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Report of Inquiry (S8918P) Independent Racial Disparity Review
Get PDFThe Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF), Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF), and Chief of Space Operations (CSO) directed the Department of the Air Force Inspector General (DAF IG) to assess racial disparity in military discipline processes and personnel development and career opportunity as they pertain to black Airmen and Space Professionals. For purposes of this review, “racial disparity” refers to a noted data difference between races. Specifically, this Review defines racial disparity as existing when the proportion of a racial/ethnic group within a subset of the population is different from the proportion of such groups in the general population. While the presence of a disparity alone is not evidence of racism, discrimination, or disparate treatment, it presents a concern that requires more in depth analysis.
Guided by the disparities identified and concerns raised in this report, the root cause analyses and systemic action plan phase will follow as outlined in the “Highlights” section below. The DAF recognizes other disparities across a range of minority groups are equally deserving of such a review. However, this Review was intentionally surgically-focused on discipline and opportunity regarding black service members to permit a timely yet thorough review that should lead to systemic and lasting change, as appropriate. Nonetheless, lessons learned and insights gained from this Review should benefit broader minority initiatives.
It is worth noting this Review and resulting actions are a subset of, and will feed into, broader and more comprehensive Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force Diversity & Inclusion initiatives directed by the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Air Force
LGBTQ Youth Homelessness and Discrimination in the Child Welfare System
Get PDFDespite the existence of LGBTQ anti-discrimination laws, LGBTQ youth are still being discriminated against within the foster care system. The primary cause of all youth homelessness is family conflict, and LGBTQ youth are more susceptible to family conflict when they come out to their parents. The Williams Institute surveyed 354 agencies throughout the United States who work with LGBTQ homeless populations and found that 68% of clients have experienced family rejection. The True Colors Fund notes that more than 1 in 4 LGBTQ teens are forced to leave their homes after coming out to their parents. LGBTQ youth also face more abuse and neglect than their heterosexual counterparts which are also major causes of their homelessness. 63% of young people who identify as LGBTQ have experienced physical, sexual or emotional abuse and 52% have reported neglect before becoming homeless.
LGBTQ+ youth flee or are forced out of their homes because of who they are and unfortunately, that is only the beginning of a cycle of trauma and pain. Many youth are funneled into the welfare system which is meant to protect them but they are once again subjected to rejection, hostility, and/or lack of resources aimed at helping them. The ill-prepared child welfare system causes LGBTQ youth to believe they are better off homeless than in the system. Legislation that addresses sexual orientation and gender identity expression (SOGIE) on both a Federal and State level could end this cycle of trauma by transforming the child welfare system. Part I of this paper will explain the problems youth face in the child welfare system, Part II will analyze current legislation and Part III will propose recommendations for new legislation and amendments to current legislation. Part IV will conclude with the best mechanisms for enforcing anti-discrimination laws
California’s Draft Water Resilience Portfolio: Improving Public Health and Achieving Long Term Water Resilience Through Investments in California Water Infrastructure
Get PDFWith public health at the forefront of everyone’s mind, refocusing on investing in California’s aging water infrastructure presents key opportunities to provide clean, safe drinking water to all and begin to sustainably rebuild state water infrastructure resources. It is no secret that clean safe drinking water is necessary for a healthy life, nor is it a secret that significant portions of California’s water infrastructure, including distribution and transmission pipelines, water storage facilities and water treatment facilities, are well past their expiration dates. In the unfortunate wake of COVID-19, it will be critical for local and state level decision makers to keep in mind the direct correlation between clean water and human health.
The health and well-being of Californians has always been connected to water. The state has made major strides toward a resilient water future by recognizing the human right to safe drinking water and creating the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund. And to address water infrastructure issues head on, including drinking water supply, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-10-19, directing state agencies to commission the first Water Resilience Portfolio
In re. Estate of Easterday
Get PDFWhether pending divorce has an effect on entitlement to life insurance; and whether ERISA preempts state law specifically relating to enforcement of a contractual waiver in relation to pension benefits
February 2020 Breakdown of State-By-State Gilti Conformity
Get PDFIt has been two years since the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and many states are still wrestling with exactly how they plan to conform to key provisions of the law—particularly those provisions related to Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI)