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Labor, Inflation, and Supply Chain Problems Suggest a Slowing Economy

Labor, Inflation, and Supply Chain Problems Suggest a Slowing Economy

Nov 16, 2021 |

Brief #129 – Economic Policy
By Rosalind Gottfried

The economic recovery has slowed in the third quarter and the unprecedented circumstances make it unclear what the indicators ultimately will mean for future growth. It is estimated that worker shortages are costing the economy sixty billion dollars in sales every month. Increased wages are failing to attract a crucial influx in returning workers. There are millions of pre-pandemic workers who have not returned to work. Workers are reluctant to return to work likely due to health concerns; childcare issues; and reconsideration of life priorities.

Recent Global Agreement Sets New Rules For Corporate Tax Revenue

Recent Global Agreement Sets New Rules For Corporate Tax Revenue

Nov 13, 2021 |

Brief #128 – Economic Policy
By Jared Sullivan

A new global agreement, endorsed by the Biden administration, aims to improve the international tax system by redistributing revenue that countries earn from taxing multinational corporations. The proposal was finalized and agreed upon on October 8th by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). It is scheduled to go into effect in 2023.

January 6th Capital Riot Investigation Update # 4

January 6th Capital Riot Investigation Update # 4

Nov 10, 2021 |

Brief #29 – Social Justice
By Erika Shannon

The House Select Committee on the January 6 riot has been making a lot of headway into their investigation. They have been issuing subpoenas, looking over documents and tips, questioning people, and trying to work around those who are unwilling to help with their investigation. The Committee is doing their best to piece together the day’s events in the hopes that situations like this can be avoided in the future.

Offshore Turbines a Windfall for the Transition to Cleaner Energy

Offshore Turbines a Windfall for the Transition to Cleaner Energy

Nov 5, 2021 |

Brief #126 – Environmental Policy
By Todd J. Broadman

Today, 67,000 wind turbines are spinning kilowatts of energy throughout the country. That is the wind behind President Biden’s back in his recent wind energy initiative; that, and his pledge is to cut the nation’s fossil fuel emissions 50 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. The cost to make and deploy wind energy has gone down over 50 percent since 2008. The administration wants to seize the moment; the plan is to install 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind turbines in U.S. waters by 2030.

Trapped by Bureaucrats: The Gray Wolf’s Struggle For Survival

Trapped by Bureaucrats: The Gray Wolf’s Struggle For Survival

Nov 3, 2021 |

Brief #135 – Environment Policy
By Tim Loftus

After a century of slaughter that brought an iconic species of the North American landscape to the brink of extinction, the gray wolf (Canis lupus) was among the first species to gain protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 1974. The ESA had just been signed into law by President Richard M. Nixon the year before and prohibited the “taking” of a listed species without explicit permission. “Taking” meant killing, harassing, or damaging habitat necessary for the survival and recovery of the species. The designation applied to all remaining wolf populations, small as they had become, in the lower-48 states.

What Motivates Covid Conspiracy Believers? 

What Motivates Covid Conspiracy Believers? 

Nov 3, 2021 |

Brief #140 – Health & Gender Policy
By S Bhimji

As of Sept 2021, there are still close to 70 million adult Americans who have not been vaccinated against Covid. Despite all types of incentives, these folks have refused to get the shot. President Biden had signaled that he would have liked most of the country to be vaccinated by July 2021 but as of now, there are millions who adamantly refuse to be vaccinated. 

Offshore Turbines a Windfall for the Transition to Cleaner Energy

Offshore Turbines a Windfall for the Transition to Cleaner Energy

Nov 1, 2021 |

Brief #136 – Environmental Policy
By Todd J. Broadman

Today, 67,000 wind turbines are spinning kilowatts of energy throughout the country. That is the wind behind President Biden’s back in his recent wind energy initiative; that, and his pledge is to cut the nation’s fossil fuel emissions 50 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. The cost to make and deploy wind energy has gone down over 50 percent since 2008. The administration wants to seize the moment; the plan is to install 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind turbines in U.S. waters by 2030.

Climate Change Poses A National Security Threat Says 2 New U.S. Government Reports

Climate Change Poses A National Security Threat Says 2 New U.S. Government Reports

Oct 30, 2021 |

Brief #134 – Environmental Policy
By Katelyn Lewis

In dual reports, the U.S. Department of Defense and the National Intelligence Council reached the same conclusion: Climate change poses an exacerbating, adverse effect on national security.

“To keep the nation secure, we must tackle the existential threat of climate change,” the DoD Climate Risk Analysis (DCRA) report said.

Both evidence-based reports were released on Oct. 21 in response to Executive Order 14008.

Surveillance Technology: A Useful Tool or a Threat to Our Security

Surveillance Technology: A Useful Tool or a Threat to Our Security

Oct 30, 2021 |

Brief #65 – Technology
By Stephan Lherissen

Cities around the nation are adopting legislation that puts limits on the use of surveillance technology by their respective police forces. These cities are at the forefront of policy that could be adopted nationally by the federal government. These laws are being considered by some and established by others in response to growing criticism that these technologies do not respect the rights and privacy of citizens.

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