Mexicans Can Protest Their Government Without U.S. Involvement
On February 26, tens of thousands of Mexicans came out in Mexico City to protest the controversial electoral overhaul law passed by Amlo’s party, reports the Associated Press.
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Opinion
Türkiye’s Response to Natural Disaster Will Determine the Nation’s Political Future
Though no country can be expected to solve such economic and environmental crises without shortcomings, strict building regulations paper did not protect those still under the rubble, and neither did taxpayer money supposedly dedicated to such infrastructure projects.
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Is Western Criticism of Qatar a Reflection of Colonialist Thought?
Some critiques of Qatar appear colonialist and hypocritical, but that does not change the fundamental truth about Qatar: it is a dystopian petrostate built on slave labor where migrant workers, women, non-muslims, and queer people are treated as less than human.
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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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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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