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Photo of a sign that says dictators plus oligarchs equals RIP to the American dream

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US democratic backsliding encourages repression abroad — but also protest

Matthew Cebul and Sharan Grewal explain that dictators around the world have been emboldened by the Trump administration’s abandonment of democracy and human rights norms, but crackdowns may spark stronger and more unified pro-democracy movements.

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Closing the Wage Gap

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Closing the Wage Gap

Ash alum using data to make “women’s issue” everyone’s issue

Communiqué Spring 2017, Volume 20

Communique Magazine

Communiqué Spring 2017, Volume 20

In this issue, we feature the Civic Analytics Network (CAN), a national peer network of Chief Data Officers (CDO). We also showcase new fellows, faculty and programs; an Ash alum that’s fighting for wage equity; and a student that’s advocating for democracy in the Congo.

From Sacramento to DC

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From Sacramento to DC

For Roy and Lila Ash Fellow Teresa Acuña, community always on her mind