Why Killing OPT Hurts American Workers More Than It Helps

05.27.25

“OPT is not about ‘foreigners’ taking American jobs. It is about ensuring that future generations of Americans inherit a nation that continues to lead in science, technology, and higher education. Policymakers should strengthen oversight where needed but preserve and expand OPT as a strategic pillar of U.S. innovation, workforce competitiveness, and global influence.”

International and Global Affairs

US-China Tech Decoupling: A Shift Towards a More Paranoid World

05.27.25

“The impact of this digital isolation has been amplified in recent years by Beijing’s efforts to tightly interlink data security with national security, as well as reduced people-to-people and business exchanges from the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions. In the U.S., growing suspicion of China has led to increasingly aggressive efforts to excise Chinese technology and capital from its supply chain. People from the two countries are farther apart than ever.”

Business and Government

The “Yes In God’s Backyard” Movement and the Preservation of Religious Spaces

05.23.25

Interest in “faith-based development” to repurpose underutilized land and buildings for the creation of affordable housing, is growing among congregations and policymakers. This movement, also known as “Yes in God’s Backyard” or YIGBY, offers many benefits for religious groups, including a compelling alignment with a moral imperative to serve the unhoused and financially distressed.

Social and Urban Policy

Leveling the Airwaves: FCC Reform and the Fight for Electoral Fairness

05.23.25

By pegging advertising costs to the least expensive market, the national Lowest Unit Rate ensures every candidate can afford to reach voters across early states without excessive financial barriers. This reform removes the advantage wealthy or well-funded candidates currently hold, creating a more inclusive primary competition.

Democracy and Institutions

From Moonshots to Stagnation: Is Government Innovation a Thing of the Past?

05.13.25

“Today, the term moonshot is most commonly associated with the tech ecosystem, where Big Tech has assumed the role of global innovation leadership. This raises a fundamental question: Is the trajectory of human progress now dictated solely by private-sector interests? If innovation were to be driven primarily by profit-driven corporations, what values and priorities shape the future of technological development?”

Business and Government

A New EU-US Relationship

05.5.25

For decades, the transatlantic alliance has rested on two pillars: a deep trade relationship and Europe’s near-total dependency on U.S. military protection. But recent moves from Washington have shaken that foundation.

International and Global Affairs

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