Week in Review: Troops sent to the border as Trump ends “Catch and Release”
As promised President Donald Trump has changed U.S immigration policy by ending Catch and Release, a program that enabled detention officials to release illegal immigrants pending their court hearing. This policy is just one of many of Trump’s proposed plans for reforming the country’s immigration system and, cutting down on illegal immigration specifically, illegal […]
Week In Review: Israeli army uses deadly force in Land Day protest
17 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces on Friday, prompting a national day of mourning. The deceased were killed during a major demonstration for the 42nd anniversary of Land Day, an annual commemoration of the Israeli government’s announcement to expropriate contested land and of the subsequent killings of six-unarmed Palestinian demonstrators by Israeli forces. According […]
This Week In Review: Thousands participate in March for Our Lives
Yesterday, an estimated 200,000 people participated in the much anticipated March for Our Lives, with many more marches taking place across the U.S and the globe. Social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook were flooded with thousands of images, videos, and live streams as the unknown but gargantuan number of participants shared their experience. […]
A close-look into the anarchist epicenter of Greece
Nestled in the boroughs of Greece’s capital city, between mount Lycabettus and the landmark archeological museum, Exarchia stands out. This curious neighborhood attracts many visitors who often, themselves, stand out as they are easy to spot due to their bewildered expressions while they survey the outlandish street art. Art which dwellers have grown used to […]
Students Across The Nation Walkout In Protest For Gun Control
In an act of solidarity with the victims of the last mass school shooting, thousands of students across the United States staged walkouts. Exactly one month after 17 people were killed inside Marjory Stoneman High School in Parkland, Florida. These acts of protest lasted 17 minutes, one minute for each victim, and took place at […]
Week In Review: The United Kingdom responds to Russian spy attack
On March 4th, Sergei Skripal And his daughter Yulia were found slumped over on a bench by their home in Salisbury, South-Western England. Though both are alive, they still remain unconscious and are in critical condition. This incident was a result of a nerve agent attack. According to the British police, it is suspected that […]
Week In Review: Man shoots himself outside of the White House
Late Saturday morning, a man shot himself outside of the White House. This news first broke when, NBC White House correspondent Geoff Bennett, wrote on Twitter: “BREAKING: We’re sheltering in place at the White House briefing room. A report of “shots fired” near North Lawn, per a U.S. Secret Service agent. Trying to learn more,” […]
Week In Review: Mueller’s Investigation gains a new advantage
On Friday, former Trump Presidential Campaign adviser, Rick Gates, changed his plea to guilty, for financial fraud and lying to investigators. The aftermath of which was an agreement to cooperate with Robert Mueller and his team in the investigations regarding Russia’s involvement in the 2016 elections. Rick Gates served as President Trump’s deputy campaign chairman […]
Week In Review: The Aftermath Of The Parkland School Shooting
Mid-afternoon Wednesday, the 14th, Nikolas Cruz walked into Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fl, turned on a hallways fire alarm and proceeded to go on a shooting rampage. Killing 17 people and injuring 15 others. This incident is now one of the world’s deadliest school massacres. The suspect managed to escape the scene […]
This Week In Review: Another White House Official Resigns
Now former White House Staff Secretary, Rob Porter, resigned from his position this week as a result of both his ex-wives coming forward to share their stories of abuse. This whirlwind story got its start when Porter’s first wife, Colbie Holderness, spoke to the Daily Mail early in the week. Detailing her 5-years of abuse […]