Brief #159 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by: Devyne Byrd
Governor Kathy Hochul’s deployment of the National Guard for subway bag searches in NYC has sparked controversy over potential racial discrimination and the criminalization of mental health issues, with advocacy groups and officials opposing the plan, advocating investment in public services for safety.
Brief #158 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by: Inijah Quadri
From climate change advocacy to social justice campaigns, young activists are leveraging digital tools to drive policy changes and challenge traditional power structures. Explore the dynamic impact of these movements and their growing influence on elections and policy debates.
Brief #157 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by: Inijah Quadri
In the face of the modern refugee crisis, the United States faces complex challenges in providing sanctuary to those fleeing persecution and violence. Recent policies and solutions propose increasing refugee admission caps, streamlining resettlement processes, and ending harmful border policies to uphold humanitarian obligations while balancing security concerns.
Brief #156 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by: Arvind Salem
Amidst Republican criticism of President Biden’s perceived leniency, Texas asserts its authority by implementing its own immigration enforcement measures, leading to legal battles over policies like Wire Fencing and Texas SB 4, now subject to Supreme Court rulings.
Brief #155 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by Inijah Quadri
In the United States, the path to police reform has been a complex and diverse journey, significantly influenced by local contexts and challenges. By examining the police reform efforts in two cities—Baltimore and Minneapolis—we can gain insights into the differences in approach and outcomes in these cities.
Brief #154 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by Diing Magot
Journalism is currently under threat, in today’s world people are still confused about the role of a journalist in a democratic society. Access to information is a challenge and journalists continuously work in an environment that can lead to being harassed threatened, jailed or even killed.
Brief #153 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by Inijah Quadri
In the United States, the urgent need for police reform has been brought into sharp focus following high-profile incidents involving police use of force. The tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others at the hands of law enforcement have sparked nationwide protests and a deep reevaluation of policing practices.
Brief #152 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by Arvind Salem
This method of content delivery caters to the modern viewer’s preference for binge-watching, thereby creating a new norm in media consumption.
Brief #151 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by Arvind Salem
The purpose of the new office is to act as an enforcement mechanism for prior gun safety legislation: most prominently The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act enacted in 2022.
Brief #149 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by Abigail Hunt
It should cause us all consternation when society rewards men for spouting dangerous rhetoric, while it chastises and punishes women for expressing the same sentiments.
Brief #148 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by Inijah Quadri
As dating transitions further into the digital sphere, the question of how technology influences autonomy, consent, and equity in romantic relationships has risen to the fore.
Brief #147 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by Inijah Quadri
The current U.S. immigration system is widely criticized as being outdated and ineffective, often failing to address economic needs, family reunification, refugee…