Higher Standards for Zoos

The murder, mayhem, and madness unmasked on the hit-show Tiger King have come to an end. As of August 18th, the zoo featured in this show has closed, following the suspension of its animal exhibition license. Nevertheless, Tiger King was an instant hit with over 34 million unique viewers watching the show within its first […]

Fixing The Global Food System With Food Hubs

Three billion people. As of 2017, there are more than three billion people in the world who cannot afford a healthy diet. A healthy diet consists of both nutrient sufficient and energy sufficient foods. Globally, most people can afford an energy sufficient diet but lack essential nutrients. Consequently, millions suffer from malnourishment. Under the current […]

The Inadequacy of Social Activism

If you were to walk down the street today, see ten people, and estimate how many of them use social media, what would you say?  In the US, the answer is seven. Simply stated, 70% of Americans used social media as of 2019. The extent of this use varies, but either way, the popularity of […]

The Ongoing Genocide of Muslims in Xinjiang

Introduction When someone thinks of genocide, they usually imagine a sudden mass murder. But, as decided at the United Nations Genocide Convention in 1948, genocide is also the physical or mental harm, prevention of births, and forced transfer of children in a certain group. The 152 member states of this convention are obligated to prevent […]

The Senate Needs to Pass “The Heroes Act” to Protect Essential Workers

Essential workers: the ones who provide health care and check out customers in grocery stores. The ones who serve as janitors, firefighters, and postal workers. The ones who, of recently, have been quarreled with, shot, and killed for urging civilians to follow safety regulations. In the US, the danger essential workers face from Covid-19 has […]

Hybrid Schools: The Best Option

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic intruded into every area of people’s lives and academics are no exception. Most students first heard the news of their school closure in March 2020. At first, it was only a few weeks but soon those weeks turned into months. Worldwide, 90% of students were impacted by school closures. Consequently, millions […]

Upholding Hong Kong’s Trading Privileges

Introduction The islands of Hong Kong, part of the People’s Republic of China, have maintained self-rule since 1997. Once a British Colony, the city has now become a special administrative region allowed to uphold a thriving capitalistic economy and separate government from China. Hong Kong upholds its own borders and legal systems, ensuring rights such […]

Using Reformative Justice to Heal

History of the American Criminal Justice System Today, the US is home to 5% of the world’s population and 25% of the world’s incarcerated population. This didn’t happen overnight but came as a consequence of the United States’ approach to crime. Preceding the American Revolution, there was no formal method of criminal justice in the […]