In Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province, an estimated six women are murdered, eight are sexually assaulted, eleven are battered, and thirty-two are abducted on a daily basis. An effective response mechanism is direly needed to counter the incidence of gender-based violence. An assessment of the country’s existing criminal justice system provides insight on what is needed to better protect women and girls.

As the Trump administration and Congress debate policies to encourage investment in infrastructure, is there any common ground that could unite both parties? The Public Benefit Infrastructure investment tax credit, a proposal that takes advantage of a concept with bipartisan support, may offer a solution.

The segregation of students along racial and socioeconomic lines seen in American schools mirrors the income segregation seen in neighborhoods across the country, and it is critical to consider these divides when responding to it. To address this intensifying issue properly, a public discussion of school integration along with policies that increase neighborhood diversity, enhance district autonomy, and promote socioeconomic diversity in schools are needed.