The Depth of Racism in Sports
Rashford, Sancho and Saka received an incredible amount of racial abuse on social media.
The “Natural Form of the Head” is Not an Afro?
The ban of swimming caps for afro hair is being reconsidered after a strong backlash. Black swimmers, athletes and people around the world are extremely disappointed by this news.
The Stockwell Six: Crime, Corruption and Miscarriage of Justice
On July 6, 2021, the convictions for Courtney Harriot, Paul Green, and Cleveland Davidson were overturned. These were three members of the Stockwell Six…
The Danger of England’s Freedom Day
Dubbed ‘Freedom Day’, England moves one step closer to a post-covid life. But what does this really mean?
Climate Change: Lytton Burns As Heat Becomes Unbearable in Pakistan
Amid reporting on Canada’s highest recorded temperature, the town of Lytton in British Columbia has been ravaged by wildfires.
A Change for the Better – Historical Changes to Blood Donation for Gay and Bisexual Men in the UK
La Tonique politics contributor Emelia Elliott takes a look at Historical Changes to #Blood Donation for Gay and Bisexual Men in the United Kingdom.
Derek Chauvin is Sentenced to 22.5 Years in Prison. What's Next?
La Tonique politics contributor Emilia Cardenas takes a look at Derek Chauvin’s sentence for the murder of George Floyd and what it means for the social justice movement in the United States.
Hands, Face, Space? The Scandal Surrounding Matt Hancock
La Tonique politics contributor Emelia Elliott discusses the scandal including United Kingdom Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
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The Significance of the Distrust in the U.S's 2020 Elections Results
The extremely polarized 2020 presidential election in the U.S. was an event we all knew would be filled with controversy.
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What is the Texas Heartbeat Bill?
The limitation of a woman’s liberty within the United States seems contradictory when speaking of the land of the free.
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UK: Cuts to International Aid Increases the Suffering of Millions
In late 2020, the United Kingdom government announced they were going to temporarily cut the amount of money they spend on aid.
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Rainbow Capitalism: The Commodification of Pride
For corporations and institutions, the month of June means taking advantage of a disenfranchised group for capitalistic gain.
Iraq: Who Killed Me?
Demonstrations have once again surged in Iraq following the recent death of activists.
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A New Republican Party Is Coming, Unless Conservatives Disavow Trump
Nearly six months after losing his presidential run, Trump and his ideas still control the Republican party, and many of its representatives are afraid to fall out of line.
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California Needs Action for Worsening Wildfires
California will need to make fire preparedness a top priority consistently to prevent more disasters.
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Political Chaos As A Result Of Climate Change
Political issues that are already present are only going to be exacerbated at the hands of climate change.
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Why New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern Has Been Named The World’s Greatest Leader
Many have championed her humanizing politics, keeping mental health, wellbeing and New Zealand’s roots at the heart of her campaigns.
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Colombia: Protests Continue Amid Brutal Police Crackdowns
As a developing story, it is not clear whether the protests will fade out as a matter of individual safety or, the government will seek to resolve the nation's current issues.
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Cryptocurrency's Dirty Climate Impact
Though the long-term outlook for cryptocurrencies is uncertain, their mainstream popularity today necessitates a look at their ugly environmental implications.
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The Price of Eschewing Political Correctness
It is vitally important to encourage discussion about the shortcomings of political correctness, the movement and its expressions, after all, are not perfect.
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