Although it has been two years since statewide cuts were put into effect, victim services are still trying to bounce back from the challenge that was presented to them.
Amidst Nationwide Reproductive Roll Backs, New York State Doubles Down on Roe v. Wade
While New York abortion-rights advocates may have made headway in the battle over Roe v. Wade with the passage of the Reproductive Health Act, the debate is far from over and will likely continue throughout the current administration and beyond.
Richmond schools improve from tax increase, restaurants pay the cost
The Richmond experiment has tested the community’s ability to maintain an environment favorable to education and business interests. If the policy becomes successful in the long-term, many other cities and municipalities may consider new mechanisms such as a sales tax to improve public schools.
One of a KIND: A conversation with Daniel Lubetzky
The Contemporary’s Editor-in-Chief, Benjamin Collinger, spoke with Mr. Lubetzky about incentivizing social entrepreneurship, how to maintain a company culture that constantly challenges assumptions, and a variety of other topics.
A Fragmented 49 Miles: Reevaluating San Francisco’s Residential Space
San Francisco’s Tenderloin district is just one story of uneven development and gentrification that has puzzled city policymakers.
Michigan’s Marijuana Legalization Changes Little for Activist College Town
Legalization will not be a large change for students at the University of Michigan, where marijuana has been decriminalized off-campus in the city of Ann Arbor—only steps away from university property.
In Minnesota and Nationwide, Services for the Disabled Require Reform
Minnesota is one of many states with a serious need for reform in services for people with developmental disabilities.
In Maine, ranked-choice voting opens up possibilities (and lawsuits)
Proponents of ranked-choice voting argue that it eliminates voters’ need to choose between the “lesser of two evils” and allows independent candidates to run for office without fear of becoming spoilers.
Lessons in Mental Health Care Reform from a Student’s Experience
My own initial unwillingness to discuss my experiences with mental illness led to an intense feeling of isolation, as well as a deep misunderstanding of the resources available to me in a time of crisis. In order to educate the general public, reduce stigma, and even prevent tragedy, it is imperative that the voices of people with mental illness are heard.
Michigan: 2020 Bellwether?
All of these issues will come to play in the midterm elections in Michigan, a “purple” state that normally votes for democrats in national elections but republicans in local and state elections.