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Alyssa on Politics
Government reform: Politics should work for the people—plain and simple. I believe in bold reform, honest leadership, and making sure every voice counts. Real change starts with truth, courage, and community.
Truth in Advertising Means Truth—Including About Harm
Regulation should ensure consumers know what they're really buying when they purchase an advertised product.
Vienna’s Gemeindebau Should Inspire U.S. Public Housing
How can public housing in Vienna inspire U.S. public housing policy and development?
Policy for our Furry Friends: 10 Laws for the Protection of U.S. Animals
How can legislation be used to protect our pets?
Rewriting Food Rules: Nutrition First
Food policy should ensure public nutrition.
How Prisons Became a Cash Funnel: Reforming a System Built on Human Confinement
Reforming the prison system is a must accomplish objective for anyone with ethical convictions
Humane Food Production Is a Public Health Issue
Humane food production might just pay society dividends
The Case for Mandatory Vacation Time in the United States
How real time off makes time "on" more productive and fulfilling.
The Four-Day Workweek Isn’t a Perk—It’s a Public Health Upgrade
Imagine what life could be like if we worked four days per week.
Corporate Interests Make American Government A Comedy of Errors
What if I told you political conflict is manufactured to distract you from political corruption?
The Case For An Intermediate Level of Federal Governance
Bringing government closer to the people
Why Legal Literacy Belongs in Our Classrooms
Why school curriculum should include practical and ethical coursework
Why Isn't All Trade Fair? "Fair Trade" Should Be the Rule, Not the Exception
"Fair Trade" Should Be the Rule, Not the Exception
Access to Education Should Not Depend on Area Code
Ensuring access to quality education is available to all
Reimagining Foster Care: The Case for Capstone Communities
How policy can attract strong foster-parent candidates and building community
Hilltop: A Lobbying App for the People
Making law-making accessible to every American
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