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Too Numb to the Pain: Hurricane Damage in Southwestern Florida

Too Numb to the Pain: Hurricane Damage in Southwestern Florida

April 3, 2025April 2, 2025 Oliver Scott-Hansen

I had been preparing for the worst, but I was stunned to see that the island was mostly intact.

In early October of 2024, I watched from afar as Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida. While news of these catastrophic events … Continue reading

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One Country One System: Warnings From Hong Kong

One Country One System: Warnings From Hong Kong

November 3, 2024October 30, 2024 Oliver Scott-Hansen

On July 1st, 1997, the United Kingdom handed over the crown jewel of its last remaining overseas possessions, that being Hong Kong, to China, as they had previously agreed in the past. However, although widely supported by both parties, this … Continue reading

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The Language of Survival: A Story of the Sarajevo Siege

The Language of Survival: A Story of the Sarajevo Siege

September 7, 2024September 19, 2024 Yasmine Tujjar

Along the right bank of the Miljacka river, in an old neighborhood of Sarajevo’s historic sector, a young girl named Emina Sarajčić Koso faced a chapter of her life consumed by violent warfare. Emina was only ten years old when … Continue reading

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To be or not to be Taiwanese

To be or not to be Taiwanese

November 29, 2023December 1, 2023 Hannah Hipólito

Growing up as the daughter of a Taiwanese immigrant, I’ve always identified strongly as half-Taiwanese. As a kid, I didn’t understand the One-China policy: Taiwan is a part of China due to their historical affiliation. To me it was … Continue reading

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Welsh Independence: The Rise of a New Republic?

Welsh Independence: The Rise of a New Republic?

November 11, 2023October 31, 2023 Amira Berdouk

For our generation, it may feel as though half a lifetime has passed since the year 2016. On the 23rd of June, 2016, the vote passed for the United Kingdom (UK) to leave the European Union (EU). As a twelve-year-old … Continue reading

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Un séisme dévastateur, deux réactions distinctes

Un séisme dévastateur, deux réactions distinctes

March 21, 2023April 4, 2023 Yara Daher
 

Le 6 février 2023 est un jour tragique et traumatisant pour la Turquie et la Syrie : des tremblements de terre ont eu lieu à proximité de la frontière de ces pays causant de graves séquelles humaines et matérielles. Le … Continue reading

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Empowering Women in Rural Balochistan through Midwifery: The MLCD Project

Empowering Women in Rural Balochistan through Midwifery: The MLCD Project

November 9, 2021November 19, 2021 Laila Mirza
I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Quratulain Bakhteari, the founder of IDSP and mastermind behind the MLCD project, on why this project is crucial to the people of Balochistan and how it is positively impacting their lives.

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November Author of the Month – Ruolan Ma

October 10, 2021November 10, 2021 The Catalyst Editorial Board
In recognition of her prolific and wide-ranging work with Catalyst, Ruolan is our November Author of the Month!

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December Author of the Month – Claudia Velimirovic

August 10, 2021December 10, 2021 The Catalyst Editorial Board
Claudia's articles are consistently stand-outs: unique and well-researched approaches to topics mainly focused around gender & sexuality and politics across the US and Canada.

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February Author of the Month: Katie Pallett-Wiesel

February 8, 2020February 9, 2022 The Catalyst Editorial Board
In recognition of her strong writing along with her enthusiasm and willingness to get engaged with Catalyst, Katie has been named Catalyst's first Author of the Month for 2022!

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