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Can The Government Prosecute Protesters For Their Speech? (Civil Rights Policy Brief #248)

Can The Government Prosecute Protesters For Their Speech? (Civil Rights Policy Brief #248)

Oct 10, 2025 |

During a small outing by President Trump and a small group of officials at a public restaurant in Washington, D.C., the President was met by a small group of protesters. The protesters chanted “Free DC” and “Free Palestine” and also  “Trump is the Hitler of our time!” The protesters were ultimately  removed. However, the President later suggested the protesters should be charged under a racketeering statute since he said one of the protesters was a “paid agitator.” It is unclear where the President receivedthis bit of info or if it is even true. After this incident, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche gave an interview where he defended the idea of prosecuting protesters.

Zuckerberg Keeps Coming For Your Children (Technology Policy Brief #157)

Zuckerberg Keeps Coming For Your Children (Technology Policy Brief #157)

Oct 10, 2025 |

Complaints about META’s failure to protect children from the ills of social media continue to plague the company.  Most recently, unauthorized images of children were used in ads for Meta’s Threads app, and a significant study of the company’s improvements in response to previous concerns criticized its efforts as largely ineffective.

When our national parks get in the way of national greed (Environmental Policy Brief #212)

When our national parks get in the way of national greed (Environmental Policy Brief #212)

Oct 10, 2025 |

For the 2026 federal budget year, beginning October 1st, the White House has proposed a $1.2 billion – or 36% – cut to the National Park Service (NPS). Prior to this proposed budget cut, around 2,800 NPS employees had either been fired or resigned their positions under an early retirement buyout. Under the Biden administration, the NPS employed around 20,000 staff. The NPS manages 63 national parks and 370 other sites that include lesser-known historic sites, monuments, and national seashores.

The Youth Vote: Is There Much of One? Can It Make a Difference? (Social Justice Policy Brief #179)

The Youth Vote: Is There Much of One? Can It Make a Difference? (Social Justice Policy Brief #179)

Sep 23, 2025 |

Young voters are often called a “sleeping giant,” and in 2024, nearly half of eligible 18–29-year-olds voted—about 47%. That’s slightly less than in 2020 but more than in 2016. Turnout varied widely: states like Minnesota and Maine had over 60%, while Oklahoma and Arkansas were in the low 30s. These differences are closely tied to state policies. Places with easy registration and voting options—like online registration, same-day registration, and mail voting—had higher turnout. States with strict ID laws and limited access saw lower participation. In short: young voters showed up in 2024, but where and how much they participated depended heavily on state policies and systemic barriers. You can explore more in CIRCLE’s full analysis or theMAP youth voting report.

The ‘Radical Left’: Defining Dissent in Divided America (Elections & Politics Brief #196)

The ‘Radical Left’: Defining Dissent in Divided America (Elections & Politics Brief #196)

Sep 23, 2025 |

Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, President Trump is pushing to go after ‘radical left’ groups, those he claims promote political violence and engage in hate speech. What happened to Charlie Kirk is despicable & the politically motivated murder of an American has been condemned by leaders across the political spectrum. That said, the way we do that is by coming together as Americans not targeting our fellow citizens.

Trump’s Efforts in Making Peace Between Russia and Ukraine (Foreign Policy Brief #217)

Trump’s Efforts in Making Peace Between Russia and Ukraine (Foreign Policy Brief #217)

Sep 17, 2025 |

On August 15, after his meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump said it had been “a great and very successful day in Alaska.” In phone calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, European leaders, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Trump added that his talks with Putin had gone “very well.” He later wrote: “It was determined by all that the best way to end the horrific war between Russia and Ukraine is to go directly to a peace agreement, which would end the war, and not a mere ceasefire agreement, which oftentimes does not hold up.”

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