Politics
Changing Abortion Policy in Chile
May 3, 2018
Changing Abortion Policy in Chile
Chile experienced a major shift in leadership following the passage of a progressive abortion bill.
#NationalSchoolWalkout: March on April 20 High Schoolers Protest Gun Violence
April 20, 2018
#NationalSchoolWalkout: March on April 20 High Schoolers Protest Gun Violence
The anti-gun violence movement, which has gained lot of attention because of the March 14 and 24 demonstrations, is entering…
The 2018 California Democratic Convention
March 21, 2018
The 2018 California Democratic Convention
As politicians went head-to-head to get delegate endorsements, attendees could agree on one thing: the need for a “blue wave.”
Housing Bubbles: What we can learn from 2008
March 21, 2018
Housing Bubbles: What we can learn from 2008
While this affected all communities, the ACLU study displays that the subprime financing disproportionately affected Black communities, even accounting for…
A Repeated History? Signs Point Towards a Fascist Future in Italy
March 4, 2018
A Repeated History? Signs Point Towards a Fascist Future in Italy
In the midst of election news, the future of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers is muddled. The insecurities and anxieties…
U.S. Military Parade to Satisfy Trump’s Ego
March 4, 2018
U.S. Military Parade to Satisfy Trump’s Ego
Despite criticism, Trump and the Pentagon are trying to one-up the French and their Bastille parade.
On Keeping the Dream Act Alive: Resistance at Home and in D.C.
February 28, 2018
On Keeping the Dream Act Alive: Resistance at Home and in D.C.
The conversation regarding the Dream Act and who it impacts does not fully address the issues immigrant communities face, which…
Teenage Pregnancy on the Rise: How Venezuela’s Economic Crisis Has Led to Inadequate Reproductive Health
February 21, 2018
Teenage Pregnancy on the Rise: How Venezuela’s Economic Crisis Has Led to Inadequate Reproductive Health
Venezuela’s supermarkets aren’t the only ones displaying empty shelves due to dwindling supplies. The country’s economic and political crisis is…
Immigration Debate Disrupts the US Government
February 8, 2018
Immigration Debate Disrupts the US Government
As Democrats advocate for a DACA solution and Republicans push for a border wall, government funding remains in limbo.
Slavery Exists in 2017. What You Need to Know about Libya
January 8, 2018
Slavery Exists in 2017. What You Need to Know about Libya
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is on January 11th. One day is not enough to shed light on the atrocities…