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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.

IBL
Dec 12, 2016

Royster-Lawton Fellows in Social Enterprise

The Royster-Lawton Fellows in Social Enterprise were recently established to expand access, affordability and experiential learning opportunities in the area of social enterprise for students at the University of Virginia.

Housden
Dec 02, 2016

Global Alumni Profile: Jessica Housden

All in all, I’m really glad I decided to go to Batten, and I believe that my MPP has prepared me for an interesting and satisfying career – both through the specific skills it gave me, but also the value placed on leadership.

Capitol
Nov 28, 2016

Experts Suggest Pathways for Bipartisan Progress

After one of the most contentious presidential campaigns in American history, it seems as if the United States is more divided than ever before. Yet political experts at the University of Virginia point to several lessons and even data from recent history that could help elected officials from both parties bridge the divide.

Williams
Nov 17, 2016

What’s Next for Health Care Reform?

One of the major planks of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign was his pledge to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, the centerpiece of President Obama’s health care reform efforts. But what, exactly, will that mean?

The White House
Nov 10, 2016

What's Next? Batten Professors Weigh in on Election Results

Though Tuesday’s election answered one key question – who will become America’s president in January – Donald Trump’s surprise victory may have raised more questions than it answered as American voters, investors and leaders worldwide consider the ramifications of a Trump presidency.

Garrett Hall at Sunset

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