Category Archives: Government
On the Health Care Debate
[read my previous post on this subject for more context] Tea Party Rally (Again) On Wednesday, I went on a 5 mile run to the Capitol and back to my apartment before my afternoon shift of work began. On the … Continue reading
Reorienting National Security Priorities
Below is my plan for reorienting American security priorities, which I think are currently misaligned, often conflicting, and outdated. This is not a plan for innovation, or financial reform (which is one of the most pressing national issues), or for … Continue reading
Filed under Energy, Foreign, Government, International Affairs, Military, Policy, Security
State of the Nation After 9/11/09
Oh man, where to begin. I think I’ve been a little frustrated lately because I haven’t written in a while. So let’s get it out there so I can move on. National Tea Party, 9/12 This last Saturday was the … Continue reading
Filed under Economics, Education, Globalization, Government, Policy, Politics, Security, Stock Market
Public Transit Adds Data Points
Here in DC, WMATA (Washington Metro Area Transit Authority) has started putting up signs at all its bus stops that have a unique stop number on them. What this number symbolizes is a unique ID that riders and WMATA operators … Continue reading
Filed under Communications, Computers, Design, Government, Internet, Openness, Policy, Tech, Web
Health Care Ennui
Just a quick note on this; been busy settling in to my new place so I have a lot to say but not much time. The health care proposal is grinding and painful to watch. What’s worst about all of … Continue reading
Filed under Economics, Government, Health, Military, Policy
Surpluses and Shortages
I’m moving out of my Georgetown rowhouse and just started my job, so I’ve been a little busy and haven’t been able to write much. That’s one reason Twitter is so great — I’ve been able to just send some … Continue reading
Filed under Anthropology, Business, Economics, Education, Globalization, Government, Internet, Policy, Politics, Stock Market, Tech
We Want No Taxation, No Representation
Financial time bombs are no longer shocking to discover these days. Collateralized debt obligations, the American auto industry, real estate, credit, struggling state government balance sheets, etc. IRC Stupidity Yesterday Obama gave a speech on how health care needs to … Continue reading
Filed under Africa, Business, Development, Economics, Globalization, Government, International Affairs, Policy, Politics
Big, Interesting, Mysterious Pragmatic Problems
I’ve just finished a master’s program full of amazing classmates seeking policy solutions to some of the toughest problems the US and international institutions have to currently deal with. For my part, I deeply love to spend a lot of … Continue reading
Filed under Business, Development, Economics, Education, Globalization, Government, International Affairs, Internet, Openness, Policy, Privacy, Reputation, Web
Going International to Become More American
In mid-May, I will graduate with a Masters of Science in Foreign Service degree from Georgetown University. This program is within the School of Foreign Service, formed after World War I to train Americans to engage with the rest of … Continue reading
Filed under Business, Development, Government, International Affairs, Policy
Reinvigorating USAID
It occurred to me that I might have a great way to inject some vitality and vigor into USAID. Granted, this is somewhat of a flippant post and doesn’t address all the serious policy issues that USAID has to deal … Continue reading
Filed under Development, Government, International Affairs, Marketing, Policy
