In Northern Ireland, four sixteen-year-old Irish girls and one sixteen-year-old English boy try to live their life during the Troubles. This “explosive era was fraught with car bombings, riots and revenge killings that ran from the late 1960s through the late 1990s” and was “seeded by centuries of conflict between predominantly Catholic Ireland and predominantlyContinue reading “What It Means To Be A ‘Derry Girl’”
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Journalism Under Attack: Threats to Democracy
Journalists are increasingly coming under fire as the fourth anniversary of the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi approaches. Hatred fueled by propaganda has created a hostile environment for journalists throughout the world. With rising accusations made by reporters against tyrannical governments in the Middle East and Asia, journalists play a vital role in raising awareness onContinue reading “Journalism Under Attack: Threats to Democracy”
California’s ‘No Surprises Act’ Changes Medical Billing for Millions
In 2017, a California law was implemented to prevent “surprise bills” from out-of-network medical providers who work at in-network facilities. But when nearly 6 million Californians are blindsided with medical bills from practitioners not contracted with PPOs, it is clear that this 2017 law is not enough. The law does not protect those who getContinue reading “California’s ‘No Surprises Act’ Changes Medical Billing for Millions”
Biden Sends out 500 Million Free Covid Tests this Week
The United States Postal Service’s duty to deliver 500 million coronavirus test kits has placed it in an unprecedented position in the country’s pandemic response, just as covid-19 infections have reached a peak within its ranks and its network is under extreme strain. The free quick tests are expected to ship by the end ofContinue reading “Biden Sends out 500 Million Free Covid Tests this Week”
Dozens of Starbucks Locations Attempting Unionization, Following Success in Buffalo, N.Y.
The Elmwood Avenue Starbucks in Buffalo, N.Y. is now the home of the first ever union within the company. The attempt, petitioned in the mid-summer of 2021, saw success after its lengthy election process, and became a source of inspiration for what is now two dozen other Starbucks locations across the U.S. Although Starbucks ultimatelyContinue reading “Dozens of Starbucks Locations Attempting Unionization, Following Success in Buffalo, N.Y.”
Decision Awaits as Justices Divide Over Vaccine Mandate
Oral arguments in the legal challenge to federal COVID-19 vaccine regulations for some employers were heard by the United States Supreme Court. Ohio, along with 26 other states, was the listed plaintiff in the litigation against President Joe Biden’s regulation. Attorneys arguing for the federal rule claim that OSHA has the jurisdiction to establish theseContinue reading “Decision Awaits as Justices Divide Over Vaccine Mandate”
The CDC Cuts Quarantine Days in Half
The CDC’s decision last week to cut the asymptomatic COVID-19 isolation period in half, from ten to five days, sparked outrage as officials stated it was partly to allow individuals to return to work sooner. It came just a week after certain businesses, including Delta Air Lines, wrote to the CDC demanding a modification. ToContinue reading “The CDC Cuts Quarantine Days in Half”
Florida is Recruiting Police Officers Who Oppose Vaccine Mandates With $5,000 Bonus
Amidst growing controversy concerning the rise of vaccine mandates in the workplace, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) told Fox News Sunday morning that the state is actively recruiting out of state police officers who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. The police officers being recruited did not lose their jobs from Covid-19, ratherContinue reading “Florida is Recruiting Police Officers Who Oppose Vaccine Mandates With $5,000 Bonus”
COVID-19 Update: A Healthcare Dilemma & Opening Borders
It’s no surprise that the healthcare system feels overwhelmed and is bearing more than it can handle. Newer issues surrounding the vaccine rise due to the hesitancy of pregnant women taking it. Pregnant women are reluctant to take the vaccine because they feel they’re putting their unborn child at great risk. During the initial riseContinue reading “COVID-19 Update: A Healthcare Dilemma & Opening Borders”
Vaccines: A New Approach to Ending The Opioid Epidemic
Vaccines are a powerful tool used to protect the human body from contracting many harmful diseases ranging from small pox to Covid-19. Although the process of creating vaccines are different for every illness the principle remains the same. Vaccines are designed to trigger the patients own immune system to develop antibodies against a target. TheseContinue reading “Vaccines: A New Approach to Ending The Opioid Epidemic”
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