The Americas - Catalyst - Page 20

Genocide As A “Cultural Norm”: U.S. Selective Intervention in Global Humanitarian Crises

March 24, 2021November 10, 2021 Aakanksha Mathur

The contradiction in both declaring the violence against Uyghur Muslims in China as genocide and then defending limited US involvement because of different “cultural norms” is a stark reminder of the Janus-faced developmental diplomacy that forefronts US interests and provides yet another convenient facade for non-interventionist policy.

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QAnon and the Threat Conspiracy Poses to American Democracy

March 20, 2021November 10, 2021 Claudia Velimirovic

In the US imagination, conspiracy theories have been contrived as harmless efforts to explain the unknown. But the power conspiracy theories carry has been made evident by the emergence of QAnon.

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Vaccinegate: Vaccination Outrage in Argentina and Peru

March 18, 2021November 10, 2021 Ariana Castillon

Over the last few weeks, two vaccination scandals have broken out in Peru and Argentina. Multiple high-ranking officers and wealthy private citizens were granted access to vaccines months before the immunization campaign in both countries began. In Peru’s case, … Continue reading

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Candid – Episode 2: Peruvian Bebop

March 16, 2021November 10, 2021 Alexander Taurozzi

Join us for episode 2 of the Candid podcast. Ariana and Alex discuss the developing political environment of Peru, the overturn of three presidents in the span of two weeks, and the rise of protests globally in a fight for democracy and the people's choice.

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The Double Standard of Free Speech

March 16, 2021November 10, 2021 Maeve Williams

The American people and their Senators must reckon with the fact that white men’s bad behavior is overlooked and forgiven far more often than that of women, particularly women of color.

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Developmental Hypocrisy: US Developmental Aid and San Francisco’s Housing Crisis

March 12, 2021November 10, 2021 Sage Pothier

Until the Western world realizes that it is not the model society it makes itself out to be, problems of housing insecurity, education, and poverty will continue to devastate its citizens and societies.

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Black Lives Matter, Justice, and Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Correctional System

March 10, 2021November 10, 2021 Riyana Karim

If the Canadian government wishes to reconcile and build meaningful relations with Indigenous peoples, it must prioritize new legislation that directly challenges discrimination and systemic racism of the justice system.

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Honduras’ “Shield Against Abortion”: A Black Mark in Latin America’s Green Wave

March 8, 2021November 10, 2021 Emily Duecker

Constitutional change in Honduras stands out in the “green wave” of pro-choice campaigning currently taking Latin America by storm. The advancement of anti-abortion legislation in Honduras threatens to undermine any regional progress.

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Canada’s Approach to the COVID-19 Vaccine

March 4, 2021November 10, 2021 Juliana Malka

The Canadian immunization rate is not as high as the United States' rate largely because of the challenges of vaccine quantity and distribution in Canada. This brings to question the efficiency of Canada’s inoculation strategies and priorities.

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This Is the Turning Point

February 15, 2021 Riyana Karim

Harris’ victory points to a larger social issue; women continue to be dramatically underrepresented in high-ranking positions within politics, especially women of colour.

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