The Baines Report

As Congress debates the infrastructure bill, check out our latest op-ed on the site from 2nd yr MPaff Ardian Shaholli: Democrats must reject infrastructure privatization. Read it here: https://bainesreport.org/2021/08/democrats-must-reject-infrastructure-privatization/

"Bipartisanship is overrated," argues 2nd year MPaff Ardian Shaholli. Do you agree? In his latest op-ed, Shaholli argues that the time has now come to abolish the filibuster. Read it here: https://bit.ly/filibuster-op-ed

"We have run out of time to cooperate on climate change." Did you catch this great piece from MGPS student Kathlina Brady? To meet the U.N. climate goals, Brady argues, the U.S. and China need some healthy competition. Read the full piece here: https://bit.ly/wehaverunoutoftime

ICYMI: International News Editor Joseph P Flores outlines the Biden Administration's new approach to Central America. For longterm success, Flores argues, Biden's "root causes strategy" must look far beyond the region's current "crisis." Read it here: http://bit.ly/rootcausestrategy

Ahead of Austin's May 1st elections, MPaff Ardian Shaholli makes the case for voting no on Prop B.

"In the long-run, the most fruitful and financially prudent way to address homelessness is to invest in affordable housing." Read it here: https://bit.ly/oped-propb

"It’s time for Congress to do what’s needed to protect U.S. democracy and restore the will of all people, regardless of race, wealth, or political affiliation." - First-year MPaff Gina Hinojosa calls for federal intervention to take on voter suppression in TX and across the country. Read it here:

Greater federal intervention needed to protect voting rights in Texas | Baines Report Greater federal intervention needed to protect voting rights in Texas Posted by Gina Hinojosa | Apr 15, 2021 | Civil Rights, Misc, National, Politics and Governance, Texas | 0 | Perhaps spooked by how record voter turnout in the 2020 election allowed Democrats to narrow or close the gap with Republi...

"American officials have the tools to triumphantly reemerge from the decades-long specter imposed by domestic terrorism – they just have to use them."

First year LBJ School of Public Affairs Walker Adams makes the case for a new strategy to combat domestic terrorism. Read our latest piece, Tacking the Threat from Within, here: https://bit.ly/3g5rfYA

"Following the ripple effects of coronavirus deaths and the subsequent mushrooming unemployment, unprecedented and bold action is a necessity."

Our latest from first-year MPaff student Ardian Shaholli: Biden Can and Should Enact Medicare for All. Read it here: https://bit.ly/2OnPEgy

What will and will not change in Japan? Check out our latest analysis from MGPS Candidate Nina Nomura. Read it here: http://bit.ly/3bPBVIi

A Look Ahead at Elections in Latin America: MGPS first-year Joseph Flores provides a county-by-country forecast of what to expect in the region's upcoming elections. Read our latest piece here: bit.ly/3kf9S7C