Tomorrow's Policy Makers Blog

In recent years, rising tensions between the United States and China have caused tariffs to be used as an economic weapon. While some argue that tariffs protect American industries and domestic job; others believe they skyrocket consumer prices and hinder global trade relationships.   How Do Tariffs Work?   Tariffs are government taxes placed on imported goods. When the US imposes tariffs on Chinese imports, the costs of those goods increases. The purpose of this is to increa

A government shutdown occurs when Congress can’t agree on budget resolutions to fund federal agencies. Absent funding, large parts of the government are forced to close temporarily, making services unavailable and leaving federal employees unpaid. Though often dismissed as political drama, shutdowns reveal deeper policy failures regarding extreme partisanship that prioritize ideology over governance.       How Does it Happen?   Each year, Congress must pay 12 appropriation bi

Student loans are funds, for the purpose of paying educational costs, borrowed from federal banks or private lenders with the expectation...

Across the United States, states are implementing changes to get ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Specifically, Texas and California...

This blog covers New York City’s newly approved school phone ban, exploring the reasons behind the policy, how it will be implemented, who’s exempt, and what it means for student rights and classroom culture.

This blog covers the recent ICE raids in Los Angeles between June 6–8, 2025, the mass protests that followed, and the controversial military response ordered by President Trump. It highlights the growing debate over immigration policy, civil rights, and government priorities.

Since the late 1970s, civic engagement has been on a slow declining trend and young people increasingly feel disconnected from government...

From the developing agents of artificial intelligence such as Chat Gpt or Deepseek, AI has impressed everyone beyond just being a...

Economic sanctions are government-imposed restrictions regarding trade or financial transactions with another country in act of...

Climate policy refers to government actions taken to combat climate change. One specific action has been the implementation of a carbon...

The talk about whether a reform on the American education system has been debated about for the past years. The question goes beyond just...

For centuries, Western nations have viewed the East though an ideology called Orientalism, a lens that portrays the East as mysterious...

Criminal justice reform isn’t just about changing the laws – it’s about addressing the systematic inequalities within a practice that...

A living wage is not just increasing the minimum wage – it’s the income required for workers to afford basic necessities based on their...

Housing is a basic human need that provides stability and security. The right to housing ensures that everyone, regardless of location,...

Universal Basic Income provides unconditional financial support to all citizens, but faces concerns about cost and work incentives.

Climate policy addresses global warming through emission reductions, renewable energy promotion, and climate adaptation efforts.

Universal healthcare ensures access for all, improving health and reducing inequality, though it may raise taxes and wait times.