Here’s a selection of articles Federal Relations is enjoying this week.
Clinton’s Free Tuition Promise – It’s directed not at older Americans, like Social Security and Medicare, but for once, at young Americans. Read more on NPR
How Women Are Harassed Out of Science – The discrimination women endure makes America’s need for STEM workers even greater. Read more on The Atlantic
Harvey Milk’s Navy Legacy – The Navy is planning to name one of it’s new oil tankers after the pioneering gay rights activist who served as a diving officer during the Korean War. Read more on The Huffington Post
Higher Ed at the DNC – Speech after speech discusses student debt — and praises the Clinton plan (based in part on Sanders plan) for college affordability. Read more on Inside Higher Ed
Trump to Russia: Send Emails ASAP – Donald Trump pleaded directly with the Russian government to meddle in the U.S. presidential election by finding and releasing Hillary Clinton’s private emails, but don’t worry because he was just kidding! Read more on the Washington Post
Do Governors Make Better VPs? – Governors are rarely VPs, and yet both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump selected one for this increasingly powerful office. Read more on Governing