By Caroline Miller The term “trust fund baby” leaves a bad taste in many people’s mouths. We picture one of the smug faces on New York Magazine’s
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Can old clothes save the planet?
By Henry Hoffman and Tiffany Verga Climate change is an impossibly big problem. The more people learn about it, the more helpless and paralyzed they feel. Confronting
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By Bryan Matthew Gun violence has once again claimed the lives of innocent Americans. On Wednesday, a shooter killed 18 people and injured 13 more at a
Read MoreBefore the next flood: Policy recommendations for New York
By Maia Beriashvili, Lex Brierley, Tracy Cole, and Ben Hitchcock In about three hours on the morning of September 29, a month’s worth of rain fell on
Read MoreLetter from the editor, fall 2023
By Ben Hitchcock My classmates at Wagner are attacking every conceivable policy problem from every conceivable position. When my cohort graduates in May, a horde of community
Read MoreSingle-room occupancy apartments can ease New York’s housing crisis
By Nick Trokel New York’s housing shortage is well-documented. It’s estimated that the city will need to create 560,000 new units by 2030 just to make up
Read MoreAmerica needs to make guns more expensive
By Annabel Gregg I was born in a town obsessed with guns. Washington County, where I grew up, is a small, sparsely populated, rural area in upstate
Read MoreFoundations: Let’s “Un-Stack” the Cards Against the Very Organizations Who Most Need Your Funding
By Emma Saltzberg Imagine you’ve earned a competitive bonus at work. You’ve spent time demonstrating your worth and value to the organization, and finally, your hard work
Read MoreThe Public Health Epidemic of Childhood Injury: Why Classroom Instruction Offers a Path Forward
By Ugochi Obidiegwu Executive Summary Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in children below 14. This study aimed to demonstrate the effects of a regular
Read MoreFloridians Deserve Fair Representation, Ending Gerrymandering is the First Step
By Zahnay Gates Florida was once considered the ultimate swing state, with winners often decided within the smallest of margins, the transfer of power swinging back and
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