France sets standard for body image
Other nations should adopt legislation to regulate models’ weights.
Church’s stance influenced by society
In declaring support for gay marriage, the Presbyterian Church dismisses the Bible.
Iran nuclear talks need to conclude
Next week marks the deadline set last March by government officials to reach an agreement with Iran over its nuclear ambitions. With no framework set yet, it is difficult to imagine that an agreement will be reached between Iran and the West by the end of the month. With Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looking […]
Music video touts outdated images
Sorry, Meghan Trainor, but it’s really not “all about that bass” — in fact, the problem many people have with the singer is not her curvy figure but the content of her music. The latest controversy surrounding Trainor centers on the new music video for “Dear Future Husband,” a track off her debut album, Title. […]
Starbucks campaign stirs important conversations
Race Together initiative highlights ways to improve race relations in the U.S.
American involvement crucial for protection of global politics
In 2014, President Barack Obama touted Yemen as the golden child of his counterterrorism program. At the time, such seemed to be the case. As soon as President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi took office in 2012 with the help of U.S. ally Saudi Arabia, Yemen grew closer to becoming a full-fledged democracy and a helpful […]
Sex-trafficking prevention depends on bill
Failed passage of Victims of Trafficking Act is due to irresponsible lawmakers.
U.S. interference would cause more trouble in Yemen
For decades, Yemen has been marked by economic turmoil and political instability. This unrest came to a peak Sunday as Houthi rebels — Shiite Muslims who feel discriminated against in a mostly Sunni nation — took over Taiz, Yemen’s third largest city. With the capital city, Sanaa, already surrendered to the insurgents, U.N. officials have […]
Racist chant reaction needs to persist
Conversations after incident need to continue in order to eliminate discrimination.
Boko Haram pledge is a sign of weakness
Last week, the Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram swore allegiance to the Islamic State. If there’s anything worse than one threatening terrorist organization declaring its loyalty to another, even more hostile group, it is the fact that Boko Haram did so through an audio message shared on Twitter. The arc of many news narratives and […]