Then and Now: The Marginalization of Indigenous Peoples
For centuries, indigenous people have been wrongfully displaced and decimated by European encroachment, disease, and forced assimilation. The atrocities of colonization and genocide have uprooted indigenous civilizations, leaving lasting impressions on today’s native peoples.
An Election of Firsts
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s projected victory over incumbent President Donald Trump brought with it a wave of historic firsts.
Inequities in the SATs
The current situation with the global pandemic raises many concerns regarding how inequity, privilege, and other factors affect standardized testing and college admission in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Supreme Court’s Feminist Icon
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an esteemed member of the United States Supreme Court, whose life facilitated advances in women’s rights across the nation.
A Dam Failure
This lack of understanding and accountability may prove fatal as China once again embarks on a dam building spree, ignoring 40,000 existing dams at risk of breach. It’s no longer a question of if—it’s a question of when.
Campaigning through TikTok
Upbeat dances and fashion inspiration videos take the world of TikTok by storm in waves of popularity, but the latest longtime trend is none other than the presidential election.
Jacinda Ardern Wins Reelection in Landslide
Dubbed the “anti-Trump” by Vogue, Jacinda Ardern was reelected on October 17 for a second term as New Zealand’s prime minister in a landslide victory.
San Francisco Police Reform
Amidst nationwide outrage driven by police brutality against Black Americans, San Francisco leaders are working to drastically reform policing and address systemic racial inequities.
Election Security: Iranian and Russian Interference
With most major media organizations projecting that Joe Biden will become the 46th president of the United States, many have speculated about foreign interference in the 2020 presidential election.
Kamala Harris: The First Woman of Color on a Presidential Ticket
As a political pioneer in the realms of both gender and race, Kamala Harris’ nomination strikes a meaningful chord among minorities everywhere.