E-Verify: A Sensible First Step Toward Immigration Reform
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 […]
Legislation
Congress’s Approach to the Rising Rate of Maternal Mortality
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?
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
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
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 […]
The Shareholders United Act: Past, Present, and Future
The Shareholders United Act: Past, Present, and FutureThe Shareholders United Act is a bill introduced in 2014 and 2015 to the Maryland Senate by Maryland Senator Jamie Raskin to realize […]