Indigenous Women and the Importance of Intersectionality
Posted OnJanuary 10, 2015 byIndigenous Woman with Llamas and Lambs Photo Credit: Nathan Gibbs This blog series began by emphasizing that the world is not divided into men and women – gender is a broad spectrum, and not all women experience womanhood in the same way. In addition to gender, factors like race, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic…Read More…
Introduction to BRICS
Posted OnAugust 31, 2014 byBy Alex Tuai. In the world of international relations, economics, and finance, one of the most common acronyms used is BRICS. Originally born as BRIC by former Goldman Sachs economics Jim O’Neill in 2001, it stood for the four fastest emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, and China. Then in 2010, South Africa gained entry into…Read More…
Women and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Posted OnJuly 24, 2014 byBy Lauren Shin Last week, the 47 rocket-fire launched by the Hamas destroyed all hopes for peace that have been built after Egypt had almost successfully mediated a ceasefire. Chance for any possible agreements was again destroyed after the Israeli government resumed their military attacks to respond to the Hamas attacks. Recent events have further…Read More…
The Politics Behind the Recognition of the First Genocide of the 20th Century
Posted OnJuly 3, 2014 byBy Ani Hakobyan. If you mention the first genocide of the 20th century, you will leave most people scratching their heads. It seems, unfortunately, that Hitler’s comment, “Who, after all, speaks today of the annihilation of the Armenians,” seems true. Thankfully, there are many people who do remember. For the past 99 years, Armenians all around the world have…Read More…
Deserted: How American Food Deserts Entrap the Poor in a Cycle of Unhealthy Eating
Posted OnOctober 21, 2013 byBy Jesse DeLauder Over 13 million Americans live in deserts — food deserts, that is. Food deserts occur in communities with limited access to affordable fresh and healthy food options. With the passing of World Food Day on October 16th, I think it’s worth discussing what exactly causes these deserted areas, which are unique to…Read More…
The Limits of Democracy
Posted OnJune 8, 2013 byBy Tara S Riggs Revolutions are a reaction to failed government policy and general disillusionment with one’s government. If enough people share the sentiment, revolutionary sparks are ignited and as grass roots movements gain strength, collective groups attempt to overthrow the government. The United States has played a relatively large role in the Arab Spring…Read More…
Socio-Economic Classes Around the World
Posted OnDecember 22, 2012 byAll throughout history there have always been economic classes. It is an essential part of a functioning market and has never successfully been challenged. Yet in recent modern times, it has been challenged more strongly to various degrees. What kind of economic society is realistically most efficient and how is globalization changing this? Generally there…Read More…
Why Black Friday is Bad for Your Health
Posted OnNovember 29, 2012 byThe Thanksgiving feast has been cleared away and family members have retired for the night. For some though, the night has only begun. Black Friday for many people in the United States is a time of anticipation, excitement, and little sleep. The promise of early bird specials on a bevy of products from TVs to…Read More…
Understanding the Rights of the Marginalized: Haiti’s LGBT Community
Posted OnFebruary 13, 2012 byBy Carly James In the wake of the second anniversary of Haiti’s 2010 earthquake, much of the world is directing its attention to the social, economic, and political progress that Haiti has made. Since that historic moment in Haiti’s troubled history, considerable strides have been made in terms of rubble removal, medical assistance, and…Read More…
Gender-Based Violence and its Patriarchal Roots: Case in Kenya
Posted OnOctober 30, 2011 byWe hear of the atrocities committed in Uganda, Darfur and Somalia but very little about Kenya; except perhaps that it is in a better shape than most of its African neighbors. That changed when in May 13, Huffington Post published its article about “Beading,” stunning readers with its graphic details of the sinister cultural tradition…Read More…