3 minDonald Trump and Sexual AssaultTW: mentions sexual assault and rape. Written by Courtney, edited by Jasmine Rape culture is the systems and attitudes within society...
3 minThe US Judiciary Branch ExplainedArticle by Annalisa Edited by Jasmine and Audrey How does the judiciary branch work? For example, how are federal judges selected? How to...
4 minFemale Athletes and Their Portrayal in MediaArticle by Ashley Edited by Jasmine and Audrey “Wife of a Bears’ lineman wins a bronze medal today in Rio Olympics” (Chicago Tribute),...
2 minThe Yemen Humanitarian CrisisArticle by Angela Edited by Jasmine and Audrey Currently there’s a war going on in Yemen and their citizens are experiencing the worst of...
4 minLife in IncarcerationArticle by Maya Edited by Ronny and Audrey Incarceration is one of the most harrowing, dangerous, and difficult times in a prisoner's...
2 minDeclining Civic EngagementCivic engagement is the core of our society’s political and social infrastructure. However, youth civic engagement has recently declined.
3 minLGBTQ+ Mental HealthDue to a variety of factors such as the lack of societal acceptance, LGBTQ+ individuals disproportionately suffer from mental illnesses.
3 minTransatlantic Slave TradeThe transatlantic slave trade is a key factor in the rampant systemic racism present in modern-day US.
4 minHomelessness in SeattleDue to inadequate wages and affordable housing, thousands of individuals in Seattle are experiencing homelessness.
2 minWhat are Constitutional RightsConstitutional rights ensure justice and equality, so that no minority or group suffer from mistreatment in a democracy.
3 minFemicide in Turkey Femicide is defined by the World Health Organization as the “intentional murder of women because they are women".
3 minMental Health Care in the USDespite a large part of the population being affected by mental illness, the US mental health care has many flaws.
4 minThe Green New DealThe Green New Deal is an intricate plan to drastically reduce carbon emissions in the US and address socioeconomic inequality.
3 minShark Fin TradeThe common misconception of sharks as blood-thirsty killers drives the inconceivability of their status as human's prey.
3 minBehind the US CensusThe US census has a direct correlation to a state's representation in Congress and the funding it receives from the federal government.
3 minUyghur Concentration CampsCurrently, the Communist Party in China is mass incarcerating Uyghur Muslims in concentration camps located in Xinjiang province.
3 minMinority Mental HealthMinorities, whether they be ethnic, racial, or cultural, are overall more likely to experience a mental health condition.
3 minEnvironmental RacismDue to various environmental policies, racial minorities disproportionately suffer environmental harm. This is known as environmental racism
3 minWhat was Watergate? “Watergate” refers to the political scandal where President Nixon’s inner circle was revealed to be connected to an attempt to bug the DNC.
3 minPolice in SchoolsEver since the first school shooting, the role of police officers in schools has drastically changed.
4 minChild Trafficking in the U.S.The United States, serving as both a transportation hub and a main consumption point for child trafficking, plays a key role in the industry
3 minThe Tuskegee Syphilis StudyFor 40 years, hundreds of poor Black men were targeted in an unethical US government unethical medical study.
3 minWhat is ICE?Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is an agency in the US Department of Homeland Security.
3 minThe Blue Wall of SilenceA prime example of corruption in law enforcement, the blue wall of silence is a direct violation of everything the police stand for.
4 minThe Racial Wealth GapThe racial wealth gap is a result of decades of oppression towards Black communities.
3 minDACA and the DREAMersDACA allows thousands of undocumented immigrants to remain in the US under certain conditions. However, many view it as unconstitutional.
4 minTrump's Impeachment: SimplifiedTrump's impeachment was a historical event, as he was the third president to be impeached in US history.
4 minThe Contribution of Top Corporations to Climate Change Today, there are 20 companies that have contributed to about 35% of all energy-related CO2 emissions, worsening our global climate crisis.
4 minMenstrual StigmaAlthough menstrual stigma affects billions of people globally, it is barely discussed due to it being viewed as a "taboo" issue.
3 minWhat Is the Electoral College?You've heard of it, but what is it? Read to learn about how we *really* elect our president.
2 minRedliningAlthough redlining is illegal, its effects continue to impact millions of Black Americans today, as it resulted in the racial wealth gap.
2 minThe Stonewall RiotsA turning point for the LGBTQ+ community, the Stonewall Riots sparked a movement of LGBTQ+ political activism.
3 minModern SlaverySlavery still exists. It surrounds us, many of us benefit from it, but most people don’t see it.