Femicide in Kenya: A Silent Crisis
by Grace Ndanu In recent years, Kenya has witnessed a horrifying increase in cases of femicide. The alarming statistics paint an ugly picture of the state of women’s safety in the country. This issue goes beyond simple statistics as it represents...
Mental Illness in U.S. Prisons and Jails
by James DeLano “I run the biggest mental hospital in the country.” That was Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca in 2005. He was referring to the fact that, in 2005, over 2,000 people in the county jail had been diagnosed with a mental illness. That has not changed....
Rohingya Refugee Crisis Leads to Shifting Tide in Indonesia
by Delisha Valacheril The Rohingya are survivors of atrocities committed by the government of Myanmar. Described as the most persecuted minority in the world by the United Nations, the Rohingya are the world’s largest stateless population. Under Myanmar’s...
Brazil Decides in Landmark Court Case to Grant Land Rights to Indigenous
by Delisha Valacheril A jubilant celebration of color erupted as several indigenous leaders and activists gathered outside the courthouse adorned in tribal wear and brilliant headdresses to rejoice in the top court’s decision to rule in favor of their land rights....
Deadly Earthquake in Afghanistan Magnifies Gender Apartheid Under Taliban Control
by Delisha Valacheril The ongoing humanitarian crises as a result of the Taliban, an Islamic fundamentalist group, regaining control of Afghanistan have been exacerbated since the devasting earthquake hit the country, with women and children bearing the brunt of the...
Southern Prisons in the U.S.
by Abigail Shumate Prisons, Historically A quick Google search of “Alabama prison news now” will lead you to hundreds of articles detailing brutal and entirely unnecessary deaths of Alabama inmates. This is not exclusive to Alabama, it’s a trend you can find amongst...
The State of Gun Violence in the United States
by Caitlin Cerillo Gun violence has always posed a serious threat in the United States. Gun violence can come in many forms, such as homicides, suicides, accidental shootings, mass shootings, and more. It is important to notice that this blog will be about gun...
Modern American Slavery: Forced Prison Labor
by James DeLano Historical Slavery in the United States Slavery was abolished in the United States in 1865 with the ratification of the 13th Amendment. The amendment reads, “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party...
The Politicization of Immigration and the Notion of Invasion: Human Rights Violations on the US-Mexico Border
by Lexie Woolums Trigger Warning: This post discusses immigration, including physical barriers for migrants. The article includes a discussion of some drownings and other instances of death. Broadly speaking, migration is not a new concept. The United...
The Indigenous Justice System: Over-incarceration of Indigenous People and the Need for Cultural Humility
by Eva Pechtl To better understand the value of culturally centered practices in Indigenous justice, I encourage you to read my previous blog, “History of Limitations and Restorative Justice.” In this blog, I will be highlighting the resulting statistics on the...