Navigating Public Policy, Technology, Health, Data, and Innovation for a Fairer Future
If you are feeling frustrated by the looming threat of a government shutdown over the debt ceiling, you are not alone. Millions of Americans are wondering how their country got into this mess, and what can be done to fix it. But before you lose all hope, there is one person who might have some Read More “What Would Hamilton Do?”
In the realm of medical research, few topics are as intricate and multifaceted as autism. A recent episode of the Healthcare Triage Podcast, hosted by Dr. Aaron E. Carroll, a Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics and Chief Health Officer at Indiana University, provided a comprehensive look into the world of autism, its challenges, and the advancements Read More “Autism Unraveled: Expert Insights from the Healthcare Triage Podcast”
First off, let’s talk about the three main characters in this drama: the U.S. dollar, Treasury yields, and the stock market. The U.S. dollar is like the popular kid in school—everyone wants to hang out with it. Treasury yields are the interest rates the government pays you for lending them money. And stocks? Well, they’re Read More “Why stocks aren’t having a moment..”
In the United States, we are faced with a stark reality: child poverty is on the rise, and it’s a choice we’ve made as a nation. Recent Census data reveals a troubling trend – the number of people living below the poverty line increased by a staggering 15.3 million in 2022. Most alarmingly, the child Read More “The Urgent Need to Bring Back the Expanded Child Tax Credit”
Growing up in Indianapolis, I was surrounded by a tapestry of diverse families. Each had its own rhythm, its own challenges, and its own strengths. But one thing stood out to me as I navigated my childhood and adolescence: I was one of the black children raised in a two-parent household. In a recent article Read More “The Two-Parent Privilege: A Personal Reflection on Growing Up Black in Indianapolis”
In a world where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, the concept of planned obsolescence has become a hot topic of discussion. Planned obsolescence refers to the deliberate design of products to have a limited useful life, ensuring that consumers will need to replace or upgrade them after a certain period. While this strategy Read More “Google’s Positive Step Forward: Extending Chromebook Lifespan Amidst the Planned Obsolescence Debate”
In recent years, a growing trend has emerged in the realm of higher education: the declining enrollment of male students. This phenomenon has led many colleges to unofficially adopt what can be termed as “affirmative action for men.” But is this the direction higher learning should be taking, especially in light of the recent ruling Read More “Affirmative Action for Men: A Step Backwards for Higher Education?”
A recent decision by U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen has cast uncertainty over the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. On Wednesday, Hanen declared a revised version of the federal policy, which protects hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children from deportation, as illegal. The ruling came Read More “What’s Next for DACA? A Deep Dive into the Recent Ruling”
In a world where the term “artificial intelligence” is as ubiquitous as smartphones, a new player is quietly entering the stage: Neuromorphic Computing. If you’ve never heard of it, you’re not alone. But as we stand on the cusp of technological advancements that could redefine our relationship with machines, it’s high time we all get Read More “It might be time for you to learn about Neuromorphic Computing”
In an era marked by economic upheaval and social unrest, the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI) has emerged from the fringes of political discourse to the mainstream. As nations grapple with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, the idea of providing unconditional cash payments to citizens has gained unprecedented traction. But is UBI the Read More “Universal Basic Income: Panacea or Pipe Dream”