Policy Briefs

YIP's policy briefs provide clear, nonpartisan summaries of key national issues and policies. Designed for accessibility, they distill complex topics into concise, understandable analyses, bridging the gap between intricate policy debates and a broad audience. These briefs embody our commitment to informed, unbiased discourse, crucial for fostering a well-informed public and encouraging active engagement in policy discussions.

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Briefs harmonize diverse political perspectives in policy teams of 4-6 for insightful policy solutions.

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Effects on Science & Technology Amidst Government Shutdown

Technology Policy

Adaobi Nwatu

Major EPA Changes Under the Trump Administration

Environmental Policy

Piranavee Pirathiviraj

This brief will cover major changes to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Trump administration, including regulatory rollbacks associated with the “Big Beautiful Bill.” These policies notably prioritize increased fossil fuel production, deregulation, and reduced support for renewable energy. These changes are crucial to understanding environmental quality, public health, and the economy.

Fixing Social Security: What’s at Stake?

Social Policy

Emily Tsai

This brief will analyze the debate over how the United States should fund Social Security and retirement, a growing conflict causing great discourse around the nation. It will consider the history and previously attempted policies of this phenomenon.

The Cost of Living Crisis: Inflation’s Lasting Effects on Gen Z’s Economic Future

Economic Policy

Avery Chang

This brief examines how ongoing inflation, rising housing costs, and increased debt have created a long-term cost-of-living challenge for young Americans. It reviews previous policy efforts and highlights solutions to tackle affordability while creating new opportunities for Gen Z.

Predictive Policing

Criminal Justice

Aram Jung

Japan’s Female Prime Minister

Foreign Policy

Kate Chu