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Court Blocks Biden Administration Efforts to Suspend Oil and Gas Leases on Federal Lands

Court Blocks Biden Administration Efforts to Suspend Oil and Gas Leases on Federal Lands

Jun 23, 2021 |

Brief # 117 – Environment Policy
By Jacob Morton

On Tuesday June 1, the Biden administration temporarily suspended all oil and gas drilling leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), reversing one of former President Donald Trump’s most sought after and last-minute environmental policy changes.

The suspension comes after President Joe Biden’s executive order, given on his first day in office, placed a moratorium on drilling in the ANWR and requested a new environmental review “to examine possible legal flaws in the program approved by the Trump administration.” 

The Moderate Republicans: A Guide to Who’s Who

The Moderate Republicans: A Guide to Who’s Who

Jun 21, 2021 |

Brief # 22 – Elections and Politics
By William Bourque

When it comes to political beliefs, a large portion of voting bloc seems to be wrought with radicals. However, the truth is that most Americans don’t have very extreme ideas at all, and are actually quite moderate. In recent elections we have seen this, with an increasing amount of folks with more radical beliefs being elected to Congress.

US Catholic Bishops Make Communion a Political Issue

US Catholic Bishops Make Communion a Political Issue

Jun 21, 2021 |

Brief # 111 – Health and Gender Policy
By S Bhimji

In 1973 the landmark Roe Vs Wade decision by the US Supreme Court legally protected the rights of pregnant women who choose to have an abortion without excessive government intrusion. This landmark ruling struck down many state and federal abortion laws but at the same time has created an ongoing national debate as to who should decide the legality of abortion and to what extent is abortion legal.

Global Perspectives: India’s Draconian New Digital Media Laws and the Responsibilities of U.S. Tech Companies

Global Perspectives: India’s Draconian New Digital Media Laws and the Responsibilities of U.S. Tech Companies

Jun 21, 2021 |

Brief # 49 – Technology
By Scout Burchill

In late May, the Indian government enacted sweeping new laws to regulate social media companies and digital platforms. The laws will require digital content providers, from Twitter and Facebook to Netflix and independent news organizations, to remove content that government authorities find objectionable within 36 hours of being flagged.

Free Speech vs. Hate Speech and Conflict At The ACLU

Free Speech vs. Hate Speech and Conflict At The ACLU

Jun 20, 2021 |

Brief #164 – Civil Rights Policy
By Rodney A. Maggay

On June 7, 2021 the New York Times published an article that illustrated conflicting priorities in the ongoing free speech vs. hate speech debate.

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution provides that “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech….” On the other hand “hate speech” has no precise definition.

Obamacare Lives for Another Day

Obamacare Lives for Another Day

Jun 20, 2021 |

Brief #110 – Health and Gender Policy
By S. Bhimji

Healthcare is the one topic that concerns all Americans, irrespective of their political affiliation. For the past 40 years, the privileged Americans with private medical insurance have received first-rate healthcare from the top medical institutions in the country.

Review of the Biden–Putin Summit

Review of the Biden–Putin Summit

Jun 19, 2021 |

Brief # 117 – Foreign Policy
By Abran C

Presidents Joe Biden and Putin’s meeting on June 16th came after months of tensions, cyberattacks, and both leaders acknowledging that relations between the two nations are at a historic low point. Not much was expected from this meeting and as thought not much was gained.

The Unemployment Disconnect in California

The Unemployment Disconnect in California

Jun 16, 2021 |

Brief # 120 – Economic Policy
By Patrick Dwire

As restaurants, hotels and entertainment venues begin to open up in California as the state officially re-opens with virtually no Covid restrictions, many of these employers are having trouble finding workers. Low-income workers are getting blamed for not jumping at these job openings, which seems to lead many Republican policy makers immediately to the conclusion that unemployment benefits must be too generous.

Drought and Plans to Deal with Running Dry

Drought and Plans to Deal with Running Dry

Jun 15, 2021 |

Brief # 116 – Environmental Policy
By Todd J. Broadman

A prolonged period with little or no precipitation combined with an extended period of abnormally high temperatures has created “extreme” drought conditions in much of the western half of the U. S. In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has placed 41 counties under a state of drought emergency. In some areas of Oregon and California, scientists conclude the drought is the most severe it has been in centuries.

A Preview of the Biden–Putin Summit

A Preview of the Biden–Putin Summit

Jun 15, 2021 |

Brief # 116 – Foreign Policy
By Abran C

Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin are having their first meeting on June 16 in Geneva, Switzerland. The two have a history that goes back a decade, their first meeting was in 2011 when Biden was the U.S. vice president and Putin Russia’s prime minister. They now sit as the head of their nuclear-armed states and are scheduled to meet in Biden’s first overseas trip since taking office and after the first face-to-face meetings between the leaders of the G7, which now excludes Russia. 

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