Brief #110 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Steve Piazza
During the most recent Republican Presidential Debate, candidates made a hard sale expressing their unconditional support of Israel in its conflict with Hamas.
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The Medium is the Manipulation, Part 2: Detecting the AI in Campaign Advertising
Brief #99 – Technology Policy Brief
by Steve Piazza
Campaign ads are not in and of themselves policy, but their message reflects a candidate’s or party’s policy of sorts, namely on how far it is willing to go to get what it wants.
The Medium is the Manipulation, Part 1: Misusing Campaign Ads to Fight Legal Battles
Brief #94 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Steve Piazza
What do Alvin Bragg, Jack Smith, Letitia James, and Fani Willis all have in common?
Higher Education Doesn’t Have to Mean Higher Costs
Brief #85 – Education Policy Brief
by Steve Piazza
34% of adults 18-24 say they are not attending college because of the costs…
Charter Schools and the Myth of Desegregation
Brief #83 – Education Policy Brief
by Steve Piazza
When it comes to the progress of desegregating schools, charter schools have actually been shown to have little success achieving diversity, and even creating more segregated environments.
The Country’s Debt Ceiling is Some Students’ Floor
Brief #84 – Education Policy
by Steve Piazza
President Biden’s announcement to forgive all or portions of qualified students’ loans came as a relief to some and an outrage to others.
Expanded Border Technology Raises Human Rights Concerns
Brief #90 – Technology Policy
by Steve Piazza
The 4th Amendment, amongst other things, protects civilians against warrantless actions by the government.
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.
The Challenge in Regulating AI
Brief #85 – Technology Policy
by Steve Piazza
Since artificial technology (AI) technology is relatively new, policy regarding the appropriate use of it is still evolving. Domestically and abroad, actions have been taken to minimize any of the harm that may ensue due to possible misuse.
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.