Every year on November 14, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) holds an International Day against Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property. The day is observed to raise awareness of the ongoing global issue of … Continue reading
Category: The Americas
The covert nature of environmental racism and its consequences
Black civil rights leader Benjamin Chavis coined the term “environmental racism” back in the 80s as a way to describe the situation of environmentally harmful facilities primarily in minority communities. Essentially, these communities are disproportionately affected by the pollution of … Continue reading
The Green Wave Movement in Latin America in Support of Abortion Rights and Reproductive Justice
On June 24th, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 4-5 to overturn Roe v. Wade, a case that guaranteed the right to abortion up to 24 weeks into pregnancy. The decision had devastating impacts, with almost half of the … Continue reading
The Battle of the Speakers: Turmoil in the U.S. House of Representatives
Chaos erupted in the U.S. House of Representatives this October, which culminated in the unprecedented ousting of the Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy. The unfolding of events showcases a significant amount of power currently held by the most far-right … Continue reading
Countering Coup Attempts in the Guatemalan Elections
Bernardo Arévalo’s victory in Guatemala’s 2023 Presidential elections should have been undisputed. Winning 60.9% of votes in the runoff election on August 20th of this year, he defeated his opponent, former first lady Sandra Torres of Unidad National de la … Continue reading
Nuclear Deterrence: The Paradox of Peace in the Shadow of Annihilation
In the intricate realm of global politics, the weight of nuclear weapons casts a long and formidable shadow. Their mere existence isn’t just a testament to technological might and unprecedented destruction but a testament to a world held in tenuous … Continue reading
Venezuela: On the Verge of a Political Transformation After Recent Primary Elections?
On October 22, 2023, opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado won Venezuela’s primary elections. This event may indicate a shift towards free and fair elections for the presidential run scheduled in 2024 after years of economic crisis and authoritarian rule in … Continue reading
The Reality of the Widespread Implementation of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a groundbreaking technology that refers to the process of producing energy by harnessing the temperature differences between ocean surface waters and deep ocean waters. This new source of energy production has the potential … Continue reading
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is an Embarrassment to Canadian Immigration Policy
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is a system that gives Canadian employers the ability to temporarily hire foreign workers to fill jobs that are left vacant by qualified Canadian workers. The TFWP is regulated through the Immigration … Continue reading
Book banning: an attack on Florida public education
Over the past few years, Florida has made its way to the front of the national stage in terms of conservative policy in education. With Governor Ron Desantis’s campaign for presidency, news outlets around the country have been focusing their … Continue reading