federal government
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Beyond Brain Drain: How Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Undermine the Federal Workforce
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When lawmakers debate anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, the conversation is often framed as a cultural or moral dispute. House floor speeches and twitter fights are often centered on medicine, children, sports, and freedom of speech. It is effective for grabbing attention, to the point where people have built entire careers around anti-trans…
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Yes, it’s political: Dance & Disparities during a Trump term
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The first sentence of the 2024 Republican Party Platform is its dedication: “To the forgotten men and women of America.” This powerful message can and should be expanded upon as the toll of inequality continues to rip through America. From attacks on LGBTQ+ rights to stark racial disparities in mortality…
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How Political Retaliation Led to the Waste of $50 Billion in Taxpayer Funds
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In 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a $1.2 trillion initiative aimed at overhauling the nation’s infrastructure. The bill was historic not just in scale but for its inclusion of a climate change mandate. This mandate demonstrates Biden’s commitment to environmental sustainability. The bipartisan legislation…
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Early Childhood Education: A Governor’s Perspective
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Former North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue shares her thoughts on early childhood education and the policy challenges that lie ahead.
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Municipal CFO Series: Natwar Gandhi, Washington, D.C.
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Washington D.C.’s CFO discusses how the District regained its AAA status and moved from deficit to surplus