Sea Turtle Research Just Got a Whole Lot More Stylish
Sea turtles, one of marine life's cutest and most essential members of the ocean ecosystem, have unfortunately become a highly endangered species in recent years.
(Photo: Caters News Agency)
The End of an Era: Angela Merkel - Legacy and Successor Part I
Since 2005 Angela Merkel has been one of the most powerful women in the world. But in 2018 she announced that in 2021 she will not run for reelection to be Germany’s chancellor for another four years.
(Photo: Steffen Kugler)
Washington’s Commitment to Kosovo
U.S. President Donald Trump held a trilateral meeting with leaders of Serbia and Kosovo in the Oval Office on September the 4th. “I am pleased to announce a truly historic commitment, Serbia and Kosovo have each committed to economic normalization,” Trump said in the press conference with Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti and Serbia's president Aleksandar Vučić.
(Photo: Brendan Smialowski /AFP)
The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: A Brief Guide
Fighting has reignited between Armenia and Azerbaijan - formerly two countries under Soviet rule - over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
(Photo: Armenian defence ministry handout | EPA)
Peace Through Strength Against Iran
Arab states normalizing relations with Israel was a pipe dream only one Presidential administration ago. This was due to the idea that these countries would not budge without concessions from Israel to Palestinian groups.
(Photo: Kevin Lamarque | Reuters)
Over 100 Beached Whales Rescued in Sri Lanka
Swift and compassionate action by the government and local residents of Sri Lanka managed to save a vast group of animals that would have more than likely perished.
(Photo: AFP | Getty Images)
How the Pandemic has Impacted Child Poverty Rates in England
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in increased poverty rates worldwide. As cases continue to rise and fall, lockdowns implemented and jobs lost, it is no surprise that those who were struggling are feeling the pressure. Among this, child poverty rates are rising.
A Sore Winner is Bound to be a Sore Loser
If Trump loses, who knows what will come, but we know it will not be pretty. (Photo: Evan Vucci
Polish Constitutional Tribunal Ruling Against Abortion
States should act to decriminalize abortion and ensure every woman to have the right to make her own decision about a future pregnancy.
Special Report: The Last Presidential Debate Part 3
Someone struggled for your right to vote. Use it.
Solidarity in Bologna: the Antibody to Any Virus
During the first total lockdown in Italy, a sense of solidarity and community belonging came from Bologna, the largest city of the Emilia-Romagna region.
Special Report: The Last Presidential Debate Part 2
In the second part of this special report, we will be examining how the candidates handled topics concerning American families and race in the United States.
The Grass is Greener on The Side That Acknowledges Climate Change
It has been a month since the climate clock in Union Square was unveiled, but the issue of climate change is certainly not a new one. The clock's activation, which counts down the critical amount of time left until the effects of climate change become irreversible, did exactly as intended and served as an unavoidable, physical reminder of the detrimental effects of a failure to combat global warming.
Confirmed But Not Unchallenged–Amy Coney Barrett
On the 18th of September 2020, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died and left America and the rest of the world in a state of grief and disbelief. America is separated in two contradictory groups. Some had the opinion that Bader Ginsburg, a liberal justice, should have already retired from her job and are looking forward to a more conservative judge. But for many, she was a symbol of hope, change and progress.
Special Report: The Last Presidential Debate Part 1
On Thursday, October 22nd of 2020, the last presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump occurred. Like many Americans, the change from a drawn-out shouting match was a welcome change.
The United States Is Being Vindicated For Leaving The UNHRC
When the United Nations formed the Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in 2006 the mission was clear. "To work for the protection of all human rights for all people; to help empower people to realize their rights; and to assist those responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented."
The United States is Exceptional - Unfortunately
“...the American Republic stands today as the greatest, most exceptional, and most virtuous nation in the history of the world,” President Trump proclaimed on July 4th, 2020.
The Baby Yoda Fighting Fires
Wildfires have been burning their way through the West Coast of the United States throughout the last few months. More than 30 people have been killed with thousands displaced from their homes. Lightning strikes in August sparked several fires. However, one little boy from Oregon decided to spread a little kindness that continues to touch the hearts of many.
Putin’s Poisonous Game
In movies, the villain poisons the hero to keep him/her from revealing the truth and fighting evil. What sounds like a scene from a James Bond movie became reality for Alexei Anatolievich Navalny on an inland flight on August 20th.
Finding Community in Gardening
For some refugees, those feelings have been mitigated by the community found in gardening. (Photo: Hannah Letinich)