Social Policy

Homecoming Mishaps: Immigration Reconciliation Parliamentary Politics

Many activists are calling for action on immigration reform, especially amidst Biden’s mixed signals and seeming return to the Trump-era “stay in Mexico” policy. More specifically, however, policymakers are advocating for the creation of new programs under DACA and the expansion of TPS. The recently proposed 1.7 trillion dollar reconciliation bill has driven lots of infighting over several parts, one of which includes the proposals related to immigration reform. Some Democrats and activists think this is the best chance for immigration reform in decades, since it is already part of the bill. However, there still remains substantial opposition to the infrastructure legislation for several other reasons, which may make its passage difficult. The Parliamentarian of the Senate, Elizabeth MacDonough, ruled against the legislation in the Senate about a month ago. Since then, some Democrats have proposed using the reconciliation method to make the reform more palatable. Still others have suggested using parole as a method. Regardless of method, debates over immigration reform are at the forefront of politics.

The Echo Chamber Effect: Social Media’s Role in Political Bias

The Dark Side of the GOP: Conspiracy Theories

The Dangers of the Concealed Carry

The Dangers of the Silent Struggle: Is Policy A Means of Resolution?

Mental health has become increasingly important in today's society; however, stigma surrounding mental illness still persists. To combat this, public policy acts should be utilized to increase accessibility of mental health treatment and decrease stigma, leading to better outcomes for all mental health patients.

The Conservative Case for Upholding Roe v. Wade

Roe v. Wade egregiously misinterpreted constitutional provisions, disrespected constitutional principles, and caused irreparable damage to the Supreme Court as an institution. But in the aftermath of Dobbs v. Jackson, which overturned Roe, it has become clear that Roe should not have been overturned. This has to do with both how the Supreme Court should consider precedent in its decisions and even analyze the social impacts of its previous decisions when considering cases that directly challenge long-standing legal precedent

The Case for Police Reform

The 5 Points Against the Mask Mandate

Take a Knee

Systemic Racism: A Myth