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A Clean Carcieri Fix: The Legislation Congress Will Not Pass.

November 25, 2019 Brittany Webb

During the late nineteenth century, the United States sought to dismantle Native American sovereign nations through a property grab-and-sale known as land allocation.[1] The General Allotment Act, or Dawes Act,[2] […]

E-Verify: A Sensible First Step Toward Immigration Reform

February 1, 2019March 19, 2019 Dillon Chepp

Lost amid the chaos of the longest federal government shutdown in American history is the lapse in funding for E-Verify, a focal point of immigration reform proposals.[1]  E-Verify is an […]

Congress’s Approach to the Rising Rate of Maternal Mortality

January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 Gloria Walker

Professional tennis champion Serena Williams shocked the media after revealing that she nearly lost her life due to complications following the birth of her first daughter last fall.[1]  Many people […]

The Violence Against Women Act: Where Are We Now?

December 8, 2018December 8, 2018 Brittany Webb

The 115th Congress may claim to have an uptick in productivity, but a landmark piece of legislation seems to be falling to the wayside.[1] The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), […]

Marriage of Minors: Efforts to End Child Marriage

November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 Christina Castillo

Child, early and forced marriage, or child marriage, is a pernicious threat to adolescent girls that perpetuates poverty, prevents formal education, creates health ramifications and can contribute to violence. Child, […]

Warm Handoffs: A Practical Approach to Improving Opioid Overdose Relapse

August 20, 2018January 18, 2019 Matthew Itzkowitz

The prescription opioid and heroin crisis is one of the most significant public health crises facing the United States. On average, 115 Americans die each day from opioid overdoses.[1] Hospital […]

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