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Where is the Government Plan to Address Coronavirus Related Problems in Our Food Chain?

Apr 13, 2020 | Economic Policy

Brief #71—Economics
By Rosalind Gottfried
It is hard to address the policy regarding the food chain since the biggest issue is the lack of policy. On Friday, April 11, 2020 KQED (the public radio station in San Francisco) reported that there is a cruel irony in the fact that food banks are facing large increases in demand they are unable to meet while, at the same time, farmers are letting crops rot due to lack of buyers, transport, and workers. Some farmers are just not harvesting their crops because the restaurants, schools and other sources they typically serve are closed.

Coronavirus Government Watch

Apr 13, 2020 | U.S. Resist News Blog

Brief Coronavirus Government Watch
By Sean Gray
The Coronavirus Government Watch Post is a new U.S. RESIST NEWS blog post written by Sean Gray. The Post provides information and analysis of the federal government’s response to the coronavirus. Wherever possible we seek to be supportive as the coronavirus threatens the health and economic welfare of our nation, and we need government leadership to deal with the virus crisis.

Does the Covid-19 Pandemic Justify Environmental Rollbacks?

Apr 8, 2020 | Environment

Brief #80—Environment
By Jacob Morton
As a planet, our environmental policies and the current coronavirus pandemic are undeniably linked. The way in which we manage our natural resources, such as cutting down forests, can have unintended consequences, such as exposing humans to wild animals (like bats) that, as a result, are forced to find new habitat and come in closer contact with humans and inevitably transfer disease.

DOJ Seeks An Unnecessary Expansion Of Government Powers In Court Proceedings Due To COVID-19

Apr 7, 2020 | Civil Rights

Brief #118—Civil Rights
By Rod Maggay
n March 21, 2020 the Politico website reported that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) made a request to Congress seeking new emergency powers as a result of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world.

Coronavirus Deals a Blow to US Schools

Apr 6, 2020 | Education

Brief #42—Education
By Ivan A Moore
On April 2nd, NPR reported that roughly 9 out of 10 schoolchildren are out of school globally due to COVID-19.

Judge Orders Release of Immigrant Children While “The Wall” Continues to be Built

Apr 6, 2020 | Immigration

Brief #91—Immigration
By Kathryn Baron
A Federal Judge in Los Angeles ordered the US government to make continuous efforts to release migrant children held in detention facilities. These children are supposed to be transferred to the care of outside sponsors unless they pose a flight risk, within 7 days.

China and Cuba Play a Global Leadership Role in the Fight Against the Coronavirus While the US Ops Out

Mar 30, 2020 | Foreign Policy

Brief #77—Foreign Policy
By Brandon Mooney
As the coronavirus has spread across the world and effectively brought nation-states to their knees, we have seen an interesting soft power push by traditionally opposing powers of the West, and the U.S. in particular, to provide much-needed aid to thankful recipient governments.

Nevada First State To Make Voting By Mail Mandatory For Upcoming 2020 Primary

Mar 30, 2020 | Civil Rights

Brief #117—Civil Rights
By Rod Maggay
Due to the dangers of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the U.S. federal government, a number of U.S. states and numerous local governments encouraged a variety of preventative social measures to try and contain the virus. Shelter in place and stay at home orders, the closing of non – essential businesses and suggested social distancing techniques eventually led to an estimated 150 million Americans – out of an estimated 325 million total population – unwillingly confined in their homes.

Coronavirus Hits Higher Education

Mar 28, 2020 | Education

Brief #40—Education
By Ivan A Moore
As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, universities have experienced unprecedented disruptions. Over the past few weeks, they’ve emptied classrooms and dorms, with most opting to finish the semester online. A few have cancelled courses altogether. Though extreme, these measures will protect students and staff from the rapid spread that would occur via stadium-like lecture halls, busy cafeterias, and crowded dorms. It was the only safe option, but the fallout will reverberate through America’s higher education system for years to come.

Atlantic Coast Pipeline Controversy awaits Adjudication

Mar 27, 2020 | Environment

Brief #—79
By Shannon Q Elliot
In 2017, The U.S. Federal Regulatory Committee gave the final approval for construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). A project spearheaded by corporate giants, Dominion and Duke Energy Companies, the pipeline is intended to serve as a vessel for natural gas to reach consumers throughout Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. The approval process included reviewing permits issued by The US National Forest Service (USFS), The National Park Service (NPS) and several other federal agencies.

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Where is the Government Plan to Address Coronavirus Related Problems in Our Food Chain?

Coronavirus Government Watch

Does the Covid-19 Pandemic Justify Environmental Rollbacks?

DOJ Seeks An Unnecessary Expansion Of Government Powers In Court Proceedings Due To COVID-19

Coronavirus Deals a Blow to US Schools

Judge Orders Release of Immigrant Children While “The Wall” Continues to be Built

China and Cuba Play a Global Leadership Role in the Fight Against the Coronavirus While the US Ops Out

Coronavirus Hits Higher Education

Atlantic Coast Pipeline Controversy awaits Adjudication

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