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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.

A Case for Getting Rid of the Filibuster

A Case for Getting Rid of the Filibuster

Aug 19, 2021 |

Brief #26 – Elections and Politics
By Ryan Campbell

The filibuster is a political procedure in the US Senate (as well as other governmental bodies) where a Senator or Senators may speak for as long as they want on any topic that they choose (i.e. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) once filibustered by reading from Green Eggs and Ham). This will allow the party (or individual) to essentially run out the clock and deny the party moving in favor of the legislation an opportunity to ever have said legislation voted on. This can only be broken if 60 senators vote for “cloture,” or a motion to bring debate to an end.

Prospects for the Biden Agenda

Prospects for the Biden Agenda

Aug 19, 2021 |

Brief #25 – Elections and Politics
By William Bourque

In this series, U.S. RESIST NEWS Reporter William Bourque examines the feasibility  of implementing  the different components of President Biden’s ambitious policy agenda. In Part 2 of the  series we examine prospects for passage of Biden proposals in the areas of infrastructure and immigration.

Mexico Sues U.S. Gun Manufactures Over Illegal Trafficking

Mexico Sues U.S. Gun Manufactures Over Illegal Trafficking

Aug 17, 2021 |

Brief #23 – Social Justice
By Zack Huffman

The government of Mexico is taking several US. gun companies to federal court, claiming that they have negligently allowed illegal gun trafficking to flood Mexico with firearms.

The lawsuit lists seven Massachusetts-based gun manufactures as well as a wholesale firearm distributor as defendants, and demands millions of dollars in reparations, and for the defendant companies to implement a strong monitoring system to track trafficked guns.

Alarming Reports Regarding Poor Conditions of Detained Migrant Children in Biden Administration Emergency Shelters

Alarming Reports Regarding Poor Conditions of Detained Migrant Children in Biden Administration Emergency Shelters

Aug 17, 2021 |

Brief #127 – Immigration Policy
By Kathryn Baron

As of early August 2021, nearly a third of migrant children detained in government custody are being held in emergency shelters. Migrant teens are housed in long trailers with little space for recreation, and some reports allege they have to wash their clothes in bathroom sinks and occasionally endure bouts of food poisoning.

Congress Focuses on the Security of Judges in the Wake of Brutal Attack

Congress Focuses on the Security of Judges in the Wake of Brutal Attack

Aug 17, 2021 |

Brief #170 – Civil Rights
By Rodney A. Maggay

On July 16, 2021 both of New Jersey’s Senators – Bob Menendez and Cory Booker – introduced The Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021 in the U.S. Senate. Four additional Senators co – sponsored the bill – Dick Durbin (D-IL), Diane Feinstein (D-CA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and John Kennedy (R-LA). A companion bill was simultaneously introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ).

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