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Justice Thomas’ Ethical Lapses Illustrate The Need of An Ethical Code for the Supreme Court
Brief #204 – Civil Rights Policy
by Rodney A. Maggay
Except for the United States Supreme Court, members of the federal bench (judges, magistrates) are bound by the Code of Conduct for United States Judges.
Important Tech Accountability Measures in California May Get Picked Up by Congress
Brief #88 – Technology Policy
by Mindy Spratt
Two measures being considered by the California State Legislature would rein in egregious practices by tech companies that critics have long complained about.
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For Republicans, “Parent Choice” is About Power, not Freedom
Brief #83 – Education Policy
by Rudolph Lurz
During a debate in the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial campaign, Terry McAuliffe… stated, “I don’t think parents should be telling schools what they should teach.”
Don’t Say Gay Reprise: A Look Ahead
Brief #62 – Education Policy
by Rudolph Lurz
March 28th, 2023 marked the first anniversary of the signing of Florida’s controversial Parental Rights in Education Act. Critics have commonly labeled it as the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
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An Update on Foreign Military Support for Ukraine
Brief #77 – Foreign Policy
by Yelena Korshunov
European leaders agreed on the transfer of new large packages of military aid to Kyiv… will the new round of arms deliveries to Ukraine make the country ready for a counteroffensive?
The Week That Was: Global News in Review
Brief #76 – Foreign Policy
by Ibrahim Sultan
This is our 7th in a series designed to help our readers catch up on international events of the past week.