Why Car Overreliance is a Human Rights Issue
By Lexie Woolums Sustainability means a lot of things to many different people, and I view that as a positive thing. One part of sustainability that is usually highlighted is the focus on environmental sustainability, given the real-time effects of climate change....
The Unrecognized Effects of the Opioid Crisis on Native Americans
by Abigail Shumate A Brief History of the Opioid Crisis Beginning in the late 20th century, opioid prescription rates skyrocketed in shocking numbers, and in just over ten years, opioid sales quadrupled. With the introduction of OxyContin into everyday life and...
Factors Affecting Poverty in Alabama
by Jordan Price One day, in the cafeteria of my small-town Alabama high school, my friend asked if I could sneak some extra snacks from the cafeteria as I went through the line, “Anything that I can put in my backpack for later.” I wondered why her question was asked...
The Wine Industry: Years of Exploitation and Human Trafficking
by Caitlin Cerillo Have you ever had a glass of wine and wondered how it’s made? Or, pondered what it comes from and how long the wine-making process takes? Who is responsible for making it? Surely, the wine industry has been modernized, where mechanical...
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...
