What Overturning Roe v. Wade Could Mean For Women
If a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court is any indication, Roe v. Wade will soon be overturned. The draft, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, indicates that five of the nine justices favor overturning the decision that has stood for nearly fifty years. The landmark case in 1973 protected a woman’s right to have […]
Will Twitter’s Takeover Reshape Freedom of Speech?
When Elon Musk announced he was purchasing Twitter, he made it clear that his focus was on freedom of speech. In a brief note to the board of directors, he asserted that Twitter could only become a vehicle for free speech if it was privatized. “I believe in its potential to be the platform for […]
France Macron Defeat Pro-Putin Far-Right Le Pen
The French presidential election is over, incumbent Macron again claiming victory against far-right interloper Marine Le Pen, albeit with much closer results than their first encounter. Macron and Le Pen ran against each other for the first time 5 years ago, with Macron decisively routing Le Pen for control of the country at that time. […]
European Elections May Have Broader Consequences
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has intensified the outcome of several European elections this year. In the next several months, support for Ukraine, the European Union, and NATO may shift with new leaders on the ballots. Hungary and Serbia have already elected candidates who openly support Russian President Vladimir Putin. In early April, Hungarian Prime Minister […]
Weekend Reviews! Russian Warship Sunk as War With Ukraine Rages on
The flagship of the Russian Black Sea fleet was sunk this week as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to cause disruption and panic in the largest land war in Europe since World War II. In a symbolic and material defeat for the Russian offense, Ukrainian freedom fighters peppered the Moskva warship with an offense of missiles […]
J6 Select Committee Suggests Trump and Allies May Have Broken Multiple Laws
The January 6th select committee continues to comb through the hundreds of possibly culpable individuals and organizations as a number of possible criminal charges are to be levied towards former President Donald Trump and several of his key allies. The committee has insinuated that it has collected sufficient evidence to indict Trump on charges of […]
In Prague, an Outpouring of Volunteers Rises to Help Those Affected By War
As the war continues in Ukraine, waves of refugees keep coming to nearby countries. In Prague, the first Ukrainian refugees began to arrive at the beginning of March, and people are scrambling to house, feed, and find jobs for the displaced people. As the refugees pour in, the citizens of Prague are here to help. […]
Putin’s Possible Motive in Overtaking Ukraine
Since Russia’s most recent invasion of Ukraine on February 24, an estimated 549 civilians have died and nearly a thousand are reported to be wounded. However, most contend the actual number is likely higher. Two-and-a-half million people have fled Ukraine since the invasion, the fastest refugee crisis since World War II. Russian President Vladimir Putin has silenced […]
Nuclear Threats, Hope For Diplomacy As Ukraine Crisis Continues
The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues as the world scrambles to respond to the most significant military action in Europe since WWII. Fierce fighting has been reported across many Ukrainian major cities, including its capital Kyiv. The invasion was initiated last Thursday in a move described by Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “special military […]
Community Action: The Only Antidote To The Woes of Capitalism
The future appears bleaker than ever. It’s hard to feel optimistic when every year, the effects of climate change become more and more apparent. It’s the eighth hottest year on record. The pandemic is still ongoing. We all instinctively know that these problems are directly linked to capitalism. But how do you fight something that’s […]