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March 17, 2017
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The Future of Food Stamps

by Anonymous, a McCormack Graduate School student Within the United States there has been an increasing level of opposition regarding one of the most important government programs for those in need, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP benefits are … Continue reading

March 8, 2017
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OD(T)’ing on the Election?

by Enrico Manalo, McCormack Graduate School student Ah, March of a post-election year; a time when campaigning has come to an end, a time when life goes on, a time when we can look forward to settling into the groove … Continue reading

February 28, 2017
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Do legislative staffers deserve a raise, too?

by Christa Kelleher, Research and Policy Director Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy Now that Massachusetts legislators have secured increased compensation for themselves, they should take a hard look at the pay levels of those who work for … Continue reading

February 14, 2017
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A Cavalcade of Controversies: Trump’s Domestic and Foreign Policy Agendas

A recent Boston Globe columnist, reporting on President Donald Trump’s first few weeks in the White House, described recent events as “a cavalcade of controversies.” What an astute (and alliterative) observation. As part of encouraging broader discussions of this new … Continue reading

February 1, 2017
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Equality is a Zero Sum Game

By Edward Henry An International Relations student at the McCormack Graduate School When I was asked to write a piece on my experiences attending the Women’s March, I wanted to write about the festive atmosphere that permeated the march. I … Continue reading

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