CosmoPolicy.org Public Policy Research
International Policies
International policies in our research are based on policies occurring between or among nation-states whether it be happening regionally or globally. This includes international bodies such as the United Nations (UN) or Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) such as Amnesty International.
UN: Security Council Vetoing Democratic Ideals
The UN Security Council contains five permanent member states who are allowed to veto any proposals passed by the UN General Assembly. Why does these members get veto power and what can be done to make the UN a more democratic institution?
No Pride in Russia
Mr. Putin obviously is not a fan of Queer people, nor is the Russian government, as LGBTQIA+ individuals are persecuted by Russian authorities. What is happening in Russia with LGBTQIA+ individuals and is the international community doing anything to help?
The Nation-State Level
In the United States, there are state-level policies and federal policies. However, in the context of the world, the research in this section is based on policies within nation-states. For example, our research here can focus on policies at the federal level in the US or on specific countries (nation-states) abroad.
US Infrastructure Investment Plans
It has been a while since a large investment in US infrastructure was passed. What policies do these proposals contain, what programs are they going to fund, and at what cost?
Modern Monetary Policy
Classically, governments fisical policy has been about creating an ideal balanced budget in order to keep inflation in check. However, mainly as a result of the 2008 Financial Crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world have been spending more than they have been taking in. How can governments spend more and keep inflation low?
Local Policies
Local polices are implemented on, well, the local level. This could mean on a school board, trustees of a village, or another form of a local government. Here, our policy research is based primarily on the local systems in the United States.
Local: Chicago & Climate Change
Being along Lake Michigan, Chicago might seem protected from rising seas, but what about rising lake levels?
Local: The Chicago Spire
As a result of the 2008 Financial Crisis, the Chicago Spire was canceled, and in its place was a deep pit that has been blocked off for nearly a decade and a half.