Powerful Speeches From Two World Leaders as Anniversary of War in Ukraine Dawns
Biden Delivers Address in Warsaw, Poland On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, President Joe Biden delivered an address to a crowd of thousands in Warsaw, Poland. This speech comes after his visit to the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv the day prior as he visits with Ukrainian officials and their allies to mark the one-year anniversary […]
The Environmental Disaster of the Ohio Train Derailment
On February 3, 2023, a train carrying hazardous and combustible materials derailed near East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment ignited a fire and filled the skies of nearby small towns with a thick, black smoke – affecting miles of residents and wildlife in all directions. Days later – in an alleged attempt to diminish further damage […]
The Life and Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96 after more than seven decades in power. She will be remembered as the longest-ruling monarch in British history and as one of the most influential women in modern history. The announcement of the Queen’s passing came after recent concerns of the Queen’s failing […]
FBI Raids Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort
The FBI searched former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in southern Florida in search of confidential documents taken by Trump from the White House after the conclusion of his term in office. “These are dark times for our Nation, as my beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is currently under siege, raided, and occupied […]
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 […]
Rihanna’s Native Barbados Becomes A Republic
Barbados became a Republic on its 55th anniversary of independence after nearly 400 years of British ruling. The country cut ties with the British monarchy, removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state in a celebration that went from the late hours of Monday night into the early peaks of Tuesday. Barbados inaugurated its first-ever […]
Big Promises, Few Mechanisms to Follow Through At COP26
As global leaders descend on Glasgow, Scotland, for COP26, many promises have been offered to stymie the worst effects of climate change. More than 100 world leaders promised to end deforestation by 2030 and 90 countries are set to sign a pledge to cut methane emissions. However, due to the track record of similar pledges, there is much […]
Colin Powell, Trailblazing General Dies of COVID-19 Despite Vaccine
Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state and the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff died on Monday morning at 84 from COVID-19 complications. A statement posted on Powell’s Facebook page by his family said that he suffered from complications of COVID-19, despite being “fully vaccinated.” Powell was receiving treatment at Walter Reed National […]
Gabby Petito’s Death and Media Coverage Disparity of Minorities
National interest has captivated millions of Americans as the mysterious disappearance of Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito continues to unfold. Gabby, 22, disappeared while on a cross-country road trip with her fiancé Brian Laundrie, 23, who returned to his home in Florida on Sept. 1 without her. Her family reported her missing on Sept. 11 after losing contact with […]
Weekend Review: Louisiana Braces for Battering from Ida
Hurricane Ida is coming ashore with winds reaching near Category 5 strength. Weather forecasts anticipate the storm to make landfall at Grand Isle, Louisiana. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned of an “extremely life-threatening storm surge” from the Gulf of Mexico to Mississippi. Destructive winds will likely knock down trees and power lines. Furthermore, levees […]