Politics - Catalyst

Emmett Till’s Lynching Case Officially Closed After 66 Years: A Case Review of Justice and Accountability

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 Sokhema Sreang

The reason that this case made such an impact for the civil rights movement was because it viscerally exposed the extent of racial hatred manifesting from an unconfirmed wink or whistle; especially the level of brutality taken out on a young boy.

The Preservation of Slavery: Injustice in the American Justice System

December 24, 2021December 24, 2021 Alexander Morris-Schwarz

In 1865, the United States congress passed the 13th amendment, seemingly ending slavery within the country. However, despite what many people believe, the practice of slavery endures within the United States. Although the 13th amendment prohibits the enslavement of most … Continue reading

Human Rights Violations in Cuba as Nation Demands Change

December 10, 2021August 13, 2024 Jenna Hicks

This past July, Cubans took to the streets to protest against the current communist dictatorship under Miguel Diaz-Canel. In the months leading up to the protests, Cubans dealt with food shortages, lack of medicine, power outages, inflation, and inadequate … Continue reading

The Yemeni Genocide: Saudi Arabia’s Drone War

December 8, 2021December 7, 2021 Alexander Morris-Schwarz

The Yemeni Civil War is an ongoing conflict that has produced enormous instability and destruction in Yemen. In particular, the Saudi Arabian-led aerial bombing campaign has resulted in immense devastation within the region, giving rise to numerous civilian casualties and … Continue reading

Pénurie de main d’œuvre au Royaume-Uni : le pouvoir aux travailleurs et aux étrangers ?

December 5, 2021December 4, 2021 Marie Prince

La majorité des travailleurs étrangers ont été découragés par les nouvelles réglementations post-Brexit. La majorité d’entre eux a donc renoncé à revenir sur le territoire, et le Royaume-Uni fait face depuis début septembre à une grave pénurie de main-d'œuvre.

South Korea-Japan Relations: Will the Hostility Ever End?

December 2, 2021March 14, 2022 Hailey Lee

The mutual animosities between Japan and South Korea remain hostile and unresolved, tied to lingering wounds that have not yet been healed from a century ago. The most critical dispute rooted in the history of these two nations is the “comfort women” crisis — tens of thousands of women across Asia, most of them Korean, were sent into military brothels to service Japanese soldiers as sex slaves.

Tunisia Makes History with First Female Prime Minister in the Arab World

November 30, 2021November 29, 2021 Penni Tenzin

Given the task of forming the new government, Bouden’s cabinet includes twenty-five members including nine women aside from the Prime Minister, marking hope for a social change in women’s rights in Tunisia as well as for the Arab world.

The Release of Huawei’s Executive: Thaw of Diplomatic Tensions?

November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 Ruolan Ma

Finally, after three years of negotiation impasse, Meng Wanzhou was released after she reached a deal with US prosecutors. Many optimists interpret this compromise as a thaw of the diplomatic tension among China, Canada, and the US. However, warning signs should be drawn from this incident.

Woman or Womb?: The Ongoing Exploitation of Chinese Women’s Bodies

November 19, 2021November 22, 2021 Maria Lima Fernandes

In China, a lack of protective legislation against domestic violence and women’s lack of freedom and access to reproductive health is a major concern. Most importantly, and perhaps less acknowledged, is the decades-long, government-provoked trauma faced by women in China in terms of reproductive restrictions.

“Government-Sponsored Outing”?: Understanding Quebec’s Bill 2

November 12, 2021November 11, 2021 Maria Lima Fernandes

A bill proposal by the Quebec provincial government has sparked concern from transgender and LGBTQ+ activists. Bill 2, a potential amendment to the Civil Code, promotes change in family law and, according to activists, is a direct infringement … Continue reading

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