Articles

Reimagining a World Without FGM

On February 12, 2021 By MPAC

Reimagining a World Without FGM By: MPAC Policy Intern Shaezmina Khan Earlier this week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), calling for an end to the cruel practice. This day functions…

Our Guide to Understanding the Dynamics of the 117th Congress

On February 4, 2021 By MPAC

Our Guide to Understanding the Dynamics of the 117th Congress By: M Baqir Mohie El-Deen, MPAC Policy Program Manager The members-elect of the 116th Congress pose on the East Front Plaza of the Capitol on Nov. 14, 2018. (Mandel Ngan / AFP — Getty Images) Welcome to the 117th Congress…

The Looming Threat of Social Media Censorship

On February 4, 2021 By MPAC

The Looming Threat of Social Media Censorship By: Prema Rahman, MPAC Human Security Program Manager Photo by dole777 on Unsplash Tech giants like Facebook have come under increased scrutiny for the role they play in…

First of Its Kind: Biden’s Whole-of-Government Executive Order to Advance Racial Equity

On January 28, 2021 By MPAC

First of Its Kind: Biden’s Whole-of-Government Executive Order to Advance Racial Equity By: Prema Rahman, MPAC Human Security Program Manager Image credit — Photographer: Ken Cedeno/CNP/Bloomberg Amongst the tidal wave of executive actions President Biden signed on his first day in office, one in particular is historic in nature:…

Tackling Domestic Violent Extremism: The Path Forward for the Biden Administration

On January 28, 2021 By MPAC

Tackling Domestic Violent Extremism: The Path Forward for the Biden Administration By: M Baqir Mohie El-Deen, MPAC Policy Program Manager While many have only recently been awakened to the Domestic Violent Extremist (DVE) threat to our nation following the attack on Capitol Hill, numerous comprehensive studies…

National Vaccine Distribution: Where Have We Gone Wrong?

On January 22, 2021 By MPAC

National Vaccine Distribution: Where Have We Gone Wrong? By: Prema Rahman, MPAC Human Security Program Manager The United States is now in its sixth week of distributing and administering COVID-19 vaccinations, but vaccine rollout has been woefully slow while the rate of infection has only climbed higher.

First Thing’s First: Why Vice President Harris Cannot Be the Last

On January 22, 2021 By MPAC

First Thing’s First: Why Vice President Harris Cannot Be the Last By: Iman Ali, Policy and Programming Coordinator Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president as her husband, Doug Emhoff, looks on at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20. Alex Wong / Getty Images Sirimavo Bandaranaike…

First

Previous

1

…

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

…

29

Next

Last