A Second Chance for Net Neutrality, Asia’s Next Trade Agreement, and More

Policing America’s schools, Asia’s answer to trade protectionism, and what a Democratic House means for net neutrality.

November 12, 2018

U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi reacts alongside fellow House Democrats to the results of the U.S. midterm elections at a Democratic election night rally in Washington.

The Supreme Court and House Democrats breathe new life into net neutrality

Following the Trump administration’s 2017 repeal of the Open Internet Rule, the future of net neutrality has remained unclear. Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler explains how a recent decision by the Supreme Court and a Democratic majority in the House could help keep the fight for a fair and open internet alive.

The case for Asia’s next trade agreement

With the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership expected to be concluded during this week’s ASEAN summit, Peter Petri and Michael Plummer highlight why Asia’s second major trade agreement since the United States exited the Trans-Pacific Partnership could be an optimistic answer to populist and protectionist trends around the globe.

Does more policing make middle schools safer?

A new study in North Carolina finds that efforts to place more law enforcement officials in schools, which several states rushed to do following the tragic 2012 Newtown shooting, did not reduce criminal activity, suggesting the need for broader policy solutions to help students and teachers feel safe at school.