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Eligible for Luck?
Sade Bruce heard that asked in her nonprofit work—but argues that it shouldn’t be a question in assuring Americans access to assets.
From Mother to Daughter to Many More
Leila Pedersen traces the ways in which what her mother gave her was made possible by prudent public policy.
Good Teachers Are Important, But They Aren’t Enough
As former teacher and present policy writer Laura Bornfreund learned standing in front of her fourth grade class.
More Than Tuition: Trends in Cost Estimates Over Time
There has been huge discrepencies in how COA is calculated for colleges in the same geographical regions that have some angry.
Nothing Personal
Heather Hurlburt kicks off our series of essays on why we believe policy is personal with a look at who has the luxury of not taking it pers
Stewarding Society’s Heirlooms
Bina Venkataraman tells the story of how she carefully collected a cherished inheritance—and wonders why we can’t collectively do the same.
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The Double-Edged Digital Pen
Priya Kumar explains why technology policy should matter to us all.
Women’s Intelligence Isn’t Artificial
Which is why Emily Fritcke wants to work to make sure others of her gender are involved in designing future simulations of human behavior.
Children Crossing at the Border: An Unexpected Challenge for Schools
In January, ICE carried out a series of deportation raids, primarily targeting parents and children who had been rejected for asylum.