Social Justice Posts
Reinventing Policing: The Road to Police Reform in the United States
Brief #153 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by Inijah Quadri
In the United States, the urgent need for police reform has been brought into sharp focus following high-profile incidents involving police use of force. The tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others at the hands of law enforcement have sparked nationwide protests and a deep reevaluation of policing practices.
Streaming Platforms and Their Impact on Global Television Culture
Brief #152 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by Arvind Salem
This method of content delivery caters to the modern viewer’s preference for binge-watching, thereby creating a new norm in media consumption.
Biden’s New Office of Gun Violence Prevention is More Necessary than Ever
Brief #151 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by Arvind Salem
The purpose of the new office is to act as an enforcement mechanism for prior gun safety legislation: most prominently The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act enacted in 2022.
Violence Against Women
Brief #149 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by Abigail Hunt
It should cause us all consternation when society rewards men for spouting dangerous rhetoric, while it chastises and punishes women for expressing the same sentiments.
Online Dating Evolution: Technology’s Influence on Modern Relationships
Brief #148 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by Inijah Quadri
As dating transitions further into the digital sphere, the question of how technology influences autonomy, consent, and equity in romantic relationships has risen to the fore.
The Path to U.S. Immigration Reform: Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities in a Globalized World
Brief #147 – Social Justice Policy Brief
by Inijah Quadri
The current U.S. immigration system is widely criticized as being outdated and ineffective, often failing to address economic needs, family reunification, refugee…
Help Wanted: Seeking Support for Unaccompanied Children
Brief #147 – Social Justice Policy
by Steve Piazza
This is the second part of a report on how child labor laws are failing to protect minors from work related abuses and the implications that has for their education.
Child Labor Laws are Not Meant to Be Broken
Brief #146 – Social Justice Policy
by Steve Piazza
Child labor laws have been in place in the U.S. since the signing of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA). Protections against abuses such as excessive hours worked and hazardous jobs are governed both by federal and state regulations.
The Current Status of Congressional Efforts to Pass Gun Control Legislation
Brief #145 – Social Justice Policy
by Inijah Quadri
Gun control legislation has been a contentious issue in the United States for decades. As the debate surrounding the Second Amendment and its implications for American society continues, we will provide a thorough, fact-based analysis of the current status of congressional efforts to pass gun control legislation.