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...
Tragic Killing of a Corporal and the Urgent Need to End Female Genital Mutilation
by Grace Ndanu The killing of Corporal Mushote Boma on December 15, 2023, in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya, has brought to light the deeply entrenched issue of female genital mutilation (FGM) and the urgent need for increased awareness and action to eliminate this...
The Impact of Overturning Affirmative Action on Low-Income and First-Generation Students—and What Colleges Can Do to Move Forward
In 2023, the Supreme Court made a landmark decision to end race-based affirmative action in college admissions, stirring deep debates across the nation about equity, opportunity, and the role of higher education. While many view this decision as a step towards...
The Indigenous Justice System: How Underfunding is Failing Tribal Police
by Eva Pechtl For a better understanding of the information you will encounter in this blog, it may be valuable to read part one of my series on the Indigenous Justice System, “History of Limitations and Restorative Justice,” on the legal jurisdiction of Indigenous...
Inequalities in America’s Foster Care System
by Caitlin Cerillo Common Misconceptions Foster care is typically seen as a temporary living arrangement for children who are vulnerable due to circumstances like conflict in the family or home or until they are permanently adopted into a family. However, this is not...
Poland: Human Rights Implications of the Recent Election
by Jillian Matthews Poland is a highly polarized nation, with many valuing tradition, culture, and national identity. The combination of these three components, along with repeated rightwing electoral victories, has led to the democratic backsliding of the country,...
