Policy Perspectives

03/31/2025

Nearly half of American renter households face rent burden, yet the federal housing voucher program reaches only a fraction of those in need. Staff writer Caroline Wendzel analyzes what’s holding the program back and how lawmakers could strengthen it.

Caroline Wendzel is a staff writer and second-year MPP student. More than 770,000 people in the United States are homeless. At the same time, Americans with housing are struggling to pay for it mor…

03/25/2025

Climate change is disrupting home insurance markets in disaster-prone states. Staff writer Chase Karbon highlights the mounting crises in Florida and California and what policymakers are doing to address shrinking coverage.

Chase Karbon is a staff writer and first-year MPP student. California and Florida have recently experienced devastating natural disasters resulting in billions of dollars of damage and thousands wi…

01/29/2025

As China ramps up investment in Latin America and the Caribbean, U.S. influence is slipping. Staff writer Matias Bidegaray explores the economic and strategic implications—and what the U.S. must do to keep pace.

Matias Bidegaray is a staff writer and first-year MPP student. In December of last year, former President Biden embarked on a trip to South America, where his administration announced new inve…

12/12/2024

For 28 years, TANF has provided critical support to U.S. households with low income, but there’s room for improvement. Staff writer Caroline Wendzel proposes three reforms to enhance the program’s effectiveness and reach.

Caroline Wendzel is a staff writer and second-year MPP student. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)—or “welfare”—is one of the most well-known governmental programs aimed at reducing pov…

12/10/2024

The end of Affirmative Action has left many wondering how universities will maintain diversity on their campuses. Staff writer Azia Richardson-Williams describes the history of Affirmative Action policies and what universities are doing to address the fallout.

Azia Richardson-Williams is a staff writer and first-year MPA student. For many students, the summer between junior and senior year marks a pivotal moment—transforming dreams of higher education in…

12/05/2024

The D.C. Better Bus initiative is redesigning the District's bus network with equity in mind. Staff writer Chase Karbon examines the opportunities and challenges of the redesign.

Chase Karbon is a staff writer and first-year MPP student. Equity will be one of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) focuses as it implements its Better Bus redesign during the…

12/03/2024

Brief Policy Perspectives is back! Staff writer Matias Bidegaray examines the feasibility and potential consequences of mass deportation in the U.S., including economic costs and pressure on public services.

Stay tuned for more blog posts by our staff writers in the coming days and weeks!

Matias Bidegaray is a staff writer and first-year MPP student. President-elect Donald Trump has long promised mass deportations as a part of his immigration policy. In his 2016 presidential ca…

09/20/2024

Last call for applications! All article submissions and editorial staff applications are due tomorrow, Saturday, September 21, at 11:59 p.m.

09/10/2024

Drop in to one of our upcoming Zoom open houses to ask questions about getting involved with Policy Perspectives. We look forward to seeing you there!

🗓️Friday, September 13 from 12-1 p.m.
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🗓️Monday, September 16 from 12-1 p.m.
Meeting ID: 961 3046 8527
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🗓️Monday, September 16 from 7-8 p.m.
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Zoom links are also available at https://policy-perspectives.org/join-our-team/

09/06/2024

📢 Good news! We’ve extended our application deadline to Saturday, September 21 at 11:59 p.m.

💭 Got questions? Email us at [email protected], leave a comment below, or stay tuned for our upcoming virtual open houses to learn more about our organization!

08/24/2024

📣 2 weeks remain to apply to join our team! 📣

Do you want to see your work published in a peer-reviewed journal, gain editing experience, or share your policy ideas on our blog?

Any Trachtenberg student or alum can apply to publish an article in our journal!

Current students may also apply for the following roles:

💡 Associate editors work one-on-one with a single author for the journal.
💡 Deputy editors help prepare blog pieces for publication.
💡 Staff writers write policy briefs for the blog.

All applications are due Saturday, September 7, 2024. We’re excited for you to join us!

Application for journal article submissions:
https://policy-perspectives.org/submit-to-the-journal/

Application for editor and staff writer positions:
https://policy-perspectives.org/join-our-team/

Email questions to [email protected].

08/14/2024

Calling all The Trachtenberg School at The George Washington University students and alumni! 📢 Do you have an outstanding paper you are proud of and want to take a step further? Are you looking for an opportunity to be published in a peer-reviewed journal?

This is your chance! The Policy Perspectives journal is now accepting article submissions for Volume 32!

Submissions are due by 11:59pm on Saturday, September 7th. For more information or to submit your article, please visit our website here: https://policy-perspectives.org/submit-to-the-journal/