Articles By: Pragya Kakani
Pragya Kakani is the Graphics Editor for the Harvard Political Review. Pragya is interested in the relationship between science and society, and she blogs on public health with a focus on domestic policy. She considers herself politically moderate, and values critical analysis over partisanship in discussing political issues. Outside of her work for the Harvard Political Review, Pragya studies neurobiology, math, and government as a freshman at Harvard College and debates for the Harvard Speech and Parliamentary Debate Society. In her spare time, she likes to swim, play chess, and watch old movies. Pragya is also fluent in Hindi/Urdu, enjoys learning about and discussing world religions, and loves corny Bollywood music.

Pragya Kakani / October 24, 2011 4:54 pm

Lions and Tigers and Government Shutdowns! Oh My!

The recent debt-ceiling crisis was more contentious than a Texas football game, as Democrats and Republicans rejected each others’ budget cut proposals. But this rivalry characterizes the current partisan political season. In April, the US prepared for a potential government shutdown while Democrats and Republicans struggled up until the last moment to agree on a budget for the upcoming fiscal ... Read More

Pragya Kakani / October 24, 2011 4:10 pm

Runaway Medicare and Medicaid Spending

Health care spending in the United States has been growing significantly faster than the national economy for several years, posing serious threats to the solvency of Medicare and Medicaid. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that federal spending to support Medicare and Medicaid will rise to 12% of the GDP in 2050 and 19% of the GDP in 2082, which, ... Read More

Pragya Kakani / April 12, 2011 11:09 pm

The Academic Gender Gap

Women still lag in math and science

Neil Patel and Pragya Kakani / November 4, 2010 2:11 pm

Do Americans Fear Muslims?

What the Ground Zero mosque controversy has taught us

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