The Debate Over a Presidential Self-Pardon
At the tail end of Trump’s presidency, it was widely speculated that he might try and issue himself a presidential pardon. Perhaps in part because the Justice Department deems prosecution of a sitting president to be unconstitutional, Trump was known to consider himself immune to all punishment by virtue of his position.
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Stop Dealing Death In Yemen
Democrats in the House of Representatives on Friday introduced resolutions to oppose the sale of precision-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia. The deal which was being forced through at the end of Trump's administration is worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The missiles which are provided by Boeing showcase the perverse nature of business incentives with a product that will likely be used on innocent civilians in Riyadh's brutal war in Yemen.
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11 Miners Rescued from Gold Mine Explosion
On Jan. 10 2021 a goldmine in Qixia, an area under the jurisdiction of the city of Yantai in Shandong province, China had an explosion that left 22 miners trapped 600 meters (1968.5 feet) underground.
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Brazil: The Legacy of Marielle Franco
On Mar. 14, 2018, four shots killed Brazilian councilor, Marielle Franco. Two years later, tens of thousands continue to keep her legacy and memory alive, aiding in human rights activism and strengthening political representation in Brazil.
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Niger: the Crossroads of the Major Migration Routes
The phenomenon of migration from sub-Saharan Africa to territories considered to be safer or economically and politically stable appears to be quite complex to explain. However, to name a few causes, it would seem that poverty, violence, authoritarian regimes, internal conflicts and climate change are the major push factors that bring people to migrate.
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Biden Must Take Advantage of Senate Majority
The election of Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in the Georgia Senate run-off means that Democrats control the Senate, albeit narrowly, as the Biden administration transitions into office. Their victory opens the door for the advancement of the Democratic agenda, something that would not be possible as long as Republicans had control.
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Build Back Together
Our ideals and democracy have survived a terrible assault. Domestic terrorists attempted a violent coup, Congress was evacuated during the peaceful transition of power and blood was spilled in our nation’s capital, a symbol of democracy and freedom. The Trump rioters embodied the dangers of misinformation, fascism and our current political climate. While this is the darkest day since Sept. 11 that I can remember, maybe, just maybe, we will realize that the way back into the light is together.
Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and 8 Others Face Charges Related to Flint Water Crisis
Lately, the question of what defines the pursuit of justice apart from partisan political games weighs heavily on the minds of concerned citizens across a starkly divided America. In Michigan, that question hits a little closer to home, especially for those directly impacted by the Flint Water Crisis.
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Bike from Washington, D.C., to Washington State
In a maelstrom of grave news over the last several months — or years, depending — great news has sprung up for nature lovers, adventurers, bikers, hikers and all who are looking for the next big challenge.
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India: No Farmers, No Food
In recent months, thousands of farmers have been protesting against new laws in India. Farmers have claimed the new legislation was drafted without their consultation and at their expense.
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Breakup of Tech Giants Crucial to Future of American Politics
On Jan. 6, a group of extremist right-wing insurgents made headlines after they managed to push past barriers and break into the Capitol in Washington, D.C. The event was a culmination of political tensions surrounding last November’s election, but right-wing constituents were fed dangerous and inflammatory narratives long before Joe Biden’s election.
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The Traitor in Chief
On Wednesday, Jan. 6, supporters of the outgoing President Donald Trump participated in an insurrection and sieged the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
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'Politics Over Lives' in Bottleneck Bosnia
In Bosnia, thousands of migrants and refugees find themselves battling sub-zero temperatures, internal power struggles and squalid conditions. A humanitarian crisis has arrived on the nation’s doorstep as allegations of border abuse reign from neighbouring Croatia.
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Beijing Tightens Grip on Hong Kong Dissidents
Prison sentences for 10 Hong Kong activists were handed down in a mainland Chinese court last week. Even with the condemnations of governments and human rights organizations, there’s no guarantee Beijing will change course. Instead, they plan on tightening their grip.
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A Brief Guide to the Brexit Deal
Britain officially left the European Union on Jan. 31, 2020. However, the country was to keep with EU laws and standards until a trade deal was agreed upon. Little changed in the 11 month transition period.
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Sanctions on Iran an Unethical and Ineffective Foreign Policy Strategy
As Iran’s population is forced into poverty, the U.S. must face the reality that causing suffering for millions of innocent civilians is an unethical approach to demanding change from a theocracy over which they have no control.
Argentina: History Has Been Made
All feminists, human rights activists, grass-root movements and supporters of legalizing abortion will remember Dec. 30, 2020. This is not only an achievement for Argentina, but it also represents a milestone on the road to women’s rights recognition in Latin America and, hopefully, abroad.
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Human Rights Violations in China, again
After the 9/11 attacks, which were acts of the Islamic extremist group Al-Qaeda, general mistrust and dislike for Muslims rose in the whole world. The fear of being the next target of an Islamist terrorist attack prompted many governments to introduce new regulations and precautions in dealing with terrorism.
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US: Has the death penalty faced a death of its own?
Public opinion, international outrage and lobbying from human rights groups, as well as the pledge from President-elect Joe Biden, shows death penalty support is dying out within the United States. Marc Hyden, National Advocacy Coordinator at Conservatives Concerned about the Death Penalty said, “As more and more Americans are confronted with the death penalty’s failures – risk to innocent life, high financial cost, failure to protect society, and harm on murder victims’ families – its days are numbered.”
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