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The Abstract
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> Edited by Torie Ludwin, Arnold Ventures (AV)
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“The literal meaning of ‘philanthropy’ is ‘affection for mankind,’” President Ronald Reagan wrote when he proclaimed the first National Philanthropy Day on this date in 1986. “Throughout our history, we Americans have displayed this trait through our generous charitable giving and our spirit of neighbor helping neighbor. Our tradition of voluntarism embodies a great deal of caring, initiative, and ingenuity in solving problems and improving our communities. It is one of our greatest strengths as a people.”
For Arnold Ventures, that philanthropic spirit means working with others to find policies to improve the lives of American families, strengthen their communities, and promote their economic opportunity.
Learn more about our work>
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Fixing America’s Housing Crisis: A Blueprint for Change
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In the episode “ How to Repair America’s Broken Housing System” from Vox Media’s podcast The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway, Dr. Jenny Schuetz, Arnold Ventures’ vice president of infrastructure for housing, discussed the systemic issues plaguing the U.S. housing market and explored potential solutions. She delved into the economic, policy, and zoning challenges that make housing unaffordable for many Americans, focusing on how local zoning laws and regulatory hurdles have stifled the creation of affordable housing. Dr. Schuetz emphasized the need for reforms in land use policies, state and federal intervention to incentivize better housing practices, and more streamlined community engagement to ensure accessibility for low- and middle-income families. The conversation also highlighted broader socioeconomic impacts, such as inequality and urban sprawl, tied to current housing policies. Listen here.
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Q&A on Testing the Impact of
Procedural Justice in Police Departments
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Police chiefs at a leadership communication training in Tulsa, OK
With support from AV, researchers with the National Policing Institute are conducting a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test procedural justice training for police supervisors. Procedural justice is a model of policing that seeks to improve respect, concern, and fairness. Increasingly used by departments in their interactions with community members, procedural justice can also be used internally to improve department culture and morale. The goal of this research is to test the impact of this approach on workplace culture, use of force and arrests, and trust between police and community members.
Read our Q&A with Karen L. Amendola and Colby Dolly of the National Policing Institute>
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$1.3 Billion
The amount Medicare paid Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to cover veteran enrollees who didn’t receive any care. This suggests that some MA plans may be strategically targeting veterans for enrollment to increase their profit margins.
Duplicative and wasteful federal payments to MA plans with high rates of veteran enrollees highlight the need for policy reform to protect resources for veterans’ health coverage. Policy reform would also enhance care coordination between the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Veterans Health Administration. Read more in Health Affairs and see how AV Founder and Co-Chair John Arnold summed it up on X.
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Criminal Justice
- In an op-ed for the Tennessee Star, Timothy Head, national executive director for the Faith & Freedom Coalition, suggested that Tennessee should consider establishing an ombudsman office to bring accountability and oversight to the state’s deeply troubled prison system.
- Chicago is considering budget cuts that will slash the police department’s Office of Constitutional Policing and Reform, in the Chicago Sun-Times. These cuts could hinder efforts to reform the police department and comply with a federal consent decree.
- The Detroit Free Press reported on the case of a person who, despite being accused of involvement in the murder of a police officer, was able to buy his way out of jail by paying 10% of his assigned bond. The case has drawn attention to the problems associated with Michigan’s continued use of cash bail.
Higher Education
- Preston Cooper discussed how Trump could tackle higher education policy in EducationNext, focusing on accreditation changes, a national university, and an endowment tax on wealthy colleges.
Health Care
- PrivateEquity Stakeholder Project's (PESP's) recent report counted approximately 900 private equity-owned health care provider locations in Philadelphia, which it considers likely an undercount; read more from PESP on private equity activity in health care.
- The Wall Street Journal noted that the sickest patients enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans flee to traditional Medicare in the final years of life, costing taxpayers billions. (free link)
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On Monday, November 18, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET, the Journal of Legislation & Public Policy and the Brennan Center for Justice will host an event at the NYU School of Law on federal prison reform. Speakers will include AV’s Vice President of Criminal Justice Advocacy Kevin Ring and Vice President of Advocacy, Communications, and External Affairs Sara Schaumburg.
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| Jupiter’s icy moon Europa; Photo: NASA/JPL/Michael Benson |
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“Colleagues: You have dreamed this spacecraft, this mission of discovery. You have: Sketched thoughts on napkins; Detailed scientific hypotheses at conferences; Conceived techniques to probe an alien water world…”
NASA Project Scientist Robert Pappalardo opened his speech this way, made on the eve of the launch of the Europa Clipper in October. This spacecraft will study Jupiter’s moon Europa, which is believed to have a deep ocean beneath its thick layer of ice, to see if it can support life. Learn more about the project. |
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