Fall 2020 Issue
Welcome to the Fall 2020 edition of the Mills Policy Forum. This semester we are proud to publish four articles. Continue reading Fall 2020 Issue
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Ohio’s Model for Effective Climate Policy
It’s time for a new Midwestern Greenhouse Gas Reduction Accord. by Caitlin Cullman When most people think of Ohio, they think of cornfields, astronauts, football and the Cleveland Cavaliers. What they don’t always think of is the ingenuity of its people or the vast resources provided by a land rich in both space and biodiversity. … Continue reading Ohio’s Model for Effective Climate Policy
Cities Leading the Fight against Climate Change: Lessons from Oakland
by Lena Liu Climate change is affecting the globe. Left unaddressed, it will be harmful to wildlife, detrimental to low-income communities worldwide, and catastrophic for people affected by more frequent and severe natural disasters. In the United States, proposed federal legislation under the banner of the “Green New Deal” strives to address climate change and … Continue reading Cities Leading the Fight against Climate Change: Lessons from Oakland
The MENA Dilemma: Being Counted in a Racialized America
by Caroline Love In a society with racial divisions, it is better to be counted than to be ignored. The U.S Census provides no way of knowing how many people who trace their ancestry to the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) live in the United States. That’s because the Census categorizes … Continue reading The MENA Dilemma: Being Counted in a Racialized America
A Case for Economic Analysis from an Idealist
Without considering consumer behavior, government interventions can have unintended consequences. by Ravahn Samati I could be accused of being dogmatic and emotionally committed to government intervention where I see social inequality. It might be that there are limitations to the government as a creative force to solve the problems of the private sector. Furthermore, it … Continue reading A Case for Economic Analysis from an Idealist
Representation of the Latino Community in Redistricting
By Dulce Galicia, MPP ’20, for the Latino Community Foundation Continue reading Representation of the Latino Community in Redistricting
Big Girls Don’t Cry: mitigating the impact of exposure to community violence on girls and women in Richmond, California
By Patrick Seals, MPP/MBA ’20, for the City of Richmond Office of Neighborhood Safety Continue reading Big Girls Don’t Cry: mitigating the impact of exposure to community violence on girls and women in Richmond, California
Improving Veteran Students’ Sense of Belonging at UC Santa Cruz
By Julie Howell, MPP ’20, for UCSC Student Services for Transfer and Reentry Continue reading Improving Veteran Students’ Sense of Belonging at UC Santa Cruz
Feeding California: Increasing CalFresh Utilization Rates Among Seniors and People with Disabilities
by Michael Canning, MPP/MBA ’20 Continue reading Feeding California: Increasing CalFresh Utilization Rates Among Seniors and People with Disabilities
Transformative Pathways: Identifying a Model for Financial Advancement and Overall Wellness of Children and Families in Richmond, California
By My Williams, MPP ’20, for Building Blocks for Kids–Richmond Continue reading Transformative Pathways: Identifying a Model for Financial Advancement and Overall Wellness of Children and Families in Richmond, California