Earthquake deaths could have been prevented
TORONTO – The Turkish government has issued a Level 4 Alarm, which means an international call for help in addition to all nationwide efforts. Don’t pray for Türkiye. Don’t pray for Syria. Help the...
View ArticleMonarchy perpetuates inequality and poverty
LONDON – Today, many British citizens are celebrating the coronation of King Charles III, but I will not be participating. The coronation of the new monarch will be the first in almost 70 years since...
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King’s coronation is out of touch – it’s time to abolish the monarchy
Cheshire, England, UK – While the average age of retirement in the UK wavers between 60 and 70 years old, it seems only a member of the Royal Family could manage to begin their main job at the age of...
View Article‘Partygate’ shows UK leaders ignored covid rules
Chester, UK – Britain’s latest political controversy – nicknamed ‘Partygate’ – is about more than lawbreaking. It’s about privileged people in power not being held to account for their actions the...
View ArticleTikTok and consent: When innocent people become the content
Maghull, UK – It’s funny how a 30-second video clip can send you down a rabbit hole that ends in questioning the very idea of consent and autonomy in the digital age. Like so many people, my TikTok...
View ArticleTrump’s criminal charges set him apart from other U.S. presidents
Portland, Oregon, U.S.A – The legacy of a former U.S. president is usually viewed through rose-colored glasses. With former President Barack Obama heralded as a champion for affordable medical care,...
View ArticlePalestinian suffering is a global concern
LONDON – Living in the UK, a supposed ‘first world country,’ I am ashamed to have been ignorant towards the suffering of Palestinians under Israel’s colonization up until recently. This wake-up call...
View ArticleRose City Comic-Con caters to all fans
Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. – Rose City Comic-Con is an inclusive and family-friendly event I attended this fall. There tend to be few functions where you can feel comfortable as a disabled person, but...
View ArticleTaylor Swift online conspiracy theories drown out sane thinking
SEATTLE – After Sunday’s Super Bowl, conservatives are convinced that Taylor Swift “did something bad.” The last year has been filled with back-to-back successes for the pop artist. From the launch...
View ArticleThere are bigger problems than TikTok
Jericho, New York, U.S.A. – The U.S. House of Representatives recently voted to approve a ban on TikTok from being used in the United States. The proposal still needs approval from the U.S. Senate,...
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