This week, former President Donald Trump became the first former US president to face criminal charges. Mr. Trump faces over 30 criminal counts for document fraud relating to a payment made during the 2016 election to porn star Stormy Daniels. … Continue reading
Claudia Velimirovic
The Motivations and Implications of El Salvador’s Mega-Prison
At the end of February, President Bukele of El Salvador posted a video on Twitter that has since become viral and prompted divisive discussion. The video shows hundreds of detainees being transferred to the Center for Confining Terrorism (Cecot)–a new … Continue reading
Rising Tensions over Taiwan: A Brief on U.S. Military Involvement in the Philippines
In early February, the U.S. and the Philippines announced their plan to give the American military access to four new locations in the region. This agreement will allow Washington to build military facilities and hold equipment in nine locations nationwide. … Continue reading
Hollywood Oligarchies and the ‘Nepo Baby’
As the children of famed Gen Xers age into adolescence, a prevalent discourse has aged alongside them. The media’s fascination and accompanying conversation surrounding ‘Nepo Babies’ are at a current peak. ‘Nepo Baby’, the short-hand nickname for an individual who … Continue reading
American Politicians Fail their Midterms – The Importance of Prioritizing Education
The past two years have been defined by global events that have caused social, economic, political, and cultural change. Russia’s war on Ukraine, inflation, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and rebuilding post-pandemic are only samples of the plethora of … Continue reading
Gendered Leadership in Crisis – What Lessons Can be Learned?
Who Is Responsible for Slowing Down Fast-Fashion?
On any given day, fast-fashion retailer Shein will release 6,000 fresh “stocking-keeping units.” Compared to its competitor Zara, which releases 10,000 new products a year, Shein has literally saturated the clothing market. The company boasts a virtual wardrobe with over … Continue reading