Jan 30 | As the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary, communities push back against efforts to erase nonwhite history. Speakers discuss reclaiming community narratives amid censorship of museums, monuments, and public memory.
Greenland’s rejection of U.S. pressure is rooted not in geopolitics or money, but in Indigenous history, collective values, and a long memory of how power treats land and people.
Dec 19 | Despite a decline in mass shootings, the U.S. leads peer nations in gun deaths. Experts examine causes of gun violence, federal policy solutions, and effective local prevention efforts in cities like Baltimore and New York.
Dec 12 | U.S. birth rates are falling, immigration is slowing, and population decline looms. Experts explore demographic trends, economic impacts of a shrinking labor force, and global parallels reshaping major economies by 2100.
Nov 14 | White supremacist narratives are moving into mainstream politics and culture, influencing policy and public debate. This briefing examines their links to Christian nationalism, rising polarization, and the impact on communities and journalists.
As AI rapidly evolves, humanity faces a choice: panic or alignment. This entry explores how mindset, discernment, and purpose can guide intelligent machines toward a more balanced future.
From the Inuit of the Arctic to the Aymara of the Andes, Indigenous nations across the Americas defy erasure; preserving languages, traditions, and sovereignty as the first and forever peoples.
Sep 19 | UCLA scholars and Million Dollar Hoods researchers unveil 130 years of deportation data, mapping patterns of enforcement and bias that continue shaping U.S. immigration policy today.
The House passed H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act, imposing harsh mandatory prison sentences on asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants. The bill now heads to the Senate amid criticism from immigrant advocates.
Sep 12 | Immigrant survivors of domestic violence face growing barriers as visa protections, asylum rights, and federal funding safeguards erode. With rising scrutiny, anti-DEIA restrictions, and fear of ICE raids, many survivors remain silent. Experts will discuss urgent challenges and support pathways at this week’s briefing.
Sep 05 | From DMV databases to cellphone tracking, U.S. surveillance has grown from immigration enforcement into a digital dragnet. Our panel explores risks, policies, and the safeguards essential to democracy and civil liberties.
Aug 22 | As Texas and other Republican-led states move to redraw congressional maps in response to President Trump’s push for five new GOP seats, California threatens ‘trigger maps’ to boost Democratic representation. Experts examine the redistricting battle, its impact on voters, and concerns about minority vote dilution.
