To fund the services it provides, the United States government derives revenue from individuals and businesses by taxing income, purchases, and property, in addition to various taxes paid on specific goods or activities. Yet, critics of the current tax code say it falls short of key goals:...
Taxes Brief.pdf
What is civic engagement? Why is it important and how can you become more involved in your community? In this brief, we seek to provide a deeper understanding of the importance of Americans’ participation in civic life. We’ll also explain how The Policy Circle helps to build social capital, a...
Civic Engagement Brief.pdf
The executive branch of the U.S. carries out and enforces laws. Some roles, namely the President and Vice President, are well known. Most Americans are less familiar with the responsibilities of other entities, from the Cabinet’s fifteen executive department heads to the expansive number of...
Executive Branch Brief.pdf
It’s difficult to believe that any form of human trafficking could happen in our own backyards, but it does. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are victims of human trafficking around the world, and tens of thousands are victims right here in the United States. Furthermore, because...
Human Trafficking Brief.pdf
We are living through a technological transformation as significant as the invention of the car. Just as society had to decide how to regulate roads, we now face questions about how to govern artificial intelligence, data use, and emerging technologies. AI has already demonstrated its...
Why Tech Policy Matters Now Insight.pdf
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