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A Look at COP28 and the Legacy of the Paris Agreement: What Can We Expect?
From 30 November to 12 December, over 70,000 delegates will attend the 28th meeting of the Conference of Parties (commonly known as...
Emma Brown
Dec 3, 20234 min read


A Failure to Support Working Mothers: An Analysis of Maternity Leave Policies in the US
In the wake of the pandemic, women in the United States aren’t returning to the workplace at the same rate as their male counterparts....
Joanna Barrow
May 18, 20235 min read


The Politicisation of Gun Violence in America
In 1839 English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton wrote that “the pen is mightier than the sword”. With this Lytton argued that the written...
Grace Flatow
Mar 10, 20234 min read


Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act Threatens LGBTQ+ Youth
An exploration of the new concerning trend in American state legislatures to limit discussion of LGBTQ+ people and issues in education.
Anya Fonstein
Feb 27, 20223 min read


How Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Provides Funds for Long Awaited Improvements in Native Communities
The new US infrastructure bill allots funding for much-needed improvements to Native American communities
Anya Fonstein
Nov 22, 20213 min read


Abandoned Allies: America’s Legacy in Afghanistan
20 years after the US began military involvement in Afghanistan, immigration laws and foreign policies threaten a humanitarian crisis
Michael Tozzi
Jul 20, 20216 min read


Cybersecurity, Alliances and Tensions: Biden’s First Official Overseas Trip
This article discusses President Biden’s first official overseas trip, focusing on both his interaction with NATO and the US-Russia summit.
Caelyn Garbe
Jul 12, 20213 min read


An Analysis of Trump and Biden Administrations’ Approaches to the Israel-Palestine conflict
This article explores the relationship between the US and Israel and analyses Biden’s response to the May 2021 protests and conflict
Aria Ornes
Jul 4, 20218 min read

Biden’s Plans to Close Guantanamo Bay: A Defining Achievement or an Empty Promise?
Biden aims to close Guantanamo Bay before the end of his first presidential term but, much like Obama, will face significant obstacles.
Marina Damji
Jun 25, 20214 min read

100 Days and 64 Executive Orders: Evaluating the Biden Administration's Governing Strategy
This article analyses the Biden Administration's use of executive orders and why they are an unsuitable alternative to passing legislation.
Kate Chernitsky
Jun 16, 20214 min read


Legal News Roundup: May 2021
From escalating conflict between Israel and Palestine to LGBTQ healthcare protections in the US, here are some legal news headlines from May
Graham Diack and Reilly Wacyk
Jun 1, 20216 min read


Hidden Genocide on US Soil: Will Legislative Changes Help Missing Indigenous Women?
As violence continues to affect Native American women, the VAWA’s new provisions aim to ensure greater protection
Marta Rich
May 28, 20214 min read

Biden’s Stimulus Package, Discriminatory Housing and COVID-19
A history of discriminatory housing policy in the US and how this affects communities of colour, especially in the context of COVID-19.
Imogen Katcher
Apr 27, 20214 min read


Defamation vs Freedom of Speech: Sidney Powell's Risky Accusations
An analysis of Sidney Powell’s defense against Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit in the historical context of US libel law.
Michael Tozzi
Apr 20, 20215 min read


Legal News Roundup: March 2021
Here are the Legal News highlights from March 2021, ranging from vaccine conflicts and gun laws to the Suez canal and the new Alba Party.
Ben Alderton
Mar 30, 20214 min read


COVID-19 Spotlights the Need to Re-Evaluate American Relations with Cuba
US' sanctions towards Cuba inhibited the country’s COVID-19 response but recent economic reforms may suggest future shifts in policy
Graham Diack
Feb 26, 20213 min read


The 25th Amendment: Shortening Trump’s Final Days
Trump’s incitement of an angry mob which stormed the US Capital sparked calls for invoking the 25th Amendment or impeachment
Marta Rich
Jan 24, 20214 min read
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