The ICAPP's "Critical Questions" series examines a wide range of relevant and timely topics commanding the public’s attention. Written by ICAPP student fellows and faculty, the series provides objective research regarding emerging issues for people to consider.

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Submissions from 2024

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Ohio Fracking Expansion, Caleb Clayton

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Primaries and Caucuses, Caleb Clayton and Alison Ringhiser

Submissions from 2023

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Mindfulness as a Means to a Better Politics, Kennedy Aikey, Caleb Clayton, and Hailey Trimpey

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The State of the Union Address, Kennedy Aikey, Caleb Clayton, and Hailey Trimpey

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Family Drug Courts, Jacob Ashley

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Government Shutdowns, Caleb Clayton

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Speaker of the House, Caleb Clayton

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Student Loan Forgiveness, Caleb Clayton, Kennedy Aikey, and Hailey Trimpey

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Post 9/11 Protection and Policies, Caleb Clayton and Alison Ringhiser

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Train Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Caleb Clayton and Alison Ringhiser

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Reflections of College, Andrea Hoffman and Hailey Trimpey

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Examining The Thin Blue Line, Bryan Lutz and Carson Babbitt

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Israel-Palestine Conflict, Gabriel Mott

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Opioid Crisis in Ohio, Alison Ringhiser and Caleb Clayton

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Banned Books Awareness, Mackenzie Robertson, Julianna Browning, Sophia Braun, and Madison Putnam

Submissions from 2022

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The Russian Invasion of Ukraine–a Primer, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Caleb Clayton, and Drew Mantenieks

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Lobbying, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, and Hailey Trimpey

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Reflections on the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King and his visit to Ohio Northern University, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, and Hailey Trimpey

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The Media, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, and Hailey Trimpey

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Presidents Day, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Hailey Trimpey, and Caleb Clayton

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Women in Politics, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Hailey Trimpey, and Andrea Hoffman

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Misinformation, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy and Caleb Clayton

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Young Voter Turnout in the Midterm Elections, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy, Caleb Clayton, and Hailey Trimpey

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Understanding the evolution of service dogs and how people are doing their part today, ONU Institute of Civics and Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, and Hailey Trimpey

Submissions from 2021

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An Impeachment Primer for the 2nd Impeachment of Donald John Trump, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy

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Examining Joe Biden’s Cabinet Selections, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy

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Examining the 2021 Inauguration, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy

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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, and Hailey Trimpey

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Examining the Climate Crisis, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Kennedy Cook, and Hailey Trimpey

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Examining the Gender Wage Gap, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Kennedy Cook, and Hailey Trimpey

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Examining the Rise in Asian-American Hate Crimes, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Kennedy Cook, and Hailey Trimpey

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Reflections on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Andrea Hoffman, Drew Mantenieks, and Hailey Trimpey

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Examining Voter Rights, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy, Kennedy Aikey, Hailey Trimpey, and Kennedy Cook

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Examining the Impact of COVID-19 on Education, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy, Kaylee Ballou, Emma Blackburn, Sabrina Braun, Isaac Brooks, Rebecca Monce, Rachel Pickering, Drew Walker, and Benjamin Wiggins

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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy and Caleb Clayton