Bad Bunny may not be running for office, but the global pop star has been louder than most politicians about what Puerto Rico lacks: autonomy. He is extremely vocal with his advocacy, his fear of Puerto Rico beckoning “another Hawaii,” and the id...
They creep out of the shadows, changing their political colors to whatever is most popular as elections draw near. Once in power, the cycle repeats, as they modify priorities to prepare for a reelection. They can be loud in shameless denial of ...
Meet Nyankhkhnum and Khnumhotep, two men buried together in the same tomb during the 5th dynasty in Egypt. Despite both having wives and families, the painting shows them embracing and touching noses. In Egyptian art, this act represents a kiss. This...
As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office, reports say officials and politicians in London have been frantically pivoting to ready themselves for the incoming Biden administration. Creating a tight working relationship with President...
As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office, reports say officials and politicians in London have been frantically pivoting to ready themselves for the incoming Biden administration. Creating a tight working relationship with President...
Max Schrems, an Austrian lawyer and privacy activist, first filed a privacy complaint against Facebook in 2011. Nine years and two landmark decisions from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) later, Schrems won a decisive victory for Eur...
Max Schrems, an Austrian lawyer and privacy activist, first filed a privacy complaint against Facebook in 2011. Nine years and two landmark decisions from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) later, Schrems won a decisive victory for Eur...
Each time I visited Matam, one of Senegal’s rural regions, it was instantly recognizable. Year after year, very little to no changes were made to the villages or farms, and construction projects were rare. In Dakar, the capital, however, constructi...
Each time I visited Matam, one of Senegal’s rural regions, it was instantly recognizable. Year after year, very little to no changes were made to the villages or farms, and construction projects were rare. In Dakar, the capital, however, constructi...
Nine months after the novel coronavirus was announced in China, it has spread to nearly every inch of the globe. Even the most isolated communities are not protected from it, as the virus itself and its secondary socioeconomic effects ripple through ...
Nine months after the novel coronavirus was announced in China, it has spread to nearly every inch of the globe. Even the most isolated communities are not protected from it, as the virus itself and its secondary socioeconomic effects ripple through ...
Freedom House, a nonpartisan watchdog organization dedicated to the expansion of freedom and documenting the progress of democracy, recorded the 14th straight year of decline in global freedom. Individuals in 64 countries experienced deterioration in...
Freedom House, a nonpartisan watchdog organization dedicated to the expansion of freedom and documenting the progress of democracy, recorded the 14th straight year of decline in global freedom. Individuals in 64 countries experienced deterioration in...
In 2020, 300 families were forced to flee the rural town of Totumito, Colombia after the massacre of eight civilians, permanently abandoning their homes. They sought safety from the violence that has proliferated throughout the country since the 2016...
In 2020, 300 families were forced to flee the rural town of Totumito, Colombia after the massacre of eight civilians, permanently abandoning their homes. They sought safety from the violence that has proliferated throughout the country since the 2016...
2019 was a historically disastrous year for the British Labour Party. The December election produced its worst defeat since 1935, giving Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s conservatives a crushing majority of 80 seats. Perhaps even more shocking than t...
2019 was a historically disastrous year for the British Labour Party. The December election produced its worst defeat since 1935, giving Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s conservatives a crushing majority of 80 seats. Perhaps even more shocking than t...
For decades, Aotearoa (New Zealand) has been suffering from the wounds inflicted by our own “war on drugs” campaign. Laws need to promote health; however, our “war on drugs” has handcuffed us to our own outdated and ineffective protocols that...
For decades, Aotearoa (New Zealand) has been suffering from the wounds inflicted by our own “war on drugs” campaign. Laws need to promote health; however, our “war on drugs” has handcuffed us to our own outdated and ineffective protocols that...
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced to the UN’s General Assembly in September that his country would achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Xi’s promise marks a formidable step in climate policy and opens a crucial phase in energy power dynamics....
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced to the UN’s General Assembly in September that his country would achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Xi’s promise marks a formidable step in climate policy and opens a crucial phase in energy power dynamics....
Cryptocurrency – once thought of as a lucrative way to make quick cash has transformed into treacherous and illegal territory. Left unchecked, an unregulated market for cryptocurrencies will continue to be used by international criminals for money ...
Cryptocurrency – once thought of as a lucrative way to make quick cash has transformed into treacherous and illegal territory. Left unchecked, an unregulated market for cryptocurrencies will continue to be used by international criminals for money ...
Water scarcity currently affects billions of people worldwide. In the coming years, it is expected to become increasingly severe due to global climate change. In order to mitigate the devastating consequences of water scarcity, national governments w...
Water scarcity currently affects billions of people worldwide. In the coming years, it is expected to become increasingly severe due to global climate change. In order to mitigate the devastating consequences of water scarcity, national governments w...
The English Premier League (EPL) is a colossal industry and a pillar of English society. In the 2017/2018 season, England’s top soccer league amassed £4.8 billion in revenue, 72% more than its nearest competitor, the German Bundesliga. It generate...
The English Premier League (EPL) is a colossal industry and a pillar of English society. In the 2017/2018 season, England’s top soccer league amassed £4.8 billion in revenue, 72% more than its nearest competitor, the German Bundesliga. It generate...