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Department of Homeland Security Sets Sights on Domestic Extremism Online

Department of Homeland Security Sets Sights on Domestic Extremism Online

Brief # 17 – Social Justice
By Erika Shannon

The rise of the use of social media has also led to a rise in crimes that can be tied back to social media. We have seen murders on Facebook Live, events for extremist groups to gather and spread propaganda, as well as events planned such as the Capitol riots on January 6th, where lives were lost. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is aiming to fight domestic extremism and terrorism online with a new Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships, or “CP3.”

Covid Vaccination Incentives; Do They Violate Ethics?

Covid Vaccination Incentives; Do They Violate Ethics?

Brief # 109 – Health and Gender Policy
By Siam Bhimji

As of May 2021, nearly 172,423,605 Americans, or 53% of the population has received at least one dose of the Covid vaccine. Of these, 141,583,252 Americans or 43% of the population have been fully vaccinated. But that leaves at least over 110,000,000 ADULT Americans who still have not been vaccinated.

Biden Seeks Mandatory Global Taxation Level For Multinationals

Biden Seeks Mandatory Global Taxation Level For Multinationals

Brief # 119 – Economic Policy
By Rosalind Gottfried

Under current international tax rules, multinationals generally pay corporate income tax where production occurs rather than where consumers or, specifically for the digital sector, users are located. However, some argue that through the digital economy, businesses (implicitly) derive income from users abroad but, without a physical presence, are not subject to corporate income tax in that foreign country.

Israel’s New Coalition Government: Can It Succeed?

Israel’s New Coalition Government: Can It Succeed?

Brief #115 – Foreign Policy
By Reilly Fitzgerald

Over the past month, Israel has been a hotbed of political turmoil which has included mass protests, an 11-day war, and now a political coalition in the Knesset that includes eight political parties trying to remove Prime Minister Netanyahu. The eight party coalition is interesting in that it includes factions of the entire political spectrum in Israel with the exception of the ultra-Orthodox parties.

Many Americans Continue to Refuse the Covid Vaccine

Many Americans Continue to Refuse the Covid Vaccine

Brief #108 – Health and Gender 
By Siam Bhimji

Throughout 2020, there was a frantic search for medications that could end the Covid-19 pandemic which infected 6 million Americans and caused nearly 160,000 deaths, but despite extensive research, no viable drug was discovered. Scientists stated that the only way to cure the Covid-19 outbreak was by developing a vaccine.

The American Jobs Plan: A Spotlight on Airport Infrastructure

The American Jobs Plan: A Spotlight on Airport Infrastructure

Brief # 119 – Economics Policy
By Lily Cook

After an initial review from the Oversight Board, Facebook finally announced the company’s decision on the fate of former president Donald Trump’s account. In a blog post, the Facebook Vice President of Global Affairs Nick Clegg responded to the Oversight Board’s charge that the company’s initial decision of an indefinite punishment was ‘not appropriate’ by announcing that Trump’s ban would be in effect for 2 years starting from January 7th.

Facebook Extends Trump Ban For 2 Years

Facebook Extends Trump Ban For 2 Years

Brief # 48 – Technology 
By Scout Burchill

After an initial review from the Oversight Board, Facebook finally announced the company’s decision on the fate of former president Donald Trump’s account. In a blog post, the Facebook Vice President of Global Affairs Nick Clegg responded to the Oversight Board’s charge that the company’s initial decision of an indefinite punishment was ‘not appropriate’ by announcing that Trump’s ban would be in effect for 2 years starting from January 7th.

Governor’s Recall Failing to Gain Traction

Governor’s Recall Failing to Gain Traction

Brief #21 – Elections and Politics
Patrick Dwire

The campaign ads of the Republican challengers of Galvin Newsom for governor of California in the upcoming recall election portray the state as suffering the same dystopian fate as Venezuela- with flash frames of despair and voice-over narratives of businesses and workers fleeing the economic collapse brought on by the government over-reach of Covid restrictions.

It’s Frustrating to Negotiate with Republicans

It’s Frustrating to Negotiate with Republicans

Brief # 118 – Economic Policy
By Rosalind Gottfried

In March Biden proposed a 2.3 trillion dollar infrastructure plan which he has trimmed to 1.7 trillion.  The Republicans initially proffered a plan of 568 billion and have raised it to 928 billion, after sustained discussion with Republican Negotiator Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia. 

Biden, after much negotiation with Republican leaders has rejected that offer saying that it fails to address significant needs in the transportation, climate control, and job creation. 

Anti-Abortion Laws to Face the Supreme Court

Anti-Abortion Laws to Face the Supreme Court

Brief #108 – Health and Gender Policy
By Erin McNemar
While abortion has long been a controversial topic in American politics, there has been a recent increase in policies attempting to restrict a women’s right to chose. Last month, legislators in Texas worked to pass laws shortening the amount of time women have to make a decision regarding terminating their pregnancy. 

The Texas law comes on the heels of the Supreme Court’s decision to review the Mississippi Abortion law beginning next session. This will be the first time the majority conservative leaning court will hear cases that will directly impact Roe v. Wade.

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