There has long been a debate in the government about Social Security and its real merits. Liberals and conservatives are divided on who should pay what amounts, who is rightfully eligible, and even whether or not the program should exist at all. Conservatives generally argue that people should contribute less to a larger pool of […]
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Minnesota will soon remove the lower-level marijuana convictions after the legalization of medical marijuana. It will be the 23rd state to do so, and the process of this criminal justice has already begun. In a significant stride towards cannabis reform, the state House and Senate have given their respective approvals to distinct versions of a
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Climate change-induced rising sea levels is causing significant impacts on coastal communities worldwide, leading to climate-induced environmental migration. As sea levels continue to rise, people are forced to leave their homes and seek refuge in other areas. The UN’s refugee agency, UNHCR, reports an annual average of 21.5 million people were forcibly displaced due to
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The conflict in Ukraine has witnessed widespread war crimes and crimes against humanity, which demand accountability and justice. Understanding the gravity of these international crimes is crucial for prosecuting perpetrators and bringing high-ranking officials to justice. This article explores the atrocities committed in Ukraine, the ongoing investigations, the importance of evidence gathering, and the potential
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The Quran burning incident in Stockholm has garnered international attention, sparked widespread protests, and ignited a contentious debate on freedom of expression. The incident has underscored the tensions between Muslims and non-Muslims in the country. It has raised crucial questions about the limits of freedom of expression and freedom of religion constitution in a multicultural
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The US Supreme Court recently made a ruling that effectively overturned university policies on affirmative action in the country. The ruling has ignited a new debate globally about affirmative action programs in general, whether they do an adequate job of equalizing oppressed societal groups, and whether alternative kinds of policies might be preferable. Although each
The incursion of Russia into Ukraine’s territories has led to the commission of international infractions, potentially prosecutable under the prevailing international legal framework, bar the crime of aggression. Due to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) lack of jurisdiction over the crime of aggression in Ukraine, and the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) ruling preventing third
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Climate change has emerged as a global crisis that transcends borders, making it a focal point in international law over the past decade. Unprecedented weather events, increased global temperatures, and rising sea levels have amplified the urgent call to address this existential threat. Central to this discussion is the legal framework that governs climate action
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Timeline 1956 – Sudan gains independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt 2002 – The Machakos Protocol is signed, leaving the Abyei region in the North 2005 – Sudan’s Second Civil War ends and the Comprehensive Peace Agreement is signed 2008 – Abyei is attacked and burned, up to 50,000 people are driven from their
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An asylum seeker generally has several opportunities, through initial interviews and applications, to affidavits and testimony in court, to tell his or her story. These opportunities create multiple records of the asylum seeker’s story. Decision makers in the United States examine these records for inconsistencies, by looking at facts omitted or added at any point
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