Georgetown Public Policy Review
Policy Shaping Our Future
The US has one of the lowest voter turnouts compared to other developed democracies. Historic patterns of voter apathy and systematic disenfranchisement of some voters is compounded by fears of electoral interference by outside parties. Will American voters and the government act to revitalize their democracy? After two years of seemingly nonstop op-eds, initiatives, […]
The stakes are high for marijuana legalization efforts this November. Right now 1 in 20 Americans live in states that permit marijuana consumption for medicinal or recreational purposes. If each state votes to pass legalization, that ratio will shift to 1 in 4. In all, nine states will vote on various proposals relating to medical […]