So far, Colorado and Maine have taken Donald Trump off the ballot as a candidate for the primary election. The main motive behind removing Trump off the ballot was to getting rid of “anti-democratic insurrectionists.” Due to the January 6, 2021 attack on US Capitol, Trump’s connections to it, and the many federal charges heContinue reading “Trump Off The Ballot”
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The Case of Elijah McClain
The arrest and subsequent death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain in August of 2019 have sparked significant controversy, with many asserting that the incident was racially motivated. Elijah was approached by police officers while walking home, reportedly due to a call about a suspicious person. The encounter escalated, leading to the use of force and theContinue reading “The Case of Elijah McClain”
UPenn, Harvard, MIT Controversies
With rising tensions between Jewish-Americans and Muslim-Americans due to the Israel-Palestine conflicts, many organizations have become tied into these tensions. Some of these organizations include the renowned and prestigious colleges such as University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. When presidents of these schools were asked if calls for the genocide ofContinue reading “UPenn, Harvard, MIT Controversies”
George Santos Controversy
George Santos, an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for New York’s 3rd congressional district for 11 months, is a controversial figure when it comes to United States current events, with him being expelled from the House on December 1, 2023 in a 311 to 114 vote to remove him, above the two-thirds House supermajorityContinue reading “George Santos Controversy”
COP 28
The annual Conference of the Parties (COP) is a pivotal international event where country leaders convene to address global climate change challenges. During COP, participating nations negotiate and collaborate on strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to the impacts of climate change, and advance sustainable practices. The meetings aim to strengthen international cooperation, fosterContinue reading “COP 28”
Suspended for Having Locs
When we as a society think about social justice issues, we tend to focus on the extreme situations. These may include racial shootings or lack of rights to certain groups. But social justice issues isn’t just that, it can be much smaller too. For example, a social justice issue could be a student being suspendedContinue reading “Suspended for Having Locs”
Collapsed Tunnel in India
Recently, in New Delhi, India, a group of 41 construction workers were working on a project near the Himalayan Mountains and suddenly a tunnel collapsed on them all. These 41 workers were then trapped under this tunnel for over a week in rough conditions with an enormous amount of debris required to be broken throughContinue reading “Collapsed Tunnel in India”
West Antarctica Rapid Melting
A new study shows that there are potentially disastrous consequences for sea level rise due to the rapid melting in West Antarctica. Even if the world meets ambitious targets to limit global heating, West Antarctica will continue to experience substantial ocean warming and ice shelf melting Ice shelves are tongues of ice that jut outContinue reading “West Antarctica Rapid Melting”
Churches Leaving United Methodist: Split Over LGBTQ+
The United Methodist Church (Protestant denomination of Christianity) consisted of over 30 thousand congregations (churches) in the United States at its highest point. This is one of the biggest church groups in the United States , but its membership has been rapidly declining. In 2019, the United Methodist Church strengthened its bans on gay clergyContinue reading “Churches Leaving United Methodist: Split Over LGBTQ+”
Issues With Thanksgiving Parade
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, an annual tradition since 1924 held in New York, celebrates the holiday season in the United States. Featuring giant character balloons, marching bands, and performances, it marks the official start of the festive season and the holiday shopping period. The parade brings millions of spectators to the streets of Manhattan andContinue reading “Issues With Thanksgiving Parade”
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