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Military Escalation in Ukraine and the Need for Diplomacy
by Rana Irby — American troop numbers are building up in Eastern Europe as tensions between Russia and Ukraine intensify. Over the past...
Feb 12, 20222 min read
Towards a New Definition of Freedom for Women: The Pro-Life Arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson
by Rana Irby — The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on December 1 in Dobbs v. Jackson, the case dealing with Mississippi’s ban on...
Oct 30, 20212 min read
U.S. Foreign Policy, Afghanistan, and the Historical Significance of Accepting Refugees
by Rana Irby — Recent years have seen war, violence, conflict, and persecution being major contributors to people leaving their homes as...
Sep 1, 20213 min read
Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act Re-introduced in Congress
by Rana Irby — The fight against the death penalty in the United States has resurged since the resuming of federal executions in the last...
Jun 11, 20212 min read
Death Penalty Ruled Unconstitutional in Malawi
by Rana Irby — The death penalty has now been ruled unconstitutional in the African nation of Malawi. In a monumental decision made this...
May 30, 20212 min read
Pro-Life Victories in South Dakota
by Rana Irby — Protection for unborn children gained major victories in South Dakota these first few months of 2021. The recent...
May 9, 20213 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
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
Dr. Catherine Meeks: Standing for the Inherent Dignity of All
by Rana Irby — As we in the U.S. celebrate the contributions of Black people in our country for Black History Month this February, it is...
Feb 18, 20213 min read
The Biden-Harris Administration on War: Problematic Implications
by Rana Irby — The Biden-Harris administration has only just begun. What will this mean for U.S. policy regarding war? Some problematic...
Jan 25, 20212 min read
A Tale of Two Views of Anti-Violence
by Rana Irby — The Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy Bill (Ley de Interrupción Voluntaria del Embarazo) was passed by Argentina’s...
Jan 20, 20213 min read
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