Germany’s Failed Coup Highlights the Threat of Neo-Nazism
In December 2022, German police arrested 25 individuals for suspicion of involvement with a plot to overthrow the German government.
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Opinion
Fentanyl is an American Foreign Policy Issue
In 2022, fentanyl killed 70,000 people in America. The drug’s overdose death toll per week, the Drug Enforcement Agency reports, is the equivalent of an entire Seton Hall graduating class.
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The Taliban: A Suffocating Nightmare for Unmarried Women
Since May 2022, the Taliban has been slowly yet steadily suffocating women through heavy restrictions on various aspects of women’s lives, from education and employment to social interaction and leisure.
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Iranian Protests Escalate Despite Government Crackdown
As these protests continue to break out across Iran, the Iranian government is intent on restoring stability. Initially, Iranian security forces only used tear gas, riot police, and batons; however, they have since begun to use metal pellets, and even lethal force, reports TIME.
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India’s Abortion Ruling: A Mirage of Rights for Indian Women
Abortion was decriminalized in India under the Medical Termination Pregnancy Act (MTPA) in 1971. According to BBC News, since 1971, the act has been amended several times as authorities aimed to combat female feticide – a practice, prevalent in India, that has skewed the gender ratio in the country.
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As the Global Population Reaches 8 Billion, What Does That Mean for Food Security?
The dangers of a rapidly increasing world population amidst a consistent decline in the Earth’s natural environment cannot be understated as humanity progresses further into the 21st century.
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COP27 Was Doomed Before It Started
The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) ended on November 20 without much to show for the delegates’ efforts.
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The Question of Scottish Independence: The Next Brexit?
On October 9, First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said she wants to hold a referendum in October of next year for Scottish Independence. The United Kingdom government has not agreed, but the UK’s Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday on the legality of Scotland’s administration voting for independence without the government’s consent.
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Gun Violence and its Victims: The Story of Sabika Aziz
Gun control in the U.S has long been a heated political issue at the center of multiple controversies in the country. Guns have taken the lives of multiple innocent students in schools, and now the effects are reaching beyond Americans
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The Protests in Iran Mark a Turning Point for the Country
Reuters states that these protests represent the first major challenge to Iranian leaders in years. In fact, furious protestors are calling for the death of Iran’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, chanting “death to the dictator.”
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