Discourse,
‍with Direction.

This brief analyzes food insecurity in the United States with an emphasis on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It evaluates SNAP’s historical development, recent policy changes, and their implications for food security, employment, and public health.

This brief outlines the historical and political landscape surrounding drinking water access in tribal communities. This brief explores topics such as the development of drinking water on reservations, the economic, health, and social impacts of lack of safe drinking water, past policies issued by the EPA, and proposed policy options advocating for safe drinking water in tribal communities. By examining the past and current policies addressing drinkable water access, this policy brief breaks down the logistics and effectiveness to provide implementable policy recommendations, directing navigation towards a more inclusive and sustainable framework for water governance.

This brief will cover the effects of Operation Metro Surge, specifically within Minnesota. Recent ICE activity, civilian deaths, and reactions will be analyzed.