Tags: Activism

The Roots of the French’s Love of Protests

As such, it is visible that the current protests do not only symbolize discontent with the increased retirement age but represent a general anti-establishment movement within France. It is a protest against a government that bypassed a parliamentary vote and against a president that seems to have lost touch with the public.

Climate Change Experts: 3 inspiring panels for a sustainable future

“We have become too comfortable with the term emergency when it comes to climate change. If it really is one, we need to begin...

Is the #metoo movement dead?

One of our time's most relevant social initiatives has been the #MeToo movement. It has given women the confidence to speak out about sexual...

Protests in Georgia Over Foreign Influence Bill

Mass protests flooded the streets of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, in response to the so-called “Foreign Influence” bill on March 7. The ruling Georgian Dream party passed the initial reading of the draft law, triggering clashes between protesters and law enforcement.

In Pursuit of Human Rights: Spain Adopts Reproductive and Trans Laws

On February 9, the Constitutional Court of Spain ruled in favor of the 2010 bill regarding abortion rights after a 13-year battle. Now, the...

Are News Paywalls Ethical?

t makes sense that news outlets need to make money. They need to pay their employees and afford business costs, etc. However, the new wave of paywalls is not the ethical method to undertake for the adverse effects it inflicts, like depriving some individuals of the ability to stay informed of the world around them.

Our approach to diversity needs to evolve

Instead of focusing on the percentage of a demographic group in a given context, we need to focus on the barriers that the group faces. Our work is done when all those barriers are removed, not when quotas artificially increase representation.

Online Activism: Why for today’s issues is harder to spark effective change?

The omnipotence of the internet and social media in our daily lives, as well as in public affairs, becomes increasingly indisputable day by day....

Ghost Of Our Cities

This semester, while questioning my future profession and current passion, architecture, I saw nothing in its history that resembled me.  When I entered classes, in...

What Beliefs are Behind the Ongoing Protests in Israel?

On December 29, 2022, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled the nation’s new cabinet, marking the country's most right-wing government in history. These appointments have prompted widespread protests among Israeli citizens, who are concerned about the new government's agenda and its impact on the country's democracy.

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¿Qué llevan puesto las jóvenes en Madrid al trabajo?

El verano ha llegado a Madrid y ha inundado las casas, las calles y, cómo no, las oficinas. El sol agotador, la búsqueda y...

Still at War? Russia and Japan’s Lingering Conflict

On April 8th, the Kremlin spokesman stated that Russia sees no reason to pursue talks on a long-delayed peace treaty with Japan to officially...

The Response of the European Union to Trump’s Tariffs

From the start of President Trump’s “Liberation Day” and the subsequent tariff imposition on the European Union (EU), Europe has faced multiple rounds of...