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This brief will analyze the debate around reforming the United States prison system, a developing conflict causing great discourse around the country. It will consider the history and tried policy of this phenomenon.
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Capstones
Capstone projects at YIP's Fellowship culminate the learning experience, where fellows apply their insights to address real-world problems, showcasing their evolution as future leaders .
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Briefs
Simplified breakdowns of the nation's most pressing issues and proposed policies. Nonpartisan policy research briefs so everyone is on the same page.
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Opinion pieces from the Institute's General Body Membership. Explore thought provoking articles from our diverse voices.
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PIVOT Center
The PIVOT Center is a youth-led hub for cross-border policy reform, working to provide youth with a platform to share their ideas
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Featured capstones
Mathematical Pathways to Responsible AI Governance: A Quantitative Policy Model for Equity, Safety, and Innovation
Preethika Yetukuri
December 13, 2025
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Featured Brief
The Gen-Z Credit Paradox describes how young adults are locked out of financial stability by the very system meant to enable it. Credit is required for essentials like housing, transportation, and affordable loans, but to access credit, you already need a credit history and financial stability. Because many Gen Z workers have irregular income, limited assets, student debt, and no co-signers, they’re denied traditional credit. Instead, they rely on alternatives like Buy Now, Pay Later or fintech loans, which increase debt without building real credit. This creates a self-reinforcing cycle: no credit without stability, and no stability without credit.
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Featured Brief
This brief will cover the recent political turmoil in Iran, starting from escalating tensions over nuclear enrichment to the assassination of the Iranian Supreme Leader to the Iranian government’s murky future.
