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- PBPL Voice Profiles: Camille Valentincic ’22 May 2, 2022
- Congratulations to PBPL Major Erin DeMarco ’23, Published Author of Op-Ed April 28, 2022
- Congratulations to PBPL Major Emily Blanchard ’22, Published Author of Op-Ed April 27, 2022
- PBPL Voice Profiles: Charlie Kilborn ’22 April 27, 2022
- Trinity Pre-Law Society Sponsors Panel – Women in Law: A Conversation with Trinity Alumni April 26, 2022
- Congratulations to PBPL Major Marisol Garcia ’22, Published Author of Op-Ed April 25, 2022
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An Interview with Trinity’s own Professor Williamson
By Ethan Cantor ’16 This semester I have been taking a class with Professor Williamson, “Immigration and Integration Policy” (PBPL 331), where we have analyzed a wide variety of issues that inform the debate on immigration policy. In perfect timing … Continue reading
A PBPL Experience in Paris
By Benito Solomon Fernandez ’14 My name is Benito Solomon Fernandez and I am a senior majoring in Public Policy and Law. I spent the spring semester of my junior year studying abroad with the Office of International Programs’ Trinity-in-Paris … Continue reading
Under Connecticut’s Golden Dome
Taylor Denson ‘13 This is the first installment of a weekly column on the Connecticut General Assembly. Last Wednesday, Governor Dannel Malloy of Connecticut stepped into the chamber of the House of Representatives at the state capitol and began his … Continue reading
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How Republicans Can Win Back The Hispanic Vote
Paige-Marie Greene (’13) This article is the first installment of a point-counterpoint on the Hispanic vote in 2012. Check back with us soon to see its companion piece. Traditionally, conservatives have had little problem attracting Hispanic voters, who tend to … Continue reading
The Greek Economic Crisis
The recent instability in Greece caused concern in economies worldwide, including here in the United States. In order to fully understand the dynamics of this relationship, one must first look at the problem as a whole and the means by which Greek officials sought to solve it. Austerity measures, including mild wage cuts, were put in place, but proved insufficient. After putting all of this into perspective, one can start to see the broader implications in regards to the American economy.
The Greek economic problem has several root causes. One of these is heavy government spending due to raised government wages and social programs, such as pensions and health care. Tax evasion by Greek citizens amplified the problem; the Greek government loses nearly $30 billion every year, which is approximately 15% of the country’s GDP. These two factors drove Greece to exceed the 3% GDP deficit ceiling established by the European bank, to a rate of 15.4% GDP. This, in conjunction with the fact that tourism, Greece’s biggest industry which accounts for 15% of GDP, was adversely affected by the decline in the world economy, leading to a loss of confidence in the Greece’s ability to meet its debt obligations. Continue reading
Focus on Faculty: Michael Bangser, Visiting Professor of Public Policy & Law
Suzy Wang (’13) For Professor Bangser, teaching at Trinity College was a lucky coincidence. After serving as general counsel for nine years at a large nonprofit organization created by the Ford Foundation and later as President of the Hartford Foundation … Continue reading