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How the Modern Anti-Immigration Movement Has Influenced Immigration Policy

Why hasn’t immigration reform been passed despite two decades of repeated, bipartisan attempts by Congress? Reform has run into direct...

Bridging Technology and Administration

With the rise of digital technology and its implementation, it’s worth revisiting the research on online government services...

Equitable Global Climate Policy for an Unequal World

As the world progresses away from fossil fuels and towards environmentally friendly alternatives, many countries differ in their...

Who Receives the Most Unjust Eviction Filings?

In the spring of 2019, PDI researchers Emma Boczek and Teddy Knox partnered up to research how race plays into eviction per filing (EPF)...

Students Build Climate Policy Database, Find Gaps in Most UN Climate Commitments

Student researchers will lead decarbonization efforts and are already identifying critical areas for change in the climate policy landscape.

Community Dialogue is Essential for Affordable Housing

Spotlight: A qualitative analysis of two Chicago case studies, leading to a framework for shifting narratives to support affordable housing.

COVID-19 and Rural Hospitals: The Perfect Storm

Spring 2020 researchers interview Dr. Adrian Diaz on the impact of COVID-19 on rural hospitals.

Behind David Whyman's State Preemption Evidence Dashboard

PDI Alumni Advisor David Whyman discusses state preemption, the quality of evidence behind policy, and his project with the Urban Institute.