Discourse,
with Direction.
Discourse,
with Direction.
We are a forward-thinking Institute equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to revitalize democracy. As a part of this, we pioneer student-led, nonpartisan initiatives in the areas of policy, innovation, education, and discourse. By providing individuals with opportunities to engage in meaningful, hands-on experiences, we cultivate the next generation of civic-minded leaders.






































Innovation
Houses pioneering initiatives and inventive ideas targeted at enhancing societal and political conditions, through the incubation and piloting of diverse projects.
Discourse
Fosters deep connections between individuals and our mission via diverse social environments and communication mediums.
Policy
Devoted to distributing nonpartisan, impartial, and inquiry-led content that maintains relevance in the constantly evolving landscape of policy discussions.
Education
Efforts are focused on designing and executing a curriculum that encourages intellectual dialogues and instills a profound understanding of policy civics.
The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is one a deeply rooted dispute that has plagued the South Caucasus region for decades. It can be traced back to the early 20th century when the South Caucasus region was part of the Russian Empire.
This brief explores whether the juvenile justice system accomplishes its goals of effectively rehabilitating youth offenders, or if it instead creates paranoia and instigates repeat offenders. It will recommend programs, practices, and legislation that could minimize the system’s incriminating effect on young lawbreakers and focus on rehabilitation.
This brief delves into the intricacies of the current education policies being introduced in Florida. It evaluates the policies and what they mean. The brief also explains the far-reaching implications of the policies and how education will change for people across the board.
The following brief provides a comprehensive analysis of the poverty issue plaguing Nicaragua, including an evaluation of the historical causes leading up to the nation’s current socioeconomic state, past attempts to amend the issue, and a variety of potential solutions to work towards ending the current poverty epidemic.
Civic Engagement has been in decline in the United States, and therefore it is important to build educational programs that teach students in K-12 schools how to become civically engaged. The United States now faces issues with governmental trust, a lack of understanding of the machinations of government among citizens, and general polarization.
Remote work policies are becoming more common, but their implementation can be challenging. Navigating the complexities of remote work policies requires a comprehensive analysis of their effects on productivity, work-life balance, organizational culture, and employee engagement. This paper aims to provide a critical evaluation of the impact of remote work policies.
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Civic Engagement has been in decline in the United States, and therefore it is important to build educational programs that teach students in K-12 schools how to become civically engaged. The United States now faces issues with governmental trust, a lack of understanding of the machinations of government among citizens, and general polarization.
The following brief provides a comprehensive analysis of the poverty issue plaguing Nicaragua, including an evaluation of the historical causes leading up to the nation’s current socioeconomic state, past attempts to amend the issue, and a variety of potential solutions to work towards ending the current poverty epidemic.