Governor Ron Desantis Has Failed Florida with his Handling of COVID-19
“A politician who is willing to choose the economy over the well-being of the people they represent is unfortunately too common, but it can no longer be seen as acceptable.” La Tonique contributor Emilia Cardenas discusses the failings of Governor Ron Desantis.
Unfair Odds: Problem Gambling and Addiction Need to be Taken Seriously
Political writer Emelia Elliott discusses the disparities of gambling addiction within the United Kingdom.
Anti-Vaxxers: Powerlessness and the Power of Narratives (Op-Ed)
How much power do we really have? Political writer Henry McKeand talks anti-vaxxers and the power of narratives in this Op-Ed piece.
Singapore Welcomes Its First Baby Panda and the Hope of a New Era for Endangered Species
Political writer Emelia Elliott discusses some good news from Singapore on endangered species and the ongoing effort of conservation.
How the Harry Dunn Case Reveals Flaws in Diplomatic Immunity
Political writer Emelia Elliott speaks about the need for justice and diplomatic immunity reform in regards to the death of 19-year-old Harry Dunn.
US Withdrawal: As the Taliban Advance, the Threat for Women in Afghanistan Continues
Political writer Tina Ahang discusses the capturing of Afghanistan, the withdrawal of the United States military, and the consequences of this for women and girls.
A Guide to Femicide: The ‘Silent’ Epidemic
Political writer Tina Ahang explains what femicide is and the need for change.
End Elitist Britain: A Working-Class Woman’s Manifesto
Political writer Emelia Elliott discusses class disparities within the United Kingdom.
Politics in Sports
In this article, sports and political editors Colin Hamingson and Elaine Sanderson collide minds to evaluate athletes’ voices in the political realm and the political voices’ hesitancy.
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The State of Latin American Politics
Political writer Emilia Cardenas takes a look into the current political climate of Latin America.
Discrimination in the Armed Forces: Women in the UK Military Reveal a Culture of Disrespect and Sexual Misconduct
Political writer Emelia Elliott discusses the discrimination of women within the British military.
American Society’s Impression on Anxiety and Depression
Political writer Luke Erway discusses American culture and mental health.
The Ivory Act in the UK Could be Expanded to Cover More Vulnerable Species
Political writer Emelia Elliott discusses how the Ivory Act in the UK aims to protect endangered species.
Climate Action Should Start With The 1%
Political writer Tina Ahang discusses who is behind the rise of climate change.
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The “Natural Form of the Head” is Not an Afro?
The ban of swimming caps for afro hair is being reconsidered after a strong backlash. Black swimmers, athletes and people around the world are extremely disappointed by this news.
The Stockwell Six: Crime, Corruption and Miscarriage of Justice
On July 6, 2021, the convictions for Courtney Harriot, Paul Green, and Cleveland Davidson were overturned. These were three members of the Stockwell Six…
Climate Change: Lytton Burns As Heat Becomes Unbearable in Pakistan
Amid reporting on Canada’s highest recorded temperature, the town of Lytton in British Columbia has been ravaged by wildfires.
A Change for the Better – Historical Changes to Blood Donation for Gay and Bisexual Men in the UK
La Tonique politics contributor Emelia Elliott takes a look at Historical Changes to #Blood Donation for Gay and Bisexual Men in the United Kingdom.
Derek Chauvin is Sentenced to 22.5 Years in Prison. What's Next?
La Tonique politics contributor Emilia Cardenas takes a look at Derek Chauvin’s sentence for the murder of George Floyd and what it means for the social justice movement in the United States.
The Significance of the Distrust in the U.S's 2020 Elections Results
The extremely polarized 2020 presidential election in the U.S. was an event we all knew would be filled with controversy.
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