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Federal Court in Florida Bans Enforcement of Florida’s Anti – Riot Law;

Federal Court in Florida Bans Enforcement of Florida’s Anti – Riot Law;

Sep 20, 2021 |

Brief #173 – Federal Court in Florida Bans Enforcement of Florida’s Anti – Riot Law
By Rodney A. Maggay

On September 9, 2021 Chief United States District Judge Mark E. Walker of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida issued a preliminary injunction order in the case Dream Defenders v. DeSantis. The NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund of Florida, Inc., the ACLU of Florida and Community Justice Project brought a lawsuit on behalf of Dream Defenders and other Black – led organizations.

Taxes and Tribulations – Brief on Biden Tax Plans

Taxes and Tribulations – Brief on Biden Tax Plans

Sep 17, 2021 |

Brief #123 – Economic Policy
By Tyler-Joseph Ballard

A $3T USD budget shortfall in 2020 and the current deficit for 2021 of another $3T USD leaves the current administration in a considerable bind. The Biden administration’s proposed tax plans — The American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan — impose considerable tax hikes for corporations and top earners while providing increased child and dependent tax credits.

Who is Florida Governor Ron Desantis? 

Who is Florida Governor Ron Desantis? 

Sep 15, 2021 |

Brief #131 – Elections and Politics
By Abran C

The conservative-leaning state of Florida which has not elected a Democratic governor since 1999 is currently being headed by its 46th governor Ron Desantis. Before being elected Desantis joined the U.S. Navy from 2004 to 2010, serving as a judge advocate general (JAG) officer advising troops in Iraq and at Guantanamo Bay. He represented Florida’s 6th congressional district for three terms until his election as Governor over Democratic rival Andrew Gillum in 2019. 

Abortion is No Longer a Criminal Act in Mexico

Abortion is No Longer a Criminal Act in Mexico

Sep 9, 2021 |

Brief #129 – Health & Gender
By S Bhimji

Just a few days ago, the Mexican Supreme court ruled that women in the Northern State of Coahuila should not be prosecuted for terminating a pregnancy. 

For much of Mexico’s history, abortion has been restricted in most parts of the nation. But this move by the Mexican Supreme court is of historic significance as it advances the rights of women.

Texas Allows Anyone to Openly Carry a Gun

Texas Allows Anyone to Openly Carry a Gun

Sep 9, 2021 |

Brief #25 – Social Justice
By S Bhimji

There is no question about it- crime is up in almost every major city. Carjackings, random shootings, home burglaries, and violence are everyday news. While some folks want to defund the police, Texas has decided that it is time to take care of the problem at its core. Recently, the Lone Star state passed a law that permits individuals to carry handguns in public without any training or a permit.

Part 2: Drought and Our Plans to Deal With it are Running Dry

Part 2: Drought and Our Plans to Deal With it are Running Dry

Sep 6, 2021 |

Brief #126 – Environmental Policy
By Todd J. Broadman

This brief is another segment to help further explain the megadrought in the U.S. Southwest. The megadrought now encompasses Arizona, Nevada, Utah and parts of California, Colorado and New Mexico. This region has undergone chronic drought conditions since 2000, the year that the Lake Mead reservoir (the largest in the U.S. and now at an historic low) was considered close to full.

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