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.
Photo: Abdullah Dhiaa al-Deen | Reuters
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.
Photo: Etienne Laurent | EPA
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.
Photo: Gary Calton | The Observer
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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Mosaic Policing: What It Is and Why We Need It
It is important to say that mosaic policing will not solve systemic racism in our police system.
Photo: AP Photo | Matt York
Iran's Feminist Movement, and Why the West Doesn't Address It
Though it is hard to imagine today, many Iranians dressed like Westerners before the 1979 Islamic revolution.
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A Look Into Europe’s Far-Right Surge
Europe is experiencing a political shift.
Photo: Pedro Nunes | Reuters.
#HandsOffMyHijab: France’s New Law is at Risk of Discrimination
There is potential for the bill to become a slippery slope policy. With no safeguards surrounding its enforcement, it is open to be abused by authorities.
Photo: Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt | AFP
Mass Incarceration and Systemic Racism in the United States
La Tonique political contributor Parissa King takes a look at the problem of mass incarcerations and systematic racism in the United States.
(Photo: via Keith Haring, “RESIST!”, 1988)
Northern Ireland: Eruption of Violence as Britain Stays Silent
Northern Ireland has experienced weeks of riots and clashes, appealing for change while facing minimal reaction from Britain.
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Federal Funding Long Overdue for American Infrastructure
As American politics grows more partisan, legislative stagnation along party lines creates an impasse that blocks funding for infrastructure.
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Behind England’s Kill the Bill Protests
The proposed introduction of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill into English and Welsh law has created tension as well as clashes between the public and police.
Photo: Hannah McKay | Reuters
We Need to Talk About What is Happening in Tigray
Rape, Violence and Genocide.
Photo: Baz Ratner | Reuters
Plastic Waste a Corporate Problem Blamed on Consumers
La Tonique politics contributor Parissa King takes a look at the current issue with corporate waste.
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