Brief #107 – Technology Policy Brief
by : Mindy Spatt
Facial Recognition Technology uses software to evaluate similarities between face images. The General Services Administration is carrying out a study to test potential racial bias in facial recognition technology systems that it is considering using as identifiers for accessing federal benefits.
Brief #114 – Foreign Policy Brief
by : Abran C
A week-in-review of Global News, including surging violence in Ecuador, Iran’s strikes on Iran, Syria, and Pakistan, and more on the Ethiopia-Somaliland deal.
Brief #117 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Abigail Hunt
If there were a Guinness world record for most felony indictments by a U.S. President, Donald Trump would be the winner by a good margin. Trump faces 91 state or federal felony charges in four separate jurisdictions in New York, Georgia, Washington D.C., and Florida.
Brief #116 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Abigail Hunt
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, deep in the heart of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott signed a law into effect giving state law enforcement a broader right to arrest individuals crossing into Texas illegally (set to go into effect in March 2024.)
OP ED
by U.S. Resist News
As the world transitions into a complex geopolitical era marked by the rise of new powers and diffuse threats, the United States stands at a crossroads of influence and strategy. This Op Ed aims to delve into the nuanced aspects of American foreign policy, reflecting on its historical leadership and envisaging its path forward amidst these evolving challenges.
Brief #112 – Foreign Policy Brief
by : Yelena Korshunov
Alexei Navalny is one of the leaders of the Russian opposition and a leading opponent of Russia’s president Vladimir Putin. Navalny gained initial fame for his investigations into corruption in Russia.
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 #88 – Education Policy Brief
by Rudolph Lurz
In many ways, 2023 was the year of AI. ChatGPT is ubiquitous in boardrooms and classrooms alike. Its usage is prevalent across grade levels and industries. In short, AI bots can provide full essays for students… The technology is progressing faster than school districts’ capacity to keep up with it.
Brief #111 – Foreign Policy Brief
by : Abran C
Updates on the Israel-Hamas War, including the current situation in Gaza, a genocide case against Israel filed by South Africa, a Hamas leader killed in Beirut, attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen, and more.
Brief #110 – Foreign Policy Brief
by : Abran C
A powerful earthquake hit Japan on New Year’s Day, Somalia has promised to defend its territory by “any legal means,” Argentina formally announced last week that it would not accept the invitation to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies, and more covered in this week’s review.