Discussion

 

1) Find a recent news article discussing a social issue and related policy (copy the link and paste in your post).

2) Employ EITHER the multiple streams framework OR the narrative policy framework to break down what is contributing to the policies being implemented or discussed. (Hint: Using either framework will require discussion of key actors in the policy debate, how they are framing the social "problem," what policy/policies are being considered, etc.).

Note: It does not matter if you agree or disagree with the perspectives being offered in the news article. While we, as humans and professionals, can never fully set aside our personal experiences and biases, an important part of policy practice is being able to objectively analyze and report the dynamics influencing the policymaking process.