Abortion Decriminalized in Mexico
On September 6, 2021, 11 justices met in Coahuila, Mexico to discuss the law that punished people who have undergone an abortion procedure, even in the event of rape, with…
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Why Haitians Are Seeking Asylum
Over the past week, some 14,000 migrants camped under a bridge in Del Rio, Texas. In their long trek to America, many have been in Mexico, Central America, and as…
Analyzing the Paralympic Games: The History, The Issues, The Change
Just a few weeks ago, the Paralympic Games came to an end after a year-long hiatus. Held from August 24, 2021 to September 5, 2021, the Games broke numerous records,…
Hurricane Ida’s Impact
From August 26 through September 4, 2021, Hurricane Ida struck Louisiana from the Gulf of Mexico. To provide some scope on its power, its strength was comparable to Hurricane Katrina,…
Japan’s Plan to Release Radioactive Water From Fukushima Daiichi
On Tuesday, April 13th, the Japanese government announced that in two years, they plan to release 1 million metric tons of treated nuclear wastewater that has been held since the…
Daunte Wright Killed by Police in Minnesota Nearly a Year After George Floyd
On April 11th, Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter. The shooting—which took place about 10 miles from where Derek…