Climate change, the long-term shift in global or regional climate patterns, has been a persisting global issue until today. This environmental issue has not only continued to influence the lives of millions, but also poses a huge threat to many species. Every year, there has been an increase in global temperatures, along with an increase […]
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Recently, a U.S. law has materialized, sparking debates globally about women’s rights and freedom. For countless women’s rights activists, who had believed they were making progress in blocking such laws from taking effect, this shocked them. On September 3rd, the U.S. Supreme Court enabled the law banning the majority of abortions to remain in effect, […]
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For more than four decades, the country of Afghanistan has been wracked by political turmoil, instability and conflict. In August 2021, this culminated into violence, death and uncertainty for the Afghans. On August 15th, the Taliban, an Islamist organization often regarded as terrorists, defiantly overthrew the government, causing President Ashraf Ghani to flee and sending […]
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Media and films are much more than just means of entertainment; they have a powerful impact on how we comprehend and build our society, because of their way of storytelling. Through the passage of time, the entertainment industry has evolved for the better to be more inclusive. In fact, Asian and Asian American representation in […]
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Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka have made news headlines this year for spearheading conversation about the importance of mental health for female athletes. A few months ago, Japanese tennis player Osaka decided to withdraw from a press conference and then the French Open for mental health purposes. In the last week of July, at the […]
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Rapper DaBaby drew sharp criticism after he delivered a rant during a concert on July 25, 2021, insulting people living with HIV or sexually transmitted illnesses. His recent comments and stigmatizing rhetoric puts some of the most marginalized communities in extremely dangerous positions. Stating that the disease would “make you die in two to three […]
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After its postponement, the 2020 Olympics took place from July 23 to August 8, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. The Olympics, a series of international sports competitions that occur once every four years, have always served as a platform for bringing people from all parts of the globe together. This year, however, because of the COVID-19 […]
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In the past few decades, awareness of mental health issues has been on the rise. Suicide cases have prompted discussion about mental health in varying degrees across different societies. Mental health issues have also been studied and researched more by academics and experts. Since there used to be a stigma (and there still is one […]
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Through the accessibility of the world of social media, the internet has completely transformed the definition and how we talk about body image. In the past few years, studies have shown that more and more women are saying that they feel beautiful. Yet at the same time, the vast majority of women say they feel […]
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Education is one of the most significant foundations of gaining a happy, healthy, and sophisticated well-being, being an aspect of an individual’s life that is crucial for growth and development. The act of learning and the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, or beliefs are made easier through education. As the world keeps developing and as […]
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