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Gun Safe Storage Programs: A Bottom-up Approach to Reducing Gun Violence

Introduction As deaths due to gun violence mount and the political discourse surrounding gun control rages on, non-governmental organizations, sometimes ...

The Republican Holdouts Against School Vouchers

During the fourth special session of the 88th Texas State Legislature in 2023, the House of Representatives assembled to vote ...

Black American Populations and Drug Overdose Death Rates in the United States

Introduction The opioid crisis is affecting countless Americans nationwide as drug overdose death rates significantly increase. Opioid intake disproportionately impacts ...

The Past and Present of U.S-Africa policy, and how the youth will shape its future with Melvin Foote

GPPR Podcast Editor Mike Saunders (MPM' 24) spoke with Melvin Foote, the Founder and President of the Constituency For Africa (CFA), about ...

The US is Overestimating the Likelihood of War in the Taiwanese Strait

Pictured: President Ma Ying-Jeou of Taiwan meets with President Xi Jinping in 2015.  The recent Taiwanese elections have reignited international ...

The Power of the Pocket: A Brief Look into Campaign Fundraising in Competitive Congressional Races Post-Citizens United

Money has historically played a pervasive role in American politics, especially in Congressional races. Over time, the large sums of ...

The Use of Digital Technology in Japan’s Local Governments: Trends and Features

Japan's economic stagnation, often referred to as the “Lost 30 Years,” has been partially a consequence of its lagging investment ...

Digital nomad movement triggers housing concerns across Latin America

An influx of digital nomads to major cities in Latin America has raised alarms about increased rents, displacement, and gentrification ...