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Afghanistan : What To Do Now with the Taliban?

Afghanistan : What To Do Now with the Taliban?

Sep 5, 2021 |

Brief #128 – Foreign Policy
By Reilly Fitzgerald

The last time the Taliban was in power of Afghanistan was for approximately 20-25 years prior to 9/11. The Taliban has, as they are trying to tell the world, changed a bit from their previous reign; though, they are still highly religious and conservative. The United States, and every nation who aided the United States in the war, will have to start to deal with the Taliban as a governmental entity that is representing the people of Afghanistan. The United States, and its allies, will in their dealings with the Taliban be confronting their largest foreign policy failure in the last twenty years.

SCOTUS Refuses to Ban the Texas Abortion Law

SCOTUS Refuses to Ban the Texas Abortion Law

Sep 1, 2021 |

Brief #128 – Health & Gender
By S Bhimji

The topic of abortion has always been a contentious issue in the USA. In a recent Gallup poll that asked participants about the legality of abortion, 46% described themselves are pro-choice and 49% as pro-life. So no matter what decision the state or federal government makes, a significant number of people are going to be disappointed. 

Supreme Court Overrules CDC on Issue of Eviction Moratoriums

Supreme Court Overrules CDC on Issue of Eviction Moratoriums

Aug 27, 2021 |

Brief #127 – Health and Gender
By S. Bhimji

During the 2020 Covid pandemic millions of people lost their jobs and hundreds of thousands of businesses had to close; this led to a fear that if tenants did not pay their rent, mass evictions would follow. By Sept 2020, there were close to 22 million renters at risk for eviction and a separate census in July 2021 indicated that at least 7 million households had difficulty paying rent and were at risk for eviction.

What Have We Learned from Posting Police in Schools?

What Have We Learned from Posting Police in Schools?

Aug 27, 2021 |

Brief #126 – Health & Gender
By S Bhimji

While much of the interest these days has been on the Covid-19 infections, with schools about to open, another topic also of great interest is the over-policing of schools. There are some who argue that we are over-policing the schools and that instead of having more police, we may be better off having more support staff and mental health therapists on board. 

Taliban Takeover: The US’s Moral Obligation to Provide Refuge

Taliban Takeover: The US’s Moral Obligation to Provide Refuge

Aug 24, 2021 |

Brief #128 – Immigration Policy
By Kathryn Baron

As the Taliban rapidly took over Afghanistan amidst US withdrawal, the Biden Administration has vowed to help Afghans, targeting those who supported American military and diplomatic efforts, obtain Special Immigration Visas (SIVs). Approximately 550,000 Afghans are internally displaced and 18.4 million currently require humanitarian assistance in some capacity – women and children are among the majority of individuals immediately effected. Throughout the 20-year US involvement in Afghanistan, the US has allegedly resettled over 75,000 Afghans and their families through the SIV program and plan to continue.

COVID-19 Conspiracies and U.S.-China Relations

COVID-19 Conspiracies and U.S.-China Relations

Aug 24, 2021 |

Brief #126 – Foreign Policy
By Avery Roe

Recently the Chinese state media has been quoting Wilson Edwards, a Swiss biologist and whistleblower, stating that the United States had been politicizing the origins of the COVID-19 virus and pressuring scientists to keep the truth quiet. This was until the Swiss Embassy tweeted that Wilson Edwards does not exist and the Chinese media began removing the references. It quickly became clear that this was the most recent in a series of state-sponsored COVID-19 conspiracy theories coming out of China.

Two Bills, One Climate: Breaking Down the Climate Provisions in the “Hard” and “Soft” Infrastructure Bills

Two Bills, One Climate: Breaking Down the Climate Provisions in the “Hard” and “Soft” Infrastructure Bills

Aug 23, 2021 |

Brief #125 – Environment
By Jacob Morton

Democrats in Congress are looking to pass two landmark legislations, the “Hard” and “Soft” infrastructure bills. One is bipartisan, the other is not. Both have significant climate and environmental implications. Will these two bills usher in a new era of climate stewardship for the United States, or will they continue to line the pockets of the fossil fuel industry?

The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

Aug 23, 2021 |

Brief #125 – Health & Gender
By S. Bhimji

Most Americans have no idea that there is a federal National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP). This program has become very relevant recently because the government is urging all American adults to get the Covid vaccine. Rarely some people may develop an adverse reaction to a vaccine in an adult or a child and they may turn to the NVICP for monetary compensation.

Apple’s New Child Sexual Abuse Material Detection System: Responsible Prevention or Dangerous Precedent?

Apple’s New Child Sexual Abuse Material Detection System: Responsible Prevention or Dangerous Precedent?

Aug 23, 2021 |

Brief #62 – Technology
By Scout Burchill

Earlier this month, Apple announced three new features to protect children and crack down on child sexual abuse material (CSAM). While these new features, which will be rolled out on all iPhone and iPad devices in the coming months, may be well-intentioned, a number of security researchers and civil rights groups are raising the alarm about their potential to open the floodgates to increasing government and corporate surveillance.

What Happens When It’s Too Hot To Work?

What Happens When It’s Too Hot To Work?

Aug 20, 2021 |

Brief #124 – Environment Policy
By Katelyn Lewis

Around 32 million people in the United States’ workforce are risking their health for their jobs on hot summer days – a scenario likely to increase dramatically by mid-century if there is slow or no action to reduce global emissions, a new analysis finds.

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