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Who Is Robert Garcia and Why You Want to Know

Posted on June 24, 2025 Updated on June 24, 2025

He was five years old the first time he understood that possibility and uncertainty can arrive together. The air in… Read more

Posted in Education, Ethics, Policy, Rights and Equality     


Why the Next Superpower Will Subsidize Daycare

Posted on May 27, 2025 Updated on May 27, 2025

NYC has one of America’s most watched mayoral races ongoing. Perhaps the most surprising issue dominating headlines is not crime… Read more

Posted in Healthcare, Policy, Rights and Equality     


A Thank You to Senator Dick Durbin

Posted on April 27, 2025 Updated on April 27, 2025

Leadership is not simply about holding power. It is about knowing when to pass it on. Senator Dick Durbin’s decision… Read more

Posted in Ethics, Policy, Rights and Equality     


From Wall Street to Cell Blocks: The Monetization of Detention in a Globalized Fear Economy

Posted on April 12, 2025 Updated on April 12, 2025

The architecture of mass incarceration is evolving, and it is wearing a suit. This week, a plan emerged from the… Read more

Posted in Ethics, Policy, Rights and Equality     


The Disappearing Dial Tone: Why Basic Customer Service is Now a Premium Feature

Posted on April 5, 2025 Updated on April 7, 2025

Tornadoes ripped through Central Indiana last night, leaving wide swaths of the region without power. In times like these, communication… Read more

Posted in Climate, Ethics, Rights and Equality     


Donald Trump’s Grievances Against Voice of America: A Historical Analysis (working paper)

Posted on March 17, 2025 Updated on March 17, 2025

Abstract Voice of America (VOA), a U.S. government-funded international broadcaster, has traditionally served as a nonpartisan tool of American soft… Read more

Posted in Ethics, Foreign Policy, Policy, Rights and Equality, Working Papers     


The Real Estate Merger That Turns Homebuyers into a Product

Posted on March 10, 2025 Updated on March 10, 2025

Rocket Companies’ $1.75 billion acquisition of Redfin isn’t just about selling more mortgages or real estate listings – it’s about… Read more

Posted in Ethics, Finance, Policy, Rights and Equality, Technology     


Can Newsom Win Middle America? The California Governor’s 2028 Bet

Posted on March 8, 2025 Updated on March 8, 2025

Gavin Newsom has always had a knack for political theatrics. From his early days as the San Francisco mayor who… Read more

Posted in Policy, Rights and Equality     


The Trust Crisis in Management

Posted on March 4, 2025 Updated on March 4, 2025

Trust is the backbone of any successful organization, yet its erosion has become one of the defining challenges in modern… Read more

Posted in Ethics, Policy, Rights and Equality     


From Taurasi to Clark: the pass built on Public Policy

Posted on February 25, 2025 Updated on February 26, 2025

The transformative success of public policy—embodied in measures like Title IX—has been the single biggest catalyst in elevating women’s sports. Yet,… Read more

Posted in Policy, Rights and Equality, Sports     


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