Despite large-scale concern, Brazil’s recent election went smoothly, with a democratic transition of power and little-to-no trouble. Brazil’s recent political events bear a heavy resemblance to the United States. The…
“Taliban flags in hand, a crowd celebrates the US army's departure from Afghanistan. Photo taken in Kandahar on August 31, 2021. © Twitter” In late August of 2021, Afghanistan was…
Middle schoolers, high schoolers, and university students have increased their use of e-cigarettes, despite rising public concern. While underage nicotine consumption and smoking-related lung disease deaths are a real problem, legal vaping products and accurate consumer information can combat instead of worsen these effects. We should welcome the presence of alternatives to tobacco, and endorse safe, and legal options.
It is undeniable that paid maternity leave has a multitude of positive health benefits for both the mother and child. Of the 195 countries recognized today, 187 have paid maternity leave and 90 have paid paternity leave.
TikTok, a video creating and sharing app, has the potential to be a national security threat. The lip-syncing and comedy app is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese internet technology company that has recently been under scrutiny for data collection.
US army specialist Jessica Walker from Killingworth, shares a hug with an Afghan child at a girl scout meeting in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. Photo courtesy of Flikr. Afghanistan has endured…
Photo Courtesy of Marie Claire The rate of teenage pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States are public health issues that urgently need to…
The U.S. has become an energy superpower due to the growing shale gas industry. This series will cover the impact of shale gas from three vantage points, beginning with…