The U.S. should approve over-the-counter (OTC) birth-control pills to ensure universal access to contraception.
How would China fight a war against the US? A new US Army publication sets out to answer that question, offering a detailed account of the military tactics China could employ. See Chinese Tactics, Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 7-100.3, August 9, 2021. The 250-page document is mainly intended to help provide a realistic basis for […]
Legislative measures to improve the process of declassifying classified national security information were introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden in the pending intelligence authorization act for FY2022. But they were included in the classified annex so their substance and import are not publicly known. “I remain deeply concerned about the failures of the Federal Government’s obsolete […]
Digital driver’s licenses can offer greater protection of personal information, and some states are already skipping the line at the DMV From submitting personal information over email to scheduling telehealth appointments, safe and verifiable forms of personal identification are crucial. While physical driver’s licenses are standard, they can be stolen or forged. To improve security […]
If the U.S. Congress is to produce sound policies that benefit the public good, science and technology faculty members must become active participants in the American policy-making process. One key element of that process is congressional hearings: public forums where members of Congress question witnesses, learn about pressing issues, develop policy initiatives and conduct oversight of […]
The U.S. should support African civil society by securing an information ecosystem that advances democratic values.
Poor diets present elevated health risks, and Americans need help finding the time and resources to eat nutritiously Americans get bombarded with promotions for unsubstantiated diet fads on the internet, are exposed to dubious weight-loss branded foods in grocery stores, and often struggle to eat nutritiously. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend a balanced diet […]
Expanded manufacturing programs will invest in our nation’s long-term competitive innovation capacity.
Rethinking the Trade Adjustment Assistance program’s upskilling and training component from the ground up.
A data-driven approach to rid American communities of the pernicious effects of lead contamination in water systems.
To enable transitioning workers, the DOL should update its career guidance tools to include data on health and safety risks.
The growing ubiquity of drone strikes within U.S. military operations demands action to increase transparency and accountability.