UBI: The Global Antipoverty Experiment
The back and forth of the best way to resolve wealth inequality may appear endless to most. Can a solution as simple as putting cash directly into the hands of the poor really have a profound effect on putting an end to poverty?
A Peacemaker, Who Might Oversee the Collapse of His Own Country
Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethopia, achieved international recognition in 2019 for brokering a peace deal with Eritrea and winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Now, he faces new political opponents, challenging the stability he was praised to have won.
THE ART OF HEALING: RECONCILING THE PAST THROUGH ARTISTIC EXPRESSION
Staff Writer Hector Guzman explores the roles of art in nation healing following the Rwandan genocide and the Srebrenica massacre.
DETENTION IN LIBYA: THE EUROPEAN UNION’S COMPLICITY IN HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND ENSUING POLICY PROPOSALS
Contributing Writer Jose Ovalle discusses human rights issues due to the refugee crisis and proposals for how the EU should proceed.
SOCCER IN THE MOTHER CITY: CHALLENGING POST-APARTHEID INEQUALITIES THROUGH SPORT
Following her semester abroad in Cape Town, South Africa, Managing Editor Veronika Michels investigates the value of community action in connection with sport and childhood development in a country plagued by the social and economic reverberations of apartheid.
ERADICATING THE PRACTICE OF FEMALE GENITAL CUTTING ON YOUNG GIRLS IN SIERRA LEONE
Contributing Writer Ami Bhakta proposes educational initiatives to end female genital cutting in Sierra Leone.
U.S. REPUTATION THREATENED UNDER TRUMP
Staff Writer Eden Allegretti examines the United States' international reputation under the Trump Administration.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HIV, AIDS AND WORLD AIDS DAY
Staff Writer Cailen Rodriguez provides an informative and in depth review of HIV/AIDS history and the necessity of World AIDS Day
REBUILDING RWANDA: PROVIDING DENTAL CARE TO RWANDANS IN NEED
Staff Writer Madisen Ro discusses a non-profit dentistry organization that is working to provide vital care to the people of Rwanda.
HUMANITARIAN CRISES IN THE SHADOWS: A REFLECTION ON THE RWANDAN GENOCIDE
Staff Writer Eden Allegretti discusses history of the Rwandan Genocide and the influence and lack thereof, of the international community.
OPIOIDS FOR THE MASSES
While the United States and much of the Western world is confronted with a battle against the epidemic of prescription drug abuse, the issue is absent in much of the rest of the world.
POLICY PROPOSAL: INCREASING ACCESS TO MICROFINANCE FOR DISABLED WOMEN IN KENYA
Contributing writer Gabriella Fleischmann proposes possible solutions to discrimination in microfinance in Kenya.
TOMS AND THE FAILINGS OF THE BUY-ONE-GIVE-ONE MODEL
Staff Writer Zaid Mansuri analyzes the effects of the buy-one-give-one business model on target developing regions
VOLUNTOURISM- HOW SUSTAINABLE IS YOUR SERVICE?
Staff Writer Rebecca Chong looks into the idea behind voluntourism--and many of issues that it brings
FOR POWER OR LOVE - TURKISH INVESTMENT IN SOMALIA
Staff Writer Aisha Ali examines Turkey's involvement and relationship in Somalia