Antisemitism: From the Bubonic Plague to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The prevalence of Antisemitism in the modern world is frequently discounted. When someone refers to antisemitism, it is common for your first thought to be about the Holocaust. While Holocaust education remains important, we should also remain aware of the more...
Humanitarian Concerns About Methods of Execution
Content Warning: semi-graphic descriptions of death. In my most recent article, I approached the issue of capital punishment by taking a broader, more philosophical stance on the ethics of taking the life of a person who has committed a crime. In this article,...
Shackling and Psychosocial Disabilities
by Blue Teague Mental Health, Autonomy, and Psychosocial Disability In 1887, Elizabeth Seaman—better known as Nellie Bly—published Ten Days in a Mad-House, a collection of articles she had previously written for Joseph Pulitzer’s New York World. Along with cementing...
The Indigenous Justice System: History of Limitations And Restorative Justice
by Eva Pechtl This is the beginning of a series I will be writing about Indigenous justice systems. Though Indigenous people span across the world, I will be providing information specifically on policies and relations of the United States in this blog. Indigenous...
Rethinking Museum Exhibitions in America
by Caitlin Cerillo As an avid lover of visiting museums, it is important to hold them accountable when their exhibitions can have damaging implications. History and science museums can be among the most fascinating places to visit, as the world has such a rich...
France’s New Ban on The Abaya in Public Schools
by Caileigh Moose Since the 1960s, the demographics of immigrants entering France have shifted. In 1968, the largest immigrant groups included Spaniards, Italians, and Portuguese, and were primarily Christian in faith. Today, the majority of these groups come from...
A Brief History of Disability Advocacy in America & How the Colby Act is a Step Forward
by Lexie Woolums “It will help me live a full life — to vote, to marry, and to go to church. It will help people with disabilities to live their own lives and speak for themselves.” – Colby Spangler. How the Colby Act Began The Colby Act is named after Colby Spangler,...
International Day of Science and Peace
by Wajiha Mekki November 10 is the International Day of Science and Peace (IDSP), also known as the World Science Day for Peace and Development. The United Nations host this international event. History of IDSP Established in 1986, this historical day was initially...
International Day for Disaster Reduction
by Wajiha Mekki October 12 is International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR). This international event is hosted through the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). In 2023, the focus has been on fighting inequality and fighting to break the cycle...
A History of Institutions for People with Disabilities: Neglect, Abuse, and Death
by James DeLano What Are Institutions for People with Disabilities? In this post, I focus on the institutions that were, and remain, facilities operating for the purpose of housing people with disabilities. The National Council for Disability (NCD) defines these...
