Trump Chooses Amy Coney Barrett For SCOTUS
The Selection After Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a Supreme Court Justice notable for her feminist beliefs, passed away, Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to replace her. She currently serves as an appeals court judge in Chicago and was appointed to this position by President Trump in 2017. She is noted to be “as reliable a vote […]
Trump’s Ban On “Anti-American” Diversity Training
The Memorandum On September 4, 2020, a memorandum was issued from the Executive Office of the President, passing a ban on diversity training in the Federal government. This notice uses language to suggest that diversity training and similar practices serve the purpose of divisiveness and act as “anti-American propaganda.” The memorandum states that any training […]
Affirmative Action: Equity or Inequality?
Affirmative Action Since its introduction in the mid-1900s, the concept of affirmative action has continuously sparked controversy. Defined by Stanford as “positive steps taken to increase the representation of women and minorities in areas from which they have been historically excluded,” affirmative action remains a widely debated topic amongst younger and older generations alike. Opposition […]
New Changes To Title IX Protect Those Accused Of Sexual Harassment
Title IX Title IX states, “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Essentially, it prevents sexual discrimination at any educational institution receiving Federal financial assistance— […]
Third Mass Bleaching Event For The Great Barrier Reef Since 2015
Introduction The Great Barrier Reef has undergone its most widespread bleaching event in history. This is the third mass bleaching event to occur in the past five years, indicating the immensely destructive effects of climate change. Despite climate change deniers’ minimization of the event’s severity, the bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef is a serious issue […]
Polluters Allowed To Break Environmental Regulations Due To COVID-19
The Enforcement Discretion Policy The coronavirus pandemic took the world by surprise and has managed to change the functions of day to day life for millions of people. While everyone was focused on the virus, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a new policy: companies are no longer required to abide by environmental laws […]