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Stop Unethical Aborted Fetal Tissue Research at Pitt
Warning: this post includes disturbing images and descriptions of abuse of unborn children’s bodies. by Herb Geraghty — The University of...
May 6, 20214 min read


Troubling New Developments in Embryo Experimentation Are Not Pro-Life
by Sophie Trist — An international team of scientists has created embryos that are part human and part monkey by injecting human stem...
May 3, 20212 min read


On the Problem of AFRICOM
by Rana Irby — Much discussion on the U.S. military’s presence abroad in recent years has focused on the Middle East. What seems to not...
Apr 30, 20212 min read


Racial Disparities in the Death Penalty
by Julia Smucker — In 1998, the Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) released an extensive report demonstrating “the infectious...
Apr 28, 20212 min read


Traffic Stops and Police Brutality: Reflecting on the Death of Daunte Wright
by Katherine Noble — Daunte Wright was shot and killed on Sunday, April 11th, by a Minnesota police officer. Wright was a father of a...
Apr 26, 20213 min read


Deregulating Mifepristone Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen
by Sophie Trist — On April 13, the Biden administration announced changes to the FDA regulations on mifepristone, also known as RU486, an...
Apr 24, 20213 min read


Peace on Earth, for Earth's Sake
by Christy Yao Pelliccioni — This Earth Day, there are many things one could wish were done differently. One could wish for the polar ice...
Apr 21, 20213 min read


DIY Abortions in a Post-Roe America
by Christy Yao — The ending of Roe v. Wade in America, although a celebratory event for many pro-lifers, will present new and unique...
Apr 15, 20212 min read


Legalized Assisted Suicide Is Deeply Harmful for People with Disabilities
by Sophie Trist — Physician-assisted suicide (PAS) is deeply harmful to people with disabilities. Many “right to die” proponents scoff at...
Apr 11, 20213 min read


"Time": A Documentary That Rehumanizes Mass Incarceration
by Sophie Trist — Garrett Bradley’s 81-minute documentary Time, available on Amazon Prime, tells the story of New Orleans prison...
Apr 2, 20213 min read


Why No One Should Turn a Blind Eye to Torture: A Review of "The Mauritanian"
by Rana Irby — Fair warning: if you watch the film The Mauritanian (which you absolutely should), it’s going to be a tough experience....
Mar 31, 20212 min read


On the Moral Implications of Vaccination
by Stephanie Hauer — I’m sure I don’t have to remind you of all the ways that COVID-19 has impacted us. Across the globe, around 2.68...
Mar 25, 20217 min read


“You Are Enough”: A Brilliant Children’s Book Inspired by a Girl with Down Syndrome
by Aimee Murphy — The bright and welcoming cover of You Are Enough immediately attracted me to it when I saw it shared on a children’s...
Mar 21, 20213 min read


Vaccine Distribution Is Dangerously Impacted by Disability Discrimination
by Beth Fox, MPH — One year ago, I, like many other disabled or chronically ill individuals, began a strict home isolation protocol. I...
Mar 19, 20219 min read


How to Rehumanize After a Mass Shooting
by Stephanie Hauer — Give if you can . If you live near the site of the shooting, go to the hospital and donate blood to support the...
Mar 17, 20212 min read


Police Reform Legislation: A First Step to Dismantling Systemic Racism
by Sophie Trist — Six months ago, George Floyd’s brutal murder at the hands of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin ripped open old...
Mar 15, 20213 min read


Reducing Maternal Mortality Rates
by Stephanie Hauer — Welcoming a baby to the world outside the womb is exciting, but giving birth can be scary. The reality is that...
Mar 5, 20214 min read


Biden’s Promise to Close Guantanamo Bay
by Katherine Noble — President Joe Biden’s press secretary Jen Psaki has said it is the intention of the Biden administration to close...
Mar 2, 20212 min read


Disability Day of Mourning: The Need to Mourn and Celebrate the Worth of Disabled Lives
by Sophie Trist — Every year on March 1 the Autistic Self-advocacy Network (ASAN) and other disability organizations hold vigils all...
Feb 28, 20215 min read


"13th" Shines a Light on the Lasting Effects of Slavery
by Christy Yao — Editor's note: citations for the statistics referenced in this article can be found in the documentary 13th. — 13th is a...
Feb 26, 20214 min read
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