HANDS OFF HAITI: THE PEOPLE’S ONGOING STRUGGLE AGAINST FOREIGN IMPERIALIST INTERVENTION

In the last few months there has been an escalation in the severity of the political situation in Haiti. In the wake of the assassination of president Jovenel Moïse last year by US trained Colombian mercenaries, the nation has become wrecked with crisis and political strife. Ariel Henry has taken over as the unelected prime minister, taking the place of Interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph, … Continue reading HANDS OFF HAITI: THE PEOPLE’S ONGOING STRUGGLE AGAINST FOREIGN IMPERIALIST INTERVENTION

Climate Policy & Congressional Stalemate

The Earth is perishing before our eyes. The temperature of the Earth has risen exponentially, human activities continue to pollute the air, and the most severe impacts of these changes have been felt by the world’s animals and forests. What steps are those in government who represent us taking to address this issue? They continue to pass the buck when it comes to deciding how … Continue reading Climate Policy & Congressional Stalemate

Why the U.S. Should Continue Investing in a Ukrainian Victory

When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine in February of this year, the international community was swift to condemn his premeditated war of aggression. Nine months later, however, much of the initial support for Ukraine has waned. Despite making significant inroads militarily, a Ukrainian victory is still far from guaranteed. Many observers attribute Ukraine’s success to the historic levels of military aid … Continue reading Why the U.S. Should Continue Investing in a Ukrainian Victory

In the Wake of Kentucky’s Tornadoes, It’s Time to Take Climate Change Action

Photo: Malcolm Lightbody I was the first in the house to be woken up in the middle of the night by a tornado siren. It was the night after my grandmother’s funeral in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and I had the unfortunate task of sleeping on the couch in the living room as all the beds in the house were full of family members. My grandfather, … Continue reading In the Wake of Kentucky’s Tornadoes, It’s Time to Take Climate Change Action

The True Cost of a World Cup

Twenty-two players on the field, eleven on each side. The game plays for ninety minutes. Those ninety minutes will fly by. You blink, you might miss out on magic happening on the field. Every thunderous kick of the ball is packed with passion. Every step over, every flick of the ball is backed with a touch of glimmering bliss. Every goal scored reflects the result … Continue reading The True Cost of a World Cup

#JeSuisCharlie: The Legacy of the Twitter Movement, 5 Years Later

On the morning of January 7, 2015, the editorial meeting of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo was well underway in Paris when two masked gunmen armed with AK-47s forced their way into the publication’s offices and opened fire, leaving twelve dead. This would signify the beginning of a three-day siege of terrorist attacks on the French capital, one of the worst security crises in the nation’s … Continue reading #JeSuisCharlie: The Legacy of the Twitter Movement, 5 Years Later

Free Palestine

Brutal depictions of violence in Palestine have shocked the entire world. Videos of Palestinians being arrested, beaten, expelled from their homes at gunpoint, tear gassed out of a mosque during Ramadan, and bombed have gone viral on the internet. For many, this is the first time the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is front and present in their minds’ eye. More than ever, international support for Palestinians and … Continue reading Free Palestine