New exhibit links elections of the past with today
WASHINGTON– For many Americans, politics is more of a drag than something they get excited about. However, that’s not the mindset of a new exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. “Hooray for Politics”...
FTC commissioner talks intersection of consumer protection and competition
WASHINGTON — Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Terrell McSweeny said Monday that increased transparency is the best way to deal with the threat posed to consumer privacy by continued data collection. McSweeny spoke to a small audience at the Brookings...
Organization of American States discusses collaborations to support migrants moving back to countries of origin
WASHINGTON — Representatives of nations in the Americas debated proposals Monday that would facilitate absentee voting for immigrants and encourage governments to offer dual citizenship. Maria Moreno, a representative of the International Organization for...
Experts advise presidential candidates to rely less on military in fighting terrorism
WASHINGTON — Presidential campaign rhetoric on the Islamic State often revolves around airstrikes and boots on the ground, but experts said Monday the candidates should be talking about the importance of fighting terrorism at its roots. “You have to try to bring some...
Lowering retirement plan fund-use age makes long-term care insurance affordable, experts say
WASHINGTON — Employees aged 45 and older with retirement plans in benefits packages should be allowed to withdraw from their plans to purchase more affordable long-term care insurance packages, said experts from the Bipartisan Policy Center Monday. That’s almost 15...
Medill alum Roy J. Harris shares behind-the-scenes stories of Pulitzer Prize winning journalism
“These stories aren’t frozen in gold. They come alive–and you can see where they come from,” Roy J. Harris, Jr., veteran journalist and Medill alum (’71) told a group of students at the Medill Washington, D.C. newsroom on Thursday as part of a series of...
Hong Kong most economically free, U.S. 11th, report says
WASHINGTON — Hong Kong is the most economically free country in the world again this year, while the United States places 11th, according to a think tank report. The right-leaning Heritage Foundation publishes a yearly “Index of Economic Freedom” that scores...
Geoengineering crucial to combat climate change, but technology is risky, environmental experts said
WASHINGTON—Innovative scientific techniques that alter Earth’s natural systems to mitigate climate change pose potential risks to the planet that should be evaluated before being put to use, environmental experts said Monday. Geoengineering—also known as climate...
DoD healthcare proposal raises questions about government’s role in social issues
WASHINGTON– The Pentagon’s proposal to expand coverage for transgender service members raises questions about the government’s responsibility for the process of transitioning from one sex to another, Rep. Mac Thornberry said Monday. Thornberry, chairman of the...
Brookings panel examines defense challenges for next president
WASHINGTON — The next president of the United States must develop a larger, long-term defense budget to strengthen American capabilities across the world, a Brookings Institution panel said Monday. Current defense spending is at roughly $600 billion annually....