The architecture of mass incarceration is evolving, and it is wearing a suit. This week, a plan emerged from the… Read more
Category: Policy
A Quiet Victory, A Clear Message
Last night’s judicial election in Wisconsin wasn’t just a local affair. It was a referendum, not just on partisan politics,… Read more
This Time, the People Won
Last night, something remarkable happened in Wisconsin. In a special election many thought would fly under the radar, the people… Read more
Who Gets the Keys? How AI is Deciding Who Can Buy a Home
Redlining shaped America’s housing and financial systems for decades. Banks and developers systematically excluded Black and immigrant communities from wealth-building… Read more
Donald Trump’s Grievances Against Voice of America: A Historical Analysis (working paper)
Abstract Voice of America (VOA), a U.S. government-funded international broadcaster, has traditionally served as a nonpartisan tool of American soft… Read more
How AI is Restoring Confidence for Students Who Fell Behind During the Pandemic
Millions of students lost more than just classroom time during the pandemic. Many lost confidence in their ability to learn…. Read more
The Real Estate Merger That Turns Homebuyers into a Product
Rocket Companies’ $1.75 billion acquisition of Redfin isn’t just about selling more mortgages or real estate listings – it’s about… Read more
Can Newsom Win Middle America? The California Governor’s 2028 Bet
Gavin Newsom has always had a knack for political theatrics. From his early days as the San Francisco mayor who… Read more
Why the CHIPS Act is Critical for America’s Economic and Technological Future
There are moments in history when nations must decide whether they will lead or follow. Today, the United States stands… Read more
My Machine Learning Model Wants You to Adopt a Cat
You ever wonder what happens to animals at a shelter? Well, I did. And like any normal person, instead of… Read more