Brief #161 – Environmental Policy Brief
by Carlos Avalos
The aim of the Civilian Climate Corps, as stated in the Executive Order, is to… maximize the creation of accessible training opportunities and good jobs.
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An Early Look at the 2023 Louisiana Governor’s Race
Brief #90 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Ian Milden
Louisiana will hold what is called a “jungle primary”, where all candidates, regardless of their party affiliation, compete in the same primary.
Russian Bombing Can’t Break the Spirit of the Citizens of Odessa
Brief #85 – Foreign Policy Brief
by Yelena Korshunov
On the night of July 18th Raisa woke up from a terrible roar and heart-rending children’s screams.
Were Asian Americans Manipulated and Used As Pawns To Overturn Affirmative Action?
Brief #209 – Civil Rights Policy Brief
by Rodney A. Maggay
A significant number of Asian American groups and individuals rejected the Supreme Court decision and are now discussing the strong possibility that genuine Asian American interests was not the real goal. The true purpose was instead to…
North Dakota Anti-Trans Law Will Jail Librarians For Displaying Books About Sexual and Gender Identity
Brief #156 – Health and Gender Policy
By Caroline Howard
A new law introduced in North Dakota will make it a class-b misdemeanor for librarians in public libraries to have any books on display that are deemed “sexually explicit”. Within this list of topics that meet the definition of sexually explicit, are the classifications of sexual identity, and gender identity.
Russia Continues to Kill Ukrainians. Children are Targeted.
Brief #166 – Yelena Korshunov
By Yelena Korshunov
On January 14th a Russian missile hit a residential high-rise building in Dnipro – a big industrial Ukrainian city. According to the head of the Ukrainian regional military administration, Valentin Reznichenko, on January 17th the removal of rubble had been going on for more than 60 hours. At that moment, 90% of the wreckage of the destroyed nine-story building had been dismantled.
The Latest Spill Finds Politicians Ankle Deep in Tar Sands Oil
Brief #151 – Environment Policy
By Todd J. Broadman
Since the beginning of its operations in 2010, the Keystone pipeline has experienced 22 oil spills totaling 26,000 barrels of tar sands oil leaked into the surrounding land and water. The pipeline traverses approximately 2,700 miles, starting from the tar sands of Alberta, Canada and terminating at refinery locations in the Midwest and Oklahoma. The pipeline’s owner and operator is TC Energy.
Excerpts from Ukrainian President’s Emotional Speech Before US Congress
Brief #162 – Foreign Policy
By Yelena Korshunov
Last week the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, addressed the US Congress in a persuasive, emotional speech highlighting Americans’ support in protecting Ukraine and world democracy. Here are some memorable excerpts from his speech.
Brittney Griner’s Sentencing in Russian Trial
Brief #154 – Foreign Policy
By Reilly Fitzgerald
WNBA star Britney Griner is one of several American citizens wrongfully detained in Russia. Her arrest took place within about one week of the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine. She was arrested on trumped up charges of ‘drug smuggling’ while traveling to Russia to play on a team during the WNBA off-season. She was convicted of drug smuggling, due to her carrying a small amount of cannabis oil into Russia, which she was prescribed by her doctor in the United States.
The Effects of The War in Ukraine on Russian Athletes
Brief #124 – Foreign Policy
By Reilly Fitzgerald
The larger question regarding the banning of Russian and Belarussian athletes is, should it apply to athletes who openly oppose the war and/or Vladimir Putin? An interesting example is Andrey Rublev. He wrote “No War Please” on a TV camera lens after advancing to the final match of the Dubai Championship. Is this sort of outward expression of anti-war sentiment something to be considered when banning athletes from sports based on the actions of their governmental leaders?