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    Alexis Berridge

    Hello, I'm Alexis Berridge, and I am a California State University, Long Beach Alumni. I majored in English Rhetoric and Composition and began my internship at Our National Conversation (ONC) as a Science, Environment and Technology Policy Writer in April 2024. My interests lie in science and environmental policy, and in today's world, technology frequently weaves itself into both policy areas. l spend most of my time researching current issues, watching films and reading romance novels.

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    Is the ADA Failing Citizens?

    In 1990, the U.S. enacted the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) on a federal level, which proved to be the foundation for all disability protections in the country. But, The Supreme Court case Acheson Hotels v. Laufer has changed things,...

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    Trump’s Second Term: Redefining Immigration Policy

    Monday, Jan 20 marked the day Donald Trump was sworn into the presidential office for a second term. Since his arrival, President Trump has been rescinding previous executive orders and implementing his own. He has effectively established a framework that...

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    DEI: An Emotionally Charged Conversation

    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is an emotional topic here in the U.S. Following the George Floyd riots, it has only grown in popularity. The Supreme Court’s Student for Fair Admissions v. Harvard ruled affirmative action unconstitutional in 2023, fanning...

    Solving America’s Electric Vehicle Slump

    Big Picture China’s electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing is performing exceptionally well. It surpasses the United States’ capability in production, export and cost metrics. Declining demand for EVs in the U.S. and cheaper Chinese prices have U.S. automobile manufacturers and the government...

    Increasing Government Involvement in Technology

    Technology is as dangerous as it is necessary. Data leaks from organizations such as Solar Winds and, more recently, AT&T have made the need for defined security measures evident. American citizens’ data can be weaponized by foreign enemies and domestic criminals alike,...

    Walz Green and Moderate? Unlikely

    On August 6, 2024, Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz as her running mate. Since then, the Democratic Party quickly embraced him as the man to balance the ticket. Walz is a multifaceted candidate with a military, legislative and educational background,...