Rachel Brown
China’s Zero-Covid Policy: The Reason Behind the Widespread Protests
Widespread protests have erupted in recent weeks across China in response to the government's strict "Zero Covid" policy.
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Vincent Ene
- Jul 1, 2022
- 3 min
What is a Recession and is it Inevitable in the United States?
There is a fear of a looming recession in the United States of America. Prices of goods may no longer be “business as usual.”
Callie McNorton
- Mar 15, 2022
- 3 min
How COVID-19 Has Been Impacting Women and Girls
Women are victims of pre-existing gender inequalities, and the effects of COVID-19 amplified those inequalities for women and girls all over
Kristiana Nitisa
- Mar 12, 2022
- 3 min
The Zimbabwe Teachers Strike 2022: An Update
The schools in Zimbabwe were closed for about six months due to COVID-19 in 2020. Since then, schools have been closed and open irregularly.
Surabhi Paraki
- Dec 24, 2021
- 4 min
A Deep Dive into the Global Supply Chain Collapse
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a majority of the world to come to a standstill. However, the global supply chain collapse has been worse.
Surabhi Paraki
- Sep 8, 2021
- 4 min
What's Happening in Haiti: Earthquake and Tropical Storms Devastate Thousands
Haiti is currently suffering due to two severe natural disasters, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, and a category 3 hurricane, at once.
Nondiah Khalayi
- Aug 15, 2021
- 5 min
Myanmar and COVID-19: How the Military Coup is Worsening the Health Crisis
Myanmar’s Covid-19 situation hits differently, especially with the political unrest that has been in the country for over six months.
Nondiah Khalayi
- Aug 8, 2021
- 5 min
What's Happening in Cuba Right Now? The Largest Protest in More Than 6 Decades.
Cuba has lately been filled with protests & unrest, the largest anti-government protest the country has witnessed in more than six decades.
Surabhi Paraki
- Aug 4, 2021
- 3 min
8 Things You Should Know About The Delta Variant
The Delta variant. The deadliest, fastest-spreading variant of the COVID-19 virus that took over the entire world in early 2020. Learn more!
Mayuri Chaudhuri
- Jun 24, 2021
- 7 min
Dried Tears Of North Korea: What Can Be Learnt From the Past to Save the Present?
These precious smiles have come a long way through starvation and uncertainty. They should be given a chance to grow and prosper.
Nondiah Khalayi
- May 26, 2021
- 4 min
What are the Coronavirus Variants and Do We Need to Worry About Them?
There's much talk about the different variants or strains of the Coronavirus spreading all over the world. Let's see review them in-depth.
Sovena Ngeth
- May 2, 2021
- 4 min
India’s Coronavirus Crisis: What Can We Do To Help?
India is now breaking the world's daily COVID-19 cases with more than 400,000 in a single day on April 30. Let's help them now!
Sovena Ngeth
- Apr 25, 2021
- 4 min
10 Years of War in Syria (2011-2021...)
The Syrian civil war is the world’s largest refugee and displacement crisis. Unfortunately, it has reached its decade-long mark.
Gowtham S
- Apr 17, 2021
- 7 min
COVID-19’s Impact on Businesses
Businesses found it difficult to not only make profits but also survive in a COVID-19 infused environment.
Sovena Ngeth
- Apr 7, 2021
- 4 min
Asian Hate Crimes in America: Then and Now
Since the coronavirus pandemic was discovered to have originated in Wuhan, China, anti-Asian discrimination has been rampant.
Olivia Eugenia
- Mar 22, 2021
- 5 min
COVID-19 and Its Effect on the Environment and Climate Change
It is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is a major crisis to humanity and health, but how does it impact our environment?
Sovena Ngeth
- Mar 20, 2021
- 3 min
Menstrual Hygiene during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has decreased mobility, freedom, safety, especially in the lives of those who menstruate.
Sovena Ngeth
- Feb 7, 2021
- 4 min
Racism in Healthcare: COVID-19 Disproportionately Affecting Black Lives
Racism in healthcare is a prominent example of how systemic racism can affect a group's livelihood.
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