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Health Disparities & Determinants of Health

Addressing health inequities requires a holistic approach that considers all factors impacting health and well-being. Programs that engage all stakeholders in communities – … See more

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The Affordable Care Act

WEBThe law was enacted in two parts: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23, 2010 and was amended by the Health Care and Education …

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Brief Update: Healthcare Policy in America

WEBFor many Americans, the extent to which government decisions impact our lives has become more and more evident, particularly in the debate over healthcare. …

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The Executive Branch

WEBView the Executive Summary for this brief. Case Study. During President Joe Biden’s first two weeks in office, he signed 28 executive orders directing federal agencies to pursue …

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What Still Matters: Healthcare

WEBThis week we will be introducing a new bi-weekly post on What Still Matters by Kristin Jackson. Kristin serves as policy editor for The Policy Circle. What Still …

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Illinois: Healthcare

WEB“The Commonwealth Fund is a private foundation that aims to promote a high performing healthcare system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, …

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Civic Engagement

WEBVolunteering with organizations that build community well-being or participating in community service projects; Advocating for legislation and models; Representing fellow …

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Move the Needle Virtual Experience: Mental Health

WEBThe Policy Circle is excited to launch a Move the Needle Virtual Experience program over our newly published Mental Health policy brief.. Please join us on Wednesday, June 23, …

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Aging in the 21st Century

WEBWomen aged 65 and older had a higher poverty rate (10.1%) than men (7.6%). In one PEW research survey, half of working adults said they had enough money to retire …

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U.S. Constitution

WEBThe Constitution begins with the Preamble, the introduction that clarifies the purpose of the document and the power of the people, emphasized by the first words: “ We the People.” …

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Failing Grade: Literacy in America

WEBIn the United States, 54% of American adults read below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level, and nearly one in five adults reads below a third-grade level. Lower literacy rates …

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Safety Net Programs

WEBThis meant a shift away from the traditional American political philosophy of laissez-faire (limited government intervention), and towards “the concept of a government-regulated …

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Human Trafficking

WEBThe Policy Circle Co-Founder Sylvie Légère attended the White House Summit on Human Trafficking in January 2020, where a panel of state representatives, law enforcement …

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The Failures and Future of the U.S. Foster Care System

WEBAccording to the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System’s (AFCARS) latest report (AFCARS Report #29 as of Feb 2024), the average age of foster children is …

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Crime and Safety in America

WEBIt weighs heavily on the minds of many Americans, with 61% of registered voters ranking crime in 2022 as “very important” when weighing political decisions. Between 2019 and …

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Women Business Leaders Value Policy Conversations

WEB“We need to introduce more women entrepreneurs to the all-important educational platform The Policy Circle created. It enables us to have conversations about, and become more …

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Free Enterprise & Economic Freedom

WEBPutting it in Context History. Milton and Rose Friedman, in their popular book and 1977 TV series, Free to Choose, describe the story of the United States as “the story of an …

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Free Access Comes With A Price Tag

WEB7th Annual Policy Circle Leadership Summit. Join us November 15-17th for the 7th Annual Leadership Summit in Tampa, Florida, for two days of interactive programs …

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The Creative Economy

WEBG20 Insights estimates that by 2030 the creative economy could account for 10% of global GDP, and Deloitte predicts that by 2030, there will be up to a 40% growth in the creative …

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