Deaths of Adam Toledo & Daunte Wright Trigger Protests
To many, Floyd’s case had become a symbol for broader systemic issues within our police force. But just as the trial had started, the March 29 fatal shooting of Adam Toledo, a 13-year-old Latino boy, took place in Chicago.
The Fairness in Women’s Sports Act (Florida)
On April 14th, the Florida House of Representatives passed The Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, a bill that would ban female transgender athletes from competing on womens sports teams.
2021 College Admissions: Diversity Amidst COVID-19 Setbacks
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced colleges to re-evaluate the way they choose which students they admit. This has produced a more diverse incoming class than any before it, especially at elite universities.
Biden’s Afghanistan Pullout
In April of this year, President Joe Biden announced that the US will have pulled American troops out of Afghanistan completely by September 11th of 2021.
GA Voter Law v. Corporations
The new policies have significant geographical and voter demographic implications, as some new changes seem specifically tailored to expand access in smaller, rural counties, while ballot access has been further limited in more densely populated areas.
The Power of Art in Activism
Encompassing both of the words "affect" and "effect," a new term has been coined capturing the emotional and political essence of artistic activism: æffect.
A Common Foe?
How pots and pans became tools of protests: details on the impact of the recent military coup in Myanmar
Vaccine Rollout Slower than Expected
This relief brought by the COVID-19 vaccine is unfortunately undercut by recent developments in the vaccine rollout scheme, where vaccine distribution is woefully behind schedule, largely due to the fact that the supply for the vaccine has not yet met the demand.
Making Amends: Efforts to Fix the Racial Injustices of America by MacKenzie Scott
Mackenzie Scott has tapped into her vast assets for a more philanthropic mission, inspired by the Black Lives Matter Movement that started to build momentum this summer.