The EU is Coming For Your Memes
With Articles 11 and 13, the EU is threatening free speech online and losing its…
Year: 2018
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.
Borderless and Boundless: Rethinking Trade Policy in the Digital Age
International trade is facing a crisis of confidence in these globally fraught times. For decades…
Let’s use housing policy to bolster social impact and community-led development
According to housing development failures and social science research, residents often reject development not only due to concerns over congestion and neighborhood character, but also, most significantly, due to outrage over the profits developers will make from development. As a result, state, local, and federal policymakers should incubate and incentivize what are currently the minority — social impact and community-led developers. To deal with the secondary effects of increased development activity, this proposal will also (1) increases access to the planning process; and (2) protect existing renters and owners.
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…
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.