Brief #115—Civil Rights
By Rod Maggay
On November 6, 2018 voters in the State of Florida approved the ballot initiative known as Amendment 4.
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Can the US Afford Not to Become a Nicer, Kinder Society?
Brief #84—Economics
By Rosalind Gottfried
Many feel work to be a citizen’s right as well as a personal source of income and satisfaction. Recently US unemployment has been as high as 14.7% though some experts estimate it actually may be as high as 20%.
Trump Administration Erodes US Environmental Protection Act Designed to Protect At-Risk Communities
Brief #91—Environment
By Jacob Morton
Donald Trump has finalized a rollback of the nation’s “Magna Carta” of environmental protection policy, the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). NEPA, signed into law 50 years ago by President Richard Nixon, requires government agencies to provide an environmental impact statement (EIS) for any proposed federal infrastructure project, such as building a pipeline or highway.
The Corruption of Jared Kushner
Brief #18—Corruption Blog
By Sean Gray
Jared Kushner is Donald Trump’s son-in-law and the father of three of his grandchildren. He has stayed in the president’s good graces despite numerous political mishaps and public relations hits.
Echoes of a Massacre: White Supremacy Rears its Head in Wilmington
U.S. Resist Op Ed
By Laura Plummer
Trump Urges Schools to Reopen Amidst Pandemic
Brief #43—Education
By Amy Swain
Despite warnings from top health officials, and a steady increase of COVID-19 cases and deaths, Trump is determined to send students back to school on a normal timeline. There have more than 135,000 COVID related deaths reported at this point, with a constant increase in numbers.
Environmental Justice Stops Fossil Fuel Pipelines in Their Tracks
Brief #90—Environment
By Jacob Morton
Two major victories for environmental justice have been served this past week.
Can Women Afford to Work?
Brief #83—Economics
By Rosalind Gottfried
There are more women working today than not though the peak year of labor force for women was 2000 (59.9%) down to 57.9% in January 2020.
Hearings to Abolish Minneapolis Police Start This Week
Brief #5—Policing in America
By Laura Plummer
Minneapolis is the epicenter of the nation’s ongoing debate on police reform.
The Corruption of William Barr Part 2
Brief #17—Corruption Blog
By Sean Gray
The Corruption Blog is a series of blog posts by Sean Gray that digs into the details of the all-encompassing corruption of the Trump administration.