COVID-19 does not recognize borders and has been spreading throughout the world. Efforts to fight the virus have shifted international relationships, begging the question what lasting impacts the pandemic may have on the global world order. While some countries are leveraging emergency declarations to consolidate power and maintain order, others see COVID-19 as an opportunity to advance in the global pecking order.
Read MoreIt is impossible to deny that the physical effects of COVID-19 on both individuals and our country at large are staggering. Policymakers are beginning to understand that COVID-19 has taken a significant toll on our nation’s mental health, and a legislative response is warranted.
Read MoreIn a matter of weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world’s economy to its core and impacted nearly every major industry. Energy is no exception, with renewable and conventional producers alike suffering massive job losses and a decline in consumption. However, the two groups were not identically positioned prior the onset of the global tumult; this piece will aim to parse out how they might look in a post-COVID landscape.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 crisis has become a national emergency with serious social, economic, and health implications. Looking forward, the virus could shape actions and attitudes related to data privacy.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has become the sole focus of the public health policy world, but it is also having far reaching effects into policy landscapes way beyond healthcare. This blog post is the first in a series that will explore how COVID-19 is changing American life, and impacting various policy areas. This series will explore changing American attitudes, examine new policy ideas, and project on legislative and regulatory activity we may see as a result of the virus in the months ahead. As the virus continues to spread throughout our communities, existing health disparities are being exacerbated at a rapid pace.
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