Data Scientist
Because the constitutional separation of powers often leads to delay or obstruction rather than coordinated policymaking, U.S. presidents are increasingly acting unilaterally to move policy. With the issuance of executive orders, signing statements, and policy memoranda, unilateralism has become a defining feature of the American presidency. Can Congress effectively use checks and balances to counter […]
To address vaccine hesitancy, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched the “We Can Do This” COVID-19 public education campaign (the Campaign) in 2021 to promote vaccine confidence and increase vaccine uptake. The Campaign introduced a heavy-up media strategy to enhance its reach and engagement with its vaccine hesitant audience. This approach […]
Like his predecessors, President Donald J. Trump deployed multiple unilateral tools to achieve policy goals that reflected campaign promises or emergent priorities that were unlikely to have successful legislative solutions. Congress, courts, and the public evaluate unilateral efforts in light of their own policy preferences. Here, we explore Trump’s attempts to terminate Deferred Action for […]