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Building a Better System of Public Safety for Saint Paul: A Reflection on Our Work
I, along with Macalester President Suzanne Rivera, and 46 other members of the Saint Paul Community was appointed to Saint Paul's Community First Public Safety Commission by Mayor Melvin Carter. The group was convened to study and create…
Chicago in the COVID Era: Mayor Lightfoot and Two Controversial Developments
This paper examines how the Coronavirus pandemic in tandem with racial injustice has impacted Chicago through its government structures, finances, and new developments, and how the city’s mayor, Lori Lightfoot, has taken on a bigger role. In…
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution: From the National Government to St. Paul Communities
This paper discusses COVID-19 vaccine distribution, following their path from the national government to people and communities in St. Paul. I start by explaining allocation from the CDC to jurisdictions and the network of partnerships that dictate…
Defund or Defend? Exploring Baltimore’s Budgetary Crisis and the Decision to Boost BPD 5%
Baltimore's current mayor, Brandon Scott, ran his 2020 campaign in part on a promise that he would defund the police. Citizens and activists were confused however when his proposed FY2022 budget actually increase the Baltimore Police Department…
Denver/Colorado COVID Response
This essay was created for Professor Lesley Lavery's POLI 204 US Metro and City Politics class this module. In the attached paper, I talk about the early days of COVID, and how Denver responded by proactively implementing policies. I encountered an…
Government Structure in Minneapolis and its Impact on the Municipal Response to the George Floyd Uprisings
A description of the government structure in Minneapolis and its impact on the municipal response to the George Floyd uprisings
Houston: A perfect example of the era
An explanation on why Houston, Texas is a perfect example of everything going on in this country.
Internet is Essential: How COVID-19 Exacerbated Baltimore’s Digital Divide
This paper explores the digital divide in Baltimore - 40.7% of the city lacks access to home broadband, making it difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic to attend class, work, health care appointments, and participate in government.