by Amanda Brown | Apr 20, 2022 | Boston University
Colombia’s upcoming presidential elections are sure to be historic, no matter the outcome. With 75% of the population disapproving of current president Iván Duque at the beginning of 2022, citizens are looking for something new. Following the March primaries, the lack...
by Makayle K | Apr 18, 2022 | Rollins College
Portrait of Ketanji Brown Jackson. On July 29, 1994, Justice Stephan Breyer was confirmed to the US Supreme court with an 87-to-9 vote. Nominated by former President Bill Clinton, Justice Breyer is typically associated with the liberal wing of the Court. ...
by Elle M | Apr 4, 2022 | Rollins College
The Supreme Court case of United States v. Zubaydah reached its final decision on March 3, 2022–a landmark decision on the issue of the state secrets privilege. Abu Zubaydah—a suspected al Qaeda lieutenant with information on future attacks–was allegedly held in...
by Yumna K | Apr 4, 2022 | Rollins College
On April 3rd, 2022, Hungary held elections for the National Assembly and for the prime minister. The nation’s incumbent leader, Prime Minister Viktor Orban, declared victory1. Widely seen as a populist leader, Orban has made significant changes to the country’s...
by Jasmine Thomas-Petit | Mar 25, 2022 | SUNY-Binghamton
In July 2021 Haiti’s president, Jovenel Moïse, was assassinated. Prior to his death, there were various protests and riots calling for him to step down because of his corrupt regime and his refusal to step down. Moïse was elected in November 2016 and many citizens of...