Beware of Travel Scams
KGO 810, July 10, 2021
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In the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections, the political parties in many states are working to redefine their congressional district maps to gain every possible edge. From California and Texas to Tennessee and Virginia, redistricting efforts have taken center stage. The Supreme Court has sanctioned partisan gerrymandering, and the system has evolved to one in which state legislature majorities get to determine who is most likely to fill those seats in Congress.
In short, gerrymandering has become a central feature of the system, not a bug. But what if we rethink the structure entirely?
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For years, remote work has been viewed as one of the most important drivers of employee satisfaction. New research suggests that assumption may be giving remote work too much credit.
A study published in the INFORMS journal Management Science found that while remote employees often report higher job satisfaction, much of that advantage disappears when researchers account for factors such as workplace culture, trust in management, communication and opportunities for professional development.
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Data should dictate voting rights
The Hill, July 8, 2021
Determining who is eligible to vote has become a political lightning rod. Several states have enacted new laws related to voting rights, some more restrictive and some more expansive. Are these actions creating appropriate protections, egregious barriers, or reasonable accommodations? News of such activities exacerbates ongoing conflicts between Republican and Democratic lawmakers as they set the stage for the 2022 midterm elections, with control of the Senate and the House up for grabs.
Direct Flights Save Lives! New Airline Routes Can Increase Kidney Sharing by More than 7%
News Release, July 12, 2021
CATONSVILLE, MD, July 12, 2021 – It’s a supply and demand problem, it’s a transportation problem, it’s a donor problem – and that just scratches the surface. According to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, every 9 minutes a new patient is added to the organ waiting list. Every day 17 people die waiting for a kidney transplant. New research in the INFORMS journal Management Science tackles the transportation part of this problem.
Bi partisan Infra Plan not Perfect, but it’s a Good Start on Climate Change
Infrastructure Investor, June 30, 2021
Last week, U.S. President Joe Biden announced his support for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, a spending package agreed upon by a group of 10 senators.
Op-ed: Here's why natural COVID-19 immunity pales compared to vaccination
IndyStar, July 1, 2021
COVID-19 has exacerbated the schism between those who believe that natural immunity from infection is sufficient and those who embrace the benefits of immunity via vaccination.
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