Jan 28, 2021 | Technology
Technology Brief #34 Facebook Profits From Political Polarization and Violence By Scout Burchill January 28, 2021 Summary: Facebook has been targeting online “patriot” and militia groups with ads for military gear such as body armor and weapon accessories. Despite a...
Jan 28, 2021 | Technology
Technology Brief #32 Twitter Dumped Trump, For Good By Scout Burchill January 25, 2021 Summary: On January 6th, in the wake of the Capitol Hill riots, Twitter announced that President Donald Trump’s account would be suspended. Twitter followed this up on Friday,...
Jan 28, 2021 | Health & Gender
Brief # 93 Health and Gender Policy The Biden Agenda for Women Series Part 1: Improving Economic Security for Women A new USRESIST NEWS series that explores the proposed gender related policies of the new Biden administration By Erin McNemar January 26, 2021 Policy ...
Jan 27, 2021 | Immigration
Brief #109 – Immigration By Kathryn Baron Biden’s First Few Days in Office Address Immigration: Border Wall Funding Ceases and DACA is Reinstated January 26, 2021 Policy Summary Within President Biden’s first few days in office, he has signed two Executive Orders to...
Jan 26, 2021 | Health & Gender
Brief # 92 Health and Gender Policy Biden and Abortion: What Should America Expect? By Justin Lee January 26, 2021 Policy Former President Trump took strong actions against abortion and reproductive health policies during his presidency. Trump reinstated and...