Capstone Projects from the Summer 2022 Fellowship
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The Backlog in Visa Distribution: The Immigration Crisis of the USA
This capstone project directly addresses the relationship between the immigration crisis and the backlog in visa distributions. Many immigrants rely on swiftly receiving a visa in order to enter the country, but the reality is many immigration institutions are experiencing a mass amount of overload.

U.S. Federal Climate Policy
This presentation discusses the U.S. federal government's approach to climate policy

Solutions to Stopping United States Political Polarization
This brief explains how the United States’ political primary structure creates radical politicians through party primaries, which allow a marginal faction of extreme voters to choose a candidate for the general election. This leads to intense polarization as each party selects a candidate most suited to their interests, killing American centrism.

America’s Ongoing Battle: Gun Rights Vs. Gun Control
In this report, the author argues that gun control is a complex issue in the US, with many debating the implications of the Second Amendment. With an increase in gun-related incidents, citizens must consider stricter gun control regulations. The author suggests that citizens in a free democratic society should support gun regulation, in order to ensure safety and freedom.

Cultivating the City of the 21st Century
This brief analyzes the need for modern 21st-centurycities in the context of urbanization, population & economic challenges, and sustainability. It offers a framework for policymakers to consider historical perspectives, dynamic planning, and future outlooks.

The Return of Just Deserts: Analyzing Mass Incarceration
The brief explores the history of the War on Drugs, the effects of its policies, mass incarceration, policies attempted to fight mass incarceration, and policies that can be tried to end mass incarceration. Upon other recommendations, the brief recommends that mandatory minimums and three strike laws be repealed, and the Reverse Mass Incarceration Act be passed.