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The Debate Over School Resource Officers and the #CounselorsNotCops Campaign
Post | February 16, 2021
The debates over defunding or reforming the police and addressing the school-to-prison pipeline have merged to focus on the issue of police officers in schools. School resource officers (SROs) are career law enforcement officers who work in one or more schools.1 According to the Department of Justice, SROs are “responsible for safety and crime prevention […]
Athletes and Activism: Exploring Race, Sports, and Social Issues
Videos | February 12, 2021
During this Close Up Conversations webinar, available on-demand, Close Up’s, Joe Geraghty, discusses race, activism, and social issues in the world of sports, with Curtis Harris, PhD History candidate and adjunct professor at American University.
Tackling Climate Change: Zero-Emission Vehicles
Post | February 10, 2021
President Joe Biden has made addressing climate change one of his administration’s seven “immediate priorities,” requiring “bold action” by the government to improve the lives of the American people and protect the environment.1 On his seventh full day in office, President Biden signed an “Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad” […]
- Constitutional Issues
- Criminal Justice
- Executive Branch
- Government & Elections
- Legislative Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
- Political Science
- US History
Historic Second Impeachment, Part Two: Questions of Crime and Punishment
Post | February 8, 2021
This week, the Senate commences an historic second trial of former President Donald Trump, stemming from his actions pertaining to the January 6 Capitol riot.1 Against a backdrop of heightened security, threats made against members of Congress,2 and tensions within the Republican Party,3 senators must determine President Trump’s innocence or guilt, as well as what […]
- Constitutional Issues
- Criminal Justice
- Executive Branch
- Government & Elections
- Judicial Branch
- Legislative Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
- Political Science
- US History
Historic Second Impeachment, Part One: Questions of Constitutionality and Unity
Post | February 3, 2021
Last week, the House of Representatives delivered an article of impeachment to the Senate, accusing former President Donald Trump of inciting violence against the U.S. government on the basis of his actions relating to the January 6 storming of the Capitol.1 Already the first U.S. president to be impeached twice, President Trump will also become […]
The Inaugural COVID-19 Memorial
Post | February 2, 2021
The Lincoln Memorial is usually bustling with energy and activity on the eve of a presidential inauguration, when it takes center stage for concerts, crowds, and celebrations.1 This year was different. The Biden Inaugural Committee struck a deeply somber tone in the midst of the pandemic, holding what was the first national memorial service for […]
Inside the President’s First 100 Days – How does a new administration set their priorities?
Videos | January 29, 2021
During this Close Up Conversations webinar, Close Up’s, Mia Charity, discusses the Presidents first 100 days in office, with Gregg Rothschild, Partner at Finsbury Glover Hering.
- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- COVID-19
- Economic Issues
- Education
- Energy & Environment
- Executive Branch
- Foreign Policy
- Government & Elections
- Health Care
- Immigration
- Legislative Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
President Biden’s Policy Priorities: The First 100 Days
Post | January 22, 2021
During his inaugural address, President Joe Biden laid out a number of policy priorities. The clearest theme of his speech was a call for unity and the need to address political divisions in the United States, which came to a head with the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.1 However, President Biden also […]
- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Constitutional Issues
- Criminal Justice
- Economic Issues
- Executive Branch
- Government & Elections
- Legislative Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
- Teaching the News
Fallout and Consequences, Part Two: Free Speech and Censorship
Post | January 15, 2021
The fallout continues to mount from the January 6 attack on the Capitol. In previous blog posts, we offered a collection of resources and articles and explored the question of accountability for elected officials. In this post, we examine a thorny issue that is also emerging as institutions respond to riots: the power of private […]
Building Bridges – The Monroe Doctrine
Podcast | January 15, 2021
This episode of Building Bridges looks at the history of the Monroe Doctrine.
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The Debate Over School Resource Officers and the #CounselorsNotCops Campaign
Post | February 16, 2021
The debates over defunding or reforming the police and addressing the school-to-prison pipeline have merged to focus on the issue of police officers in schools. School resource officers (SROs) are career law enforcement officers who work in one or more schools.1 According to the Department of Justice, SROs are “responsible for safety and crime prevention […]
Athletes and Activism: Exploring Race, Sports, and Social Issues
Videos | February 12, 2021
During this Close Up Conversations webinar, available on-demand, Close Up’s, Joe Geraghty, discusses race, activism, and social issues in the world of sports, with Curtis Harris, PhD History candidate and adjunct professor at American University.
Tackling Climate Change: Zero-Emission Vehicles
Post | February 10, 2021
President Joe Biden has made addressing climate change one of his administration’s seven “immediate priorities,” requiring “bold action” by the government to improve the lives of the American people and protect the environment.1 On his seventh full day in office, President Biden signed an “Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad” […]
- Constitutional Issues
- Criminal Justice
- Executive Branch
- Government & Elections
- Legislative Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
- Political Science
- US History
Historic Second Impeachment, Part Two: Questions of Crime and Punishment
Post | February 8, 2021
This week, the Senate commences an historic second trial of former President Donald Trump, stemming from his actions pertaining to the January 6 Capitol riot.1 Against a backdrop of heightened security, threats made against members of Congress,2 and tensions within the Republican Party,3 senators must determine President Trump’s innocence or guilt, as well as what […]
- Constitutional Issues
- Criminal Justice
- Executive Branch
- Government & Elections
- Judicial Branch
- Legislative Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
- Political Science
- US History
Historic Second Impeachment, Part One: Questions of Constitutionality and Unity
Post | February 3, 2021
Last week, the House of Representatives delivered an article of impeachment to the Senate, accusing former President Donald Trump of inciting violence against the U.S. government on the basis of his actions relating to the January 6 storming of the Capitol.1 Already the first U.S. president to be impeached twice, President Trump will also become […]
The Inaugural COVID-19 Memorial
Post | February 2, 2021
The Lincoln Memorial is usually bustling with energy and activity on the eve of a presidential inauguration, when it takes center stage for concerts, crowds, and celebrations.1 This year was different. The Biden Inaugural Committee struck a deeply somber tone in the midst of the pandemic, holding what was the first national memorial service for […]
Inside the President’s First 100 Days – How does a new administration set their priorities?
Videos | January 29, 2021
During this Close Up Conversations webinar, Close Up’s, Mia Charity, discusses the Presidents first 100 days in office, with Gregg Rothschild, Partner at Finsbury Glover Hering.
- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- COVID-19
- Economic Issues
- Education
- Energy & Environment
- Executive Branch
- Foreign Policy
- Government & Elections
- Health Care
- Immigration
- Legislative Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
President Biden’s Policy Priorities: The First 100 Days
Post | January 22, 2021
During his inaugural address, President Joe Biden laid out a number of policy priorities. The clearest theme of his speech was a call for unity and the need to address political divisions in the United States, which came to a head with the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.1 However, President Biden also […]
- Civil Rights & Individual Liberties
- Constitutional Issues
- Criminal Justice
- Economic Issues
- Executive Branch
- Government & Elections
- Legislative Branch
- Partisanship & Polarization
- Teaching the News
Fallout and Consequences, Part Two: Free Speech and Censorship
Post | January 15, 2021
The fallout continues to mount from the January 6 attack on the Capitol. In previous blog posts, we offered a collection of resources and articles and explored the question of accountability for elected officials. In this post, we examine a thorny issue that is also emerging as institutions respond to riots: the power of private […]
Building Bridges – The Monroe Doctrine
Podcast | January 15, 2021
This episode of Building Bridges looks at the history of the Monroe Doctrine.
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