This article is dedicated to the victims of violence across the world, especially youth. May their memories be treasured and their souls rest in peace. Content warning: The following article discusses gun violence, suicide, and death. On Tuesday, November 30th,…
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New Caledonias’s New Start?
New Caledonia just held a referendum on independence. The results are in, and to say that the anti-independence camp dominated this referendum would be an understatement: over 90 % have said no to independence and seeing that this is the…
Advocacy, Democracy, Europe, Gender Equality, Interviews with liberal and democratic youth organisations
Interview with Holly Clinton from Ógra Fianna Fail
How long have you been active in politics in general, and in Ógra specifically? I have been active in politics since 2014 and then I got involved in Ógra at the end of 2015. The start of 2016 is when…
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The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Reducing Prejudice
You’re likely no stranger to notions of diversity and inclusion in terms of race, gender identity, and sexual identity. People everywhere are getting vocal and speaking up more and more for their rights. Unfortunately, despite years of forward momentum, these…
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The Dark Side of the Pandemic: Violence against Women
11 July 2021, the finale of the European Football Championship took place. For Italian supporters it was a joyful evening, for England supports less so; but for victims of domestic violence, it was a miserable night. While the tournament as…
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Karachi under Threat of Climate Change and Global Warming
Pakistan is the 5th most vulnerable country in the world to the effects of climate change, according to independent think-tank Germanwatch. As the temperature rises, all parts of Pakistan are seeing the affects taking place in real time. The glaciers…
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Why have there been so many Inconsistencies in the UK’s COVID Rules and Regulations?
For many of those who have been experiencing lockdowns since the start of 2020, the UK’s process for deliberating and delivering our nation’s COVID safety regulations has been detrimental to mental health, and through this, physical health. Not only this,…
To Reform or to Preserve: An Analysis of the Controversy Surrounding the American Supreme Court
A September poll by Gallup, an American analysis company known for public opinion surveys, reveals a 9% decline in the approval rating of the Supreme Court. Currently, per this poll, 53% of Americans disapprove of the Supreme Court’s performance. Gallup…
Injustices in the U.S School System That are Often Ignored
There’s a great deal of social injustice throughout the world. For a wealthy first-world country, it’s shocking how prevalent inequality is in the U.S. Between racism, homelessness, and poverty, we’d just be touching the surface of our problems. Though some…
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Youth, the Blossom of Reform in Jordan
Since the establishment of the state, Jordan has seen various political advances, most notably in the legislative and institutionalization processes. This included the adoption of the 1928 Organic Law and legislation governing political life, which eventually led to the adoption…