U.S. States and Territories

A general view of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on Monday, April 6, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. More than a million people world wide have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, and in the U.S. more than 300,000 people have tested positive as the Trump administration struggles to get a handle on the outbreak. (Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA)No Use UK. No Use Germany.

When climate policy works: HFCs and the case of short-lived climate pollutants

Thursday, June 24, 2021

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde (not pictured) at the Harpa Concert Hall, on the sidelines of the Arctic Council Ministerial summit, in Reykjavik, Iceland, May 19, 2021. Saul Loeb/Pool via REUTERS

Want the Summit for Democracy to develop solutions? Include local governments

Patrick W. Quirk and Eguiar Lizundia

Friday, May 21, 2021

A marijuana leaf is displayed at Canna Pi medical marijuana dispensary in Seattle, Washington, November 27, 2012. Washington State's Initiative 502, that was approved by voters in the November 6, 2012 general election, legalizes marijuana in Washington State effective December 6, 2012. Marijuana remains illegal at the Federal level. Picture taken November 27, 2012. REUTERS/Anthony Bolante (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY DRUGS POLITICS HEALTH AGRICULTURE BUSINESS)

State cannabis reform is putting social justice front and center

Sabina Morris, John Hudak, and Christine Stenglein

Friday, April 16, 2021

A medical worker holds Pfizer coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination cards at a mobile vaccination drive for essential food processing workers at Rose & Shore, Inc., in Vernon, Los Angeles

The challenge of measuring equity in COVID-19 vaccinations

William A. Galston

Friday, March 19, 2021

A detail view of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on September 18, 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. As Congress continues its deadlock and finger pointing over additional COVID-19 stimulus relief, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell vowed to push a vote for a Supreme Court Nominee after the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg earlier in the day. (Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA)No Use UK. No Use Germany.

Earmarks are back, and Americans should be glad

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

A vial of the Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine is seen at Northwell Health's South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, New York, U.S., March 3, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine: Progress, and equity questions for the next phase

Elaine Kamarck and William A. Galston

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Area school staff members receive a COVID-19 vaccination Friday at the Mid-Ohio Education Service Center .Dsc 9625

The COVID-19 vaccine: What can states learn from each other?

William A. Galston and Elaine Kamarck

Friday, February 19, 2021

A medical worker prepares a syringe with a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination center in Brussels as part of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination campaign in Belgium, February 2, 2021. REUTERS/Johanna Geron

What’s the hold up? Why more vaccines haven’t been administered

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

FILE PHOTO: Steam rises out of chimneys at the Big Bend Power Station owned and operated by Tech Energy in Apollo Beach, Florida U.S., August 14, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo

Climate politics: What congressional Democrats can learn from state legislatures

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

A firefighter/paramedic prepares a shot of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination at the Tequesta Fire Departmenton January 15, 2021 in Tequesta, Florida. The city received 50 doses. There are 1600 residets that are 65 and older. The online appointments were taken in under three minutes. GREG LOVETT/PALM BEACH POSTTequesta Va3

COVID-19 vaccinations: Why are some states and localities so much more successful?

William A. Galston

Monday, January 25, 2021