Brief #77—Health
By Taylor Smith
As the coronavirus continues spread, cases are rapidly increasing in in at least 29 states.
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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.
Florida’s Vote Restoration For Felons Suffers Setback At Supreme Court
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.
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