Prioritize Public Health Over the American Economy Amid COVID-19
“Will some people be affected? Yes. Will some people be affected badly? Yes. But we have to get our country open, and we have to …
Coronavirus Worsens Another Epidemic: The Opioid Crisis
Two Public Health Emergencies As the coronavirus pandemic continues across the United States, another public health crisis worsens. The opioid crisis has been exacerbated by …
The Negative Repercussions of Quarantine on Teens’ Mental Health
As COVID19 continues to infect thousands of people around the world, many states have initiated procedures of quarantine or social isolation to decelerate the spread …
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 …
SCOTUS Ruling For Protection Of LGBTQ+ Americans Is Only A Step
INTRODUCTION On Monday, June 16, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that discrimination in the workplace against individuals based on their sexual …
Removing Public Statues of Racist Figures: A Step in the Right Direction
The Fight over America’s Statues Around the US, and in other parts of the world, activists are demanding the removal of certain statues depicting historical …
KKKall It What It Is – A Terrorist Organization
In the past month, the murder of George Floyd and subsequent Black Lives Matter protests have forced many Americans to take a critical look at the …
Cannabis Criminalization Has Led to Further Racial Inequity
The past few weeks have brought on a resurgence of social justice activism. Mostly stemming from the Black Lives Matter movement, people have come together …
Reforming Racial Gaps In Education
Introduction In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, a black man killed by police officers leaving many around the globe outraged at the police brutality …