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Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy, Caleb Clayton
Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy, Caleb Clayton
Critical Questions
On November 15, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law, ending a protracted bipartisan battle, ultimately resulting in a compromise between parties. The $1.2 trillion bill serves as the first major project of President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan. Although it has not received much attention from most citizens, it will have far-reaching effects for many years to come.
Examining Voter Rights, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Hailey Trimpey, Kennedy Cook
Examining Voter Rights, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Hailey Trimpey, Kennedy Cook
Critical Questions
In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was passed by Congress and secured the right to vote for every American, however, there is a difference between the right to vote and the accessibility in casting this vote. The right and accessibility to vote are key aspects to ensuring everyone is able to cast their vote, and by extension, voice their opinions as to what is best for our country. In the wake of the 2020 election, there has been an increase in state laws that target different elements of voting. To some, these laws are designed to increase “voter integrity.” To …
Reflections On The 20th Anniversary Of 9/11, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Andrea Hoffman, Drew Mantenieks, Hailey Trimpey
Reflections On The 20th Anniversary Of 9/11, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Andrea Hoffman, Drew Mantenieks, Hailey Trimpey
Critical Questions
Twenty years ago a horrific terrorist attack occurred in the United States. For Generation Z, our knowledge of 9/11 is second hand, from history lessons in High School to stories from our family and friends to mentions of it in today’s political environment. As we reflect on that day twenty years later, we hope to continue to inform future generations. To do this, we focus on what happened on September 11, 2001, the actions taken after the attack, and the lasting effects of 9/11.
Examining The Gender Wage Gap, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Kennedy Cook, Hailey Trimpey
Examining The Gender Wage Gap, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Kennedy Cook, Hailey Trimpey
Critical Questions
The gender pay gap has been an evolving issue for decades. While the gap in wages between men and women has narrowed, inequality continues to be prevalent. This issue will continue to impact current women in the workforce as well as younger generations to come until greater equality is achieved.
Impeachment Definitions: Nixon Vs Trump, Riann Reinhart
Impeachment Definitions: Nixon Vs Trump, Riann Reinhart
ONU Student Research Colloquium
In recent years, presidential impeachment and removal from office has become a more prominent topic, we the people still have a hard time understanding what the founding fathers meant with such open wording as found in Article III of the Constitution: “The President, Vice President and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other High Crimes and Misdemeanors.” The citizens of the United States still do not understand the meaning of “High Crimes and Misdemeanors” or know what goes into the presidential impeachment process. In fact, …
Examining The Rise In Asian-American Hate Crimes, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Kennedy Cook, Hailey Trimpey
Examining The Rise In Asian-American Hate Crimes, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Kennedy Cook, Hailey Trimpey
Critical Questions
In the past year, hate crimes targeting Asian-Americans in the United States have increased by nearly 150 percent. Many have linked this rise to charged rhetoric revolving around the CoronaVirus pandemic and its origins in Wuhan China. The use of terms like “Chinese virus” and “kung flu” have been used as derogatory ways to blame Asians for the virus. Asian- Americans in various communities are now becoming targets for hate crimes. Recently, many are trying to speak out against this and bring an end to the hate. Racism has surrounded these communities for years now, and it has gotten progressively …
Examining The Climate Crisis, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Kennedy Cook, Hailey Trimpey
Examining The Climate Crisis, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Kennedy Cook, Hailey Trimpey
Critical Questions
From wildfires in California to record high temperatures in eastern Siberia, the climate crisis was felt in all parts of the world in 2020. Although there is near universal consensus in the scientific community that a climate crisis exists, government action to confront it has lagged in most countries--including the United States.
Examining Executive Orders And Joe Biden’S Use Of Them In His First Month, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Kennedy Cook, Hailey Trimpey
Examining Executive Orders And Joe Biden’S Use Of Them In His First Month, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Kennedy Cook, Hailey Trimpey
Critical Questions
The use of executive orders allows a President to quickly enforce new legislation. This power is a means to enable a President to promote their agenda without the need for congressional approval. In his first month, Joe Biden has used executive orders much more so than his recent predecessors. He has used this power to overturn policies by the Trump administration and has added a number of his own initiatives as well. Executive orders have been used by almost all Presidents to ensure that their time in office is used to its fullest potential.
Examining The 2021 Inauguration, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy
Examining The 2021 Inauguration, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy
Critical Questions
The peaceful transition of power in the United States is marked by the inauguration of a president every four years. This has been the case since the first president of the United States, George Washington. Though the date, location, and time have changed since then, the oath of office has remained the same. This past Wednesday America witnessed the inauguration of our 46th president, Joe Biden. However, the absence of his predecessor, the storming of the United States Capitol on January 6th, and the COVID pandemic made it an inauguration like no other.
Examining Joe Biden’S Cabinet Selections, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy
Examining Joe Biden’S Cabinet Selections, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy
Critical Questions
For a president to be successful, it is critical they surround themselves with capable administrators with shared goals, who work to support the newly elected leader’s agenda. Building a successful cabinet is among the first priorities of a new president. A president’s cabinet selections can send signals to their various constituencies and can provide a glimpse at how they plan to govern over the next four years. It would appear that Joe Biden’s cabinet nominees largely satisfy his promises to promote diversity and a “return to normalcy” with his presidency.
An Impeachment Primer For The 2nd Impeachment Of Donald John Trump, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy
An Impeachment Primer For The 2nd Impeachment Of Donald John Trump, Onu Institute For Civics And Public Policy
Critical Questions
Impeachment is a way to ensure federal officers are upholding the core values of the United States. Although impeachment does not happen often, it is an important part of American democracy. While only one impeachment occurred in the first 200 years of the nation’s history, three more have occurred in the last 22 years with Donald Trump becoming the first president to be impeached twice. Since impeachment is a rarely utilized process there is much to be learned and considered during this experience.