From 0 to 90 Real Quick: First African Bobsled Team Inspires
Three badass women are in the spotlight after qualifying for the Olympics in bobsledding. They hail from Nigeria, a place with average temperatures ranging from a sweltering 100° F to a moderate 54°...Continue reading
Poland Joins in the White Nationalist Game
Independence Day. A window of 24 hours designated for celebrating that one time those people helped whatever country break free from the big bad county that was throwing shade. For America, this invol...Continue reading
Caught Red-Handed: Catalonia’s President Surrenders in Belgium
Catalonia's President Carles Puigdemont and four associates turned themselves in to Belgian authorities on Sunday, November 5. They had fled to Belgium and were pursued under orders from Spain who had...Continue reading
From the Inside Looking Out: Quebec Bans Face Coverings
Within an existing sensitive religious-political climate, Quebec just made a move that could have negative consequences for its female Muslim population. Quebec is one of Canada’s 13 province...Continue reading
Clean Up on Isle 9: Why the Clean Power Plan is Getting Dumped
“The war on coal is over,” said EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on behalf of President Trump. What this means for the Clean Power Plan and the environment could have potentially disastrous conseque...Continue reading
Peace Out Girl Scout: Girls Now Included in Boy Scouts
Last week the Boy Scouts of America announced it will soon allow girls to join the organization as Cub Scouts and earn the rank of Eagle Scout, marking a significant policy shift in the organization...Continue reading
Puerto Rico. Trump. A Humanitarian Crisis.
Puerto Rico, a United States territory, was struck by Category 4 Hurricane Maria beginning on September 20. Since then, the country has been propelled into a humanitarian crisis. The small chain of i...Continue reading
What’s in Stock for Bump Stocks?
In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, gun control laws are in the spotlight. Again. After previous shootings, laws have not budged. This time around, things might be different. The National Rifle ...Continue reading
They Can and They Did: ICAN Wins the Nobel Peace Prize
ICAN, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, October 6. ICAN is an advocacy group that supports the first treaty to ban nuclear arms. Based in Gene...Continue reading
Long Open Road Ahead: Saudi Arabian Women Can Finally Drive
The ban on women driving in cars in Saudi Arabia has finally been lifted. In a country that is historically known for its oppressive attitude toward women, progress has been made. One small step for ...Continue reading