May 29, 2019 | Editorials & Op Eds
By Joseph E. Stiglitz, Originally published in the Boston Globe For those of my generation — born before or during the World War against fascism and who’ve seen the victory of the West over Soviet totalitarianism — the idea that democracy would once again be at risk...
May 27, 2019 | Immigration
Policy Summary President Trump recently announced a tentative immigration proposal spearheaded by Jared Kushner, his senior advisor and son-in-law. While there are no concrete courses of action outlined in the proposal, the idea is to revamp the visa system and...
May 27, 2019 | Civil Rights
Policy Summary On March 13, 2019 Representative David Cicilline (D-RI) introduced the Equality Act bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation and gender identity in various public accommodations and...
May 23, 2019 | Economic Policy
Policy Summary Since before he was elected, President Donald Trump’s tax returns have been a source of considerable controversy and speculation from voices on both sides of the aisle. Despite building his campaign on his reputation as a successful businessman and...
May 23, 2019 | Foreign Policy
Policy Summary The Trump administration imposed new sanctions on Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua in April, using the language of the Cold War. The most severe regulations were focused on relations with Cuba. U.S. citizens will now be permitted to sue any entity or...