Written by: McKenna Ross Religious freedom in developing countries is often called into question, but it is not thought that religious freedom is restricted in developed countries often, such as those in Europe. Increasingly, the freedom of followers of the Islamic faith are being restricted due to islamophobia. In addition, women are usually the target…
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Xenophobic Policies in the Name of Gratitude: Refugee Experiences with the Conservative Austrian Government
Written by: Emily Janicik According to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), “A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence. A refugee has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular…
The American Wealth Tax: Can We Learn a Thing or Two From Europe?
Written by: Michael DeLeers Presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren has been making waves in the media lately with her proposal for a wealth tax. Warren’s proposed tax would place a 2% tax on those with assets over $50 million and a 6% tax on those with assets above $1 billion. It is a tax on net…
For the Many, Not the Few: Labour’s Plan to Democratize the Workplace
Written by: Daniel Zaydman In recent months, Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the UK Labour Party, and his Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, John McDonnell, have unveiled a slew of new economic plans designed to drastically restructure the United Kingdom’s economy while also closing the soaring wealth gap the country faces. One of the most…
A Sustainable Approach
Written by: Chandrea Baster Pollution is a serious problem plaguing our world today. Regardless of the source, it is something that impacts our daily lives and is a severe issue that needs mending. Pollution has a variety of different origins; factories, industrial facilities, trucks, and automobiles all contribute to the amount of pollution in our…
Gun Violence in Schools: A European Perspective.
Written by: Nick O’Connell Too often, American citizens have experienced mass shootings in schools across the country, with Parkland being the latest example. Pundits, citizens, and politicians all weigh in to denounce these events, but ideas on how to stop this kind of violence often polarize the debate. Gun control is central to this conversation,…
Brexit Negotiations Intensify As First Phase Concludes
Written by: Emily Janicik As the European Union and the United Kingdom close the first round of negotiations this week, Britain is one step closer to fully exiting the EU. After Prime Minister Theresa May of the UK and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker made a joint announcement that the two parties have made “sufficient…
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