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Mahoney
Feb 06, 2017

Don't Fix the Unbroken Programs

Christine Mahoney is the author of “Failure and Hope: Fighting for the Rights of the Forcibly Displaced” and a professor of Public Policy and Politics at the University of Virginia.

Jefferson
Jan 10, 2017

Batten to Support Project on Race and Public Spaces

Few institutions and communities in the United States, if any, have ever fully confronted the truths and legacies of colonialism and slavery. These constructs are often visually embedded in public art and spaces, reflecting cultural beliefs, institutionalized policies and practices that devalue African Americans, Native Americans and other people of color.

Blackburn
Jan 06, 2017

Batten Alumnus Writes on Global Food Security

Senegal is a colorful country known for the vibrancy of its music, the delight of its food, and the splash of color in its clothing. Yet, it is also a country suffering from poverty, food insecurity, and a lack of economic growth despite a stable democracy and a functioning government.

U.S. Capitol Building
Dec 16, 2016

Is There a Bias Against Women's Issues in Congress?

Just as there are gender gaps in major American elections, so too are there gender gaps in the issues advanced by women in Congress. The concept of so-called women's issues has been discussed for decades and sometimes used to diminish the political contributions of women.

Person Writing
Dec 16, 2016

Doleac: More Job Opportunities, Less Recidivism

Recidivism rates in the United States are high: two-thirds of offenders leaving prison will be re-arrested within three years. This is partly due to how difficult it is for people with criminal records to find reliable employment that can put them on a law-abiding track.

Garrett Hall at Sunset

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