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An Early Look at the 2024 North Carolina Governor’s Race

Brief #113 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Ian Milden

North Carolina has had competitive statewide races in recent years. While Republicans have won more consistently in federal races, Democrats have managed to win some of the statewide offices, such as the Governor’s office, on a consistent basis.

Redistricting and Gerrymandering Effects

Brief #112 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Inijah Quadri

The impact is profound: elections become less competitive, voter disillusionment rises, and elected officials face less accountability.

Republicans Bash Republicans

Brief #111 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by William Bourque

The GOP can’t seem to keep members in line or maintain a united front on anything, which makes it hard to imagine they have any chance of keeping the House or flipping the Senate. As always, we expect the presidency to be close…even if Trump runs from behind bars.

A Palestinian Prisoner’s Experience

Brief #102 – Foreign Policy Brief
by Aziza Taslaq

In Jenin, a resilient city in the West Bank, we find Ahmad, a soul molded by the complexities of life and the echoes of a turbulent past.

The History of the Israel-Hamas War Thus Far

Brief #101 – Foreign Policy Brief
by Ibrahim Castro

Israel’s war on the strip has resulted in the deaths of over 13,000 Palestinian civilians, with thousands more missing and believed to be…

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.

UAW Strike Ends, but at What Cost?

Brief #58 – Economic Policy Brief
by Arvind Salem

A week before the strike ended, an analysis found that the strike cost the economy $9.3 billion, meaning that by the time it ended its cost to the U.S. economy was likely well over $10 billion.

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A Palestinian Prisoner’s Experience

Brief #102 – Foreign Policy Brief
by Aziza Taslaq

In Jenin, a resilient city in the West Bank, we find Ahmad, a soul molded by the complexities of life and the echoes of a turbulent past.

The History of the Israel-Hamas War Thus Far

Brief #101 – Foreign Policy Brief
by Ibrahim Castro

Israel’s war on the strip has resulted in the deaths of over 13,000 Palestinian civilians, with thousands more missing and believed to be…

Navigating Identity and Strife: Hala’s Tale in the Israel-Hamas Conflict

Brief #100 – Foreign Policy Brief
by Aziza Taslaq

Unveiling the layers of her experiences, Hala sheds light on the impact of the ongoing conflict on her daily life, perspectives, and aspirations for a just resolution.

The Week That Was: Global News in Review

Brief #99 – Foreign Policy Brief
by Ibrahim Castro

Growing conflict and escalating violence has now uprooted a staggering 6.9 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

An Orthodox Jewish View of the Israel-Hamas Conflict

Brief #98 – Foreign Policy Brief
by Ester Avisror

It matches Hamas’s use of Islam to justify the extinction of Jews with the use of old Testament scripture to justify whatever it takes to “exterminate” Hamas. Here is an edited version of a conversation with an Israeli orthodox rabbi.

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The Oil from Fracking Flows Freely in a Fractured Society

Brief #162 – Environmental Policy Brief
by Todd J. Broadman

This need for carbon energy has led to thousands of new oil leases and the increased oil extraction has moved the U.S. ahead of Saudi Arabia as the globe’s biggest oil producer.

The Civilian Climate Corps Unveiled to Combat Climate Change

Brief #161 – Environmental Policy Brief
by Carlos Avalos

The aim of the Civilian Climate Corps, as stated in the Executive Order, is to… maximize the creation of accessible training opportunities and good jobs.

Leds May Signal Brighter Times Ahead

Brief #160 – Environmental Policy Brief
by Todd J. Broadman

The average annual operating cost of a 60-watt incandescent bulb is $8.74, the operating cost of an equivalent 13-watt CFL is $1.89.

The Increased Clout of Youth Climate Activists: The Case of Montana

Brief #159 – Environmental Policy Brief
by Inijah Quadri

In a world demanding urgent action on climate change, youth activists are going beyond marching…Are we on the cusp of a new era of environmental litigation?

Extreme Heat Ravages Arizona

Brief #158 – Environmental Policy Brief
by Carlos Avalos

NASA reported July 2023 as Hottest Month on Record Ever Since 1880…

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