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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,...
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