Routine traffic stops are common practice throughout the United States, but these stops sometimes result in unexpected violence. Amidst the recent killing of Tyre Nichols, many question why these seemingly mundane stops turn deadly. Some consider the role that race plays in police encounters while others have suggested a need […]
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Protests in Peru after the President’s Impeachment
In early December the former president of Peru, Pedro Castillo, attempted an illegal self-coup but failed when his ministers and the military stopped backing him. While he was president, he tried to take power for himself, and this is why people have called it a ‘self-coup.’ This failed as he […]
Biden’s Immigration Shift
Amidst a crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, the Biden administration has announced a new plan for immigration policy, tightening restrictions while also creating more options for migrants. Migration rates at the U.S.-Mexico border have skyrocketed in the past few years with around 206,239 encounters by the U.S. border patrol at […]
Effects of the Military Coup in Myanmar
On February 1, 2021, Myanmar’s military junta seized control of the government in a military coup with General Min Aung Hlaing, the commander-in-chief of the army, in charge. Millions of people went to the streets all across the country in largely peaceful protests, wanting the previous multi-party election to go […]
Why are workers striking right now?
During the past few weeks, worker strikes have increasingly appeared in the headlines along with many questions over the state of the American job market and economy. From rail workers to journalists, workers are protesting for better pay, working conditions, and a stronger voice in company affairs. Although many strike […]