After six decades of state-led religious suppression, the post-Castro regime brings hope to religious freedom movements and the prospect of participation of the Church in politics through multiple …
Facebook’s Threat to Democracy: Adapting to the Times
Over the past few years, Facebook has faced considerable backlash. The tech giant, run by Mark Zuckerberg, has garnered notoriety for its sketchy corporate practices. These include the Cambridge …
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Niger’s Upcoming Election Cycle: Falling Back on Old Authoritarian Habits
Niger’s general elections are quickly approaching. Scheduled for December 27th, the elections will decide who replaces presidential incumbent Mahamadou Issoufou of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and …
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Palestinians Further Forgotten in The Wake of a Pandemic
Palestine-Gaza, ever presently occupied by Israel, faces rising cases and concerning limits about their healthcare system. The territory, which has seen a sea, land, and air blockade from Israel and …
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Crisis in Cameroon
#EndAnglophone is the current hashtag dominating Cameroon's Social Media after many killings of both children and civilians throughout the country. Over 3000 people have been killed since 2017, …
Autocratic Consolidation and the Fight for Freedom in Cuba
Throughout the 2000’s, the Cuban government has continued to repress expression and deter any opposition. Many brutal tactics implemented during Fidel Castro’s time in power – including surveillance, …
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Teaming Up to Tear the Constitution Down: Pandemics and Institutional Oppression in the United States
As the United States faces a national reckoning over race relations and gears up for a presidential election this month, Black Americans still encounter systemic barriers to equally exercising their …
Alexei Navalny: The Kremlin Treatment
Alexei Navalny is a name not dared to be spoken by sitting president, Vladimir Putin. The opposing force to Putin’s United Party proved to be a force despite many, some partially successful, attempts …
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