Angola Officially Decriminalizes Homosexuality
On Jan. 23, 2019, Angola’s parliament already approved a new penal code that allowed the provisions criminalizing homosexuality to be deleted.
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Clashes Between Police and Demonstrators as Thailand's Pro-Democracy Protests Restart
In early 2020, protests began in Thailand. Initially starting as demonstrations against the government, they later demanded reform of the Thai monarchy.
French Leaders Believe American Politics a Danger to France
Emmanuel Macron believes America’s “woke” liberal ideals have the potential to devastate France politically, and he’s not alone
Navalny Back to Russia
On Jan. 17, 2021, Putin critic Alexei Navalny went back to Russia after spending five months in Germany, one of which at Berlin's Charité hospital.
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How QAnon Derails Efforts to Rescue Trafficking Victims
The conservative conspiracy group QAnon has enjoyed a meteoric rise to mainstream popularity over the past few years. Today, its massive group of online followers, once considered an extremist fringe, has representation in Congress.
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What Biden Means for the Middle East
From an international perspective, it is possible to assume that President Biden will be good for the Middle East in terms of reduced hostility and reconciliation.
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Women’s Rights Stripped as Poland’s Abortion Ban Takes Effect
In October, a controversial court ruling in Poland meant that abortion due to fetal defects was unconstitutional. Abortion is now only permissible in cases of incest, rape and if there is a threat to the woman’s life.
Examining Iran's Alleged Ties to Al Qaeda
In his speech at the National Press Club on Jan. 12, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asserted that Iran is the new base for the Islamic terrorist group Al Qaeda. His statement was met with criticism from experts, who were perplexed by the lack of factual basis for any of Pompeo’s allegations.
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Madrid Mural Celebrating Women Saved From Destruction
In 2018, a 60m mural was installed on the side of a sports center in Madrid by the Unlogic collective. The faces of many respected women are featured on the mural.
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Senate Republicans: Vote to Convict
For four long years, Donald Trump twisted and corrupted America’s very essence to serve himself.
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Election Turmoil Hits Uganda
Political violence, an internet blackout and allegations of voter suppression have taken place in Uganda. Marred by pre-election violence, opposition leader Robert Kyagulani’s - known by his stage name as Bobi Wine - campaign was obstructed by teargas, live bullets and arrests.
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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.