Politics
When Your Existence is an Offense: The Events in Charlottesville
August 15, 2017
When Your Existence is an Offense: The Events in Charlottesville
The events in Charlottesville have awoken many to the existence of white supremacy and nationalism in the United States, but…
Huckabee Sanders: Better for Trump, Not for America
August 9, 2017
Huckabee Sanders: Better for Trump, Not for America
Huckabee Sanders, a competent and experienced professional, has buckled under the pressure of her new position.
Marcha Verde: Corruption in the Dominican Republic Meets its Match
August 5, 2017
Marcha Verde: Corruption in the Dominican Republic Meets its Match
The vivacious spirit Marcha Verde continues to demonstrate is reassuring that corruption in the Dominican Republic will not remain unchallenged.
Funding the Rising Costs of Higher Education: Comparisons Between the Illinoisan and Californian Systems
July 21, 2017
Funding the Rising Costs of Higher Education: Comparisons Between the Illinoisan and Californian Systems
Seemingly both the routes of dependence on state-appropriated funds or on out-of-state tuition to fund the growing cost of education…
The Death of Free Press in Mexico
July 18, 2017
The Death of Free Press in Mexico
The threat of death and increased government vigilance have triggered fear and self-censorship, discouraging journalists from speaking out against corruption.…
Swapping Chains: the Rohingya of Myanmar Under Aung San Suu Kyi
July 13, 2017
Swapping Chains: the Rohingya of Myanmar Under Aung San Suu Kyi
Despite the fact that Myanmar, a state in Southeast Asia, is led by a Nobel Peace Prize winner, it remains…
What’s Not Being Counted: Voter Suppression Legislation in the U.S.
June 23, 2017
What’s Not Being Counted: Voter Suppression Legislation in the U.S.
Given the current political spotlight which continues to draw attention to election fraud via the Russia probe, it is essential…
Climate Change is More Than a Business Risk
June 12, 2017
Climate Change is More Than a Business Risk
Approaching climate negotiations in terms of its consequences to U.S. business is the strategy of both the Trump administration and…
Exploiting Claims of Exploitation? Amsterdam’s Controversial New ‘Clean’ Model for Empowering Sex Workers
June 3, 2017
Exploiting Claims of Exploitation? Amsterdam’s Controversial New ‘Clean’ Model for Empowering Sex Workers
Amsterdam opens a brothel allegedly run by sex workers in their latest attempt to improve the sex industry.
Pride and Politics: A Truth Not Yet Universally Acknowledged
June 1, 2017
Pride and Politics: A Truth Not Yet Universally Acknowledged
Leaders like Prime Minister Bettel and First Gentleman Destenay are still pioneers as LGBTQ+ persons openly occupying positions of power…