INSIGHTS

Thomas Bowman 8/15/20 Thomas Bowman 8/15/20

POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS IN A MULTIPOLAR SOCIETY

The evolution from one-way mass communication into two-way mass communication makes transformational policy changes not just possible, but inevitable. How well gatekeepers can adapt and respond to the newly popular policy desires will determine whether that policy change has a positive or negative impact on society.

Thomas Bowman 7/28/20 Thomas Bowman 7/28/20

POLICY BRIEF: Virginia Criminal Justice Reform

The Virginia General Assembly directed its State Crime Commission (SCC) to undertake an emergency review of its criminal justice policies and identify opportunities for reform. Most legislative activity will center around policies supported by the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, mainstream Democratic activists, and the Black Lives Matter protestors. This augments those discussions.