Brief #131—Civil Rights
By Rod Maggay
For more than sixty consecutive days, protesters in Portland, Oregon have marched and protested throughout the city to protest against racism and police brutality.
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Free Trade: Recipe for Overcoming Covid-19
Brief #86—Economics
By Gwayne Gautreaux
While American-first has been a theme for the Trump administration’s foreign policy, its unintended consequences have certainly restricted the collective response necessary to overcome Covid-19.
The Corruption of Elaine Chao
Brief #19—Corruption Blog
By Sean Gray
United States Transportation Secretary, Elaine Chao is responsible for much of the commerce and movement that takes place over federal jurisdiction.
Trump and Putin: A Kremlin Arranged Marriage
Brief #89—Foreign Policy
By Brandon Mooney
Unless you’ve had your head buried in the sand for the past month, you have no doubt heard about the controversy surrounding whether Trump had been briefed on intelligence claiming that Russia offered bounties to the Taliban in Afghanistan for the targeting and killing of U.S. servicemen.
What Is the Significance of the 32.9% Second Quarter GDP Drop?
Brief #85—Economics
By Rosalind Gottfried
The headline 32.9% drop in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter is stunning, but what does it actually signify?
Corona Virus Update:The US Death Toll Reaches 150,000
Brief #77—Health
By Taylor Smith
As the coronavirus continues spread, cases are rapidly increasing in in at least 29 states.
The November Election is in Jeopardy and Trump is the Problem
Brief #16—Technology
By Charles A. Rubin
In less than 100 days, Americans will be voting in what is arguably the most important election in our lifetimes.
The Corruption of Andrew Wheeler
Brief #19—Corruption Blog
By Sean Gray
The Environmental Protection Agency has a wide range or responsibilities related to human health and conservation.
Trump’s Escalation of Tensions in Portland: Who Does It Benefit?
Brief #6—Criminal Justice
By Marcie Jaffee
Recent weeks have seen growing unrest in Portland, OR in response to the deployment of federal officers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Michigan-Part 1
Brief #6—Congressional Campaign Update
By William Bourque
Presidential battleground state election results are great predictors of what direction the nation is headed politically, and Michigan is the perfect exemplar. In 2016, Michigan fell narrowly to President Trump, which aligns with the results of presidential election in that year.