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Review: Why Mitski is the indie rock artist women of color have been waiting for

by reddyrithika9197 | Jun 15, 2024 | Arts and Entertainment

With the rising popularity of non-POC artists such as Taylor Swift, it’s never been more important to uplift artists such as Mitski who are not only incredible lyricists but the voice for women of color and their unique experiences.

Opinion: Navigating the complexities: The United Nations, international adoption and the Russian adoption ban

by grace11burke | Jun 12, 2024 | Opinion

The United Nations (UN) lacks direct authority over the internal policies of individual nations, including matters concerning adoption bans. The UN concentrates on global issues, peace, security, development and human rights as an international organization. National governments usually control adoption policies and determinations regarding adoption regulations, such as bans, are considered matters of individual countries’ sovereignty.

Opinion: The children are not alright: Making the case for the reversal of Russia’s international adoption ban

by grace11burke | Apr 18, 2024 | Opinion

Potential adoptees are caught between the United States and Russia’s political rivalry.

Opinion: The Forgotten 46, pawns in the politics of the Russian adoption ban

by grace11burke | Feb 27, 2024 | Opinion

The 2013 Russian adoption ban, a retaliation to the U.S. Magnitsky Act, tragically halted the adoptions of 46 Russian children by American families. This is the story of the children who were caught in geopolitical crossfire. A ban that calls into question the ethical dilemma of using children as pawns in diplomatic conflicts.