Pros and Cons of the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act
The National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018 introduced the crucial 988 dialing code, aiming to transform how individuals in crisis access mental health support. Proponents argue that this three-digit number simplifies the process of seeking help, potentially saving lives by ensuring timely assistance. However, critics raise concerns about uneven state responses, resource constraints, and low public awareness, which could undermine the hotline’s effectiveness. As we explore the pros and cons of this significant legislation, we uncover the challenges and opportunities it presents in the fight against rising suicide rates and mental health crises.
An Impartial Look at the SAVE Act and Voter Eligibility Debate
With the rising surge of illegal immigrants entering the United States via the US-Mexico Southern Border, concerns are growing among the Republican Party over non-citizens voting in federal elections. In the US, each state has different rules regarding local, state, and federal elections, as the Constitution leaves election law in the power of the states. […]
Candidate Positions on Taxes
Taxes play a central role in politics and elections as they directly affect individuals and businesses financial well-being and are responsible for funding essential government services. Democrats generally advocate for progressive taxation, where higher-income individuals and corporations have higher taxes compared to lower-income individuals. They also often prioritize using taxes to address social issues by […]
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Pros and Cons of the ANTI-SOCIAL CCP Act
The “Averting the National Threat of Internet Surveillance, Oppressive Censorship and Influence, and Algorithmic Learning by the Chinese Communist Party Act” (ANTI-SOCIAL CCP Act) would ban using TikTok on American devices so long as ByteDance manages the app. The bill seeks to protect American citizens from threats posed by foreign countries with control over current […]
Introducing the Common Futures Conversations Panel Discussion
The second day of ACE’s upcoming Climate Migration Conference will feature a discussion panel on Sub-Saharan climate migration with several members of the Common Futures Conversations program. Run by Chatham House, a world-leading policy institute headquartered in London, Common Futures Conversations brings together youth leaders from across Africa and Europe to discuss pressing global challenges. […]
Introducing Adriel Charles
Adriel is a featured guest speaker at the ACE Climate Migration Conference. You can see her full interview on April 26 at the Central and Latin America and the Caribbean regional focus day. Adriel Charles is a recent Undergraduate of The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus where she pursued her BSc in […]
Conference Regional Coordinators
Meet the Student Fellows and Research Associates responsible for coordinating each day of the ACE Climate Migration Conference. April 26: Central and Latin America and the Caribbean, coordinated by Foreign Policy: Central and Latin America Research Associate Emily Hudson April 27: Sub-Saharan Africa, coordinated by Student Fellow: Sub-Saharan Africa Ella Dennis April 28: Middle East […]
Meet Your Conference Hosts
Meet the team of Student Fellows, Research Associates, and ACE researchers who have been working hard to coordinate the first youth-led climate migration conference.