Brief #164 – Environment Policy Brief
by : Todd J. Broadman
There is a depletion of groundwater in the U.S… When it comes to groundwater depletion, short-term economics and corporate profits are ushered along without much caution or environmental guardrails. In that respect, U.S. aquifers are viewed much like carbon reserves – there for the taking.
Brief #154 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by Diing Magot
Journalism is currently under threat, in today’s world people are still confused about the role of a journalist in a democratic society. Access to information is a challenge and journalists continuously work in an environment that can lead to being harassed threatened, jailed or even killed.
Brief #118 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by William Bourque
The Congressional budget process is long and complex, throwing even the wonkiest of policy nerds for a loop. With a recently passed continuing resolution, Congress will have until March 1st for some agencies and March 8th for others – with the ever-present threat of shutdown looming.
Brief #114 – Foreign Policy Brief
by : Abran C
A week-in-review of Global News, including surging violence in Ecuador, Iran’s strikes on Iran, Syria, and Pakistan, and more on the Ethiopia-Somaliland deal.
Brief #117 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Abigail Hunt
If there were a Guinness world record for most felony indictments by a U.S. President, Donald Trump would be the winner by a good margin. Trump faces 91 state or federal felony charges in four separate jurisdictions in New York, Georgia, Washington D.C., and Florida.
Brief #116 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Abigail Hunt
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, deep in the heart of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott signed a law into effect giving state law enforcement a broader right to arrest individuals crossing into Texas illegally (set to go into effect in March 2024.)
OP ED
by U.S. Resist News
As the world transitions into a complex geopolitical era marked by the rise of new powers and diffuse threats, the United States stands at a crossroads of influence and strategy. This Op Ed aims to delve into the nuanced aspects of American foreign policy, reflecting on its historical leadership and envisaging its path forward amidst these evolving challenges.
Brief #106 – Technology Policy Brief
by : Steve Piazza
With an unwieldy number of users, TikTok already faces an uphill battle employing a security system that works effectively to protect its users. But with all the protections in place, workarounds still exist and savvy youngsters know how to exploit the loopholes.
Brief #217 – Civil Rights Policy Brief
by Rodney A. Maggay
Presidential immunity in the United States is a legal doctrine that provides a defense for former and current presidents from certain legal claims. While the doctrine is not mentioned in the text of the U.S. Constitution or any federal statute, it has been recognized by United States Supreme Court case law, although in a rather incomplete fashion.
Policy Brief #169 – Health and Gender
by Geoffrey Small
With recent state developments in restricting access to abortion procedures, women across the U.S. are feeling the impact of their waning reproductive rights by taking precautions that were unimaginable in the Roe v. Wade era.