“For such a small state, why can’t it get its act together?” This is a sentiment often evoked when thinking of Rhode Island. From unemployment to pension reform, the Union’s tiniest member seems to have the greatest proportion of problems. On...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D’Ortenzio '15 is a Staff Writer for the Brown Political Review. A public policy concentrator, his political interest is in American government and specifically schooling, having served for two years on the MA State Board of Eduction. He is from Wellesley, Massachusetts.
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“For such a small state, why can’t it get its act together?” This is a sentiment often evoked when thinking of Rhode Island. From unemployment to pension reform, the Union’s tiniest member seems to have the greatest proportion of problems. On...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
To much fanfare, the University recently announced the creation of a new School of Public Health. Slated to open in July, the school will help improve Brown’s health courses and combine them into a single program. Public Health will become the thir...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
To much fanfare, the University recently announced the creation of a new School of Public Health. Slated to open in July, the school will help improve Brown’s health courses and combine them into a single program. Public Health will become the thir...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
The Providence Journal recently reported $57,232 as Brown’s sticker price for the 2013-14 school year. An increase of 4% over last year’s tuition, the seemingly constant annual increase in cost has led some to question, “Is college worth it?”...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
The Providence Journal recently reported $57,232 as Brown’s sticker price for the 2013-14 school year. An increase of 4% over last year’s tuition, the seemingly constant annual increase in cost has led some to question, “Is college worth it?”...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
“The Comeback Kid.” Such was President Bill Clinton’s self-branded title following the 1992 New Hampshire presidential primary. It was a fitting nickname, and an especially meaningful one from a swing state like New Hampshire. Bogged down at th...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
“The Comeback Kid.” Such was President Bill Clinton’s self-branded title following the 1992 New Hampshire presidential primary. It was a fitting nickname, and an especially meaningful one from a swing state like New Hampshire. Bogged down at th...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
At first, the answer to this question is easy. Another term in the White House, two additional Senate seats, and eight new blue Congressmen. Liberal marijuana or gay rights votes passed in almost 10 states. But beyond the veneer, is this reflective o...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
At first, the answer to this question is easy. Another term in the White House, two additional Senate seats, and eight new blue Congressmen. Liberal marijuana or gay rights votes passed in almost 10 states. But beyond the veneer, is this reflective o...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
In the past year, we’ve heard President Obama and Governor Romney talk about everything from Libya to the London Olympics. However, public education has been noticeably absent from our nation’s discourse. A topic that has been included in nationa...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
In the past year, we’ve heard President Obama and Governor Romney talk about everything from Libya to the London Olympics. However, public education has been noticeably absent from our nation’s discourse. A topic that has been included in nationa...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
We’ve heard a lot about campaign finance this election cycle. But what actually is it and why should we care? Let’s get caught up on the history first. Campaign finance on the Federal level essentially began in the 1880s, but was largely ineffect...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
We’ve heard a lot about campaign finance this election cycle. But what actually is it and why should we care? Let’s get caught up on the history first. Campaign finance on the Federal level essentially began in the 1880s, but was largely ineffect...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
We all know them. Slips of the tongue we wish we could take back. For candidates, gaffes are their worst nightmare. They capture the news cycle and distract campaigns, and have been damaging to both President Obama and Governor Romney this election s...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
We all know them. Slips of the tongue we wish we could take back. For candidates, gaffes are their worst nightmare. They capture the news cycle and distract campaigns, and have been damaging to both President Obama and Governor Romney this election s...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
The debate. Candidates’ final chance to make pitches. The make-or-break moment to revive campaigns. A bad performance that loses the election. Debates are an important part of our American democracy. We watch platforms and visions unfold and decide...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
The debate. Candidates’ final chance to make pitches. The make-or-break moment to revive campaigns. A bad performance that loses the election. Debates are an important part of our American democracy. We watch platforms and visions unfold and decide...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
No President since FDR has ever been reelected with an unemployment rate above 7.2%. Period. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in August that the unemployment rate is 8.1%, about where it has been since the beginning of the year. What ...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio
No President since FDR has ever been reelected with an unemployment rate above 7.2%. Period. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in August that the unemployment rate is 8.1%, about where it has been since the beginning of the year. What ...
Michael D'Ortenzio
Michael D'Ortenzio