A few days ago, on June 7, 2021, Kamala Harris (the VP of the USA) had her first overseas trip, to Guatemala, since taking office. After she has been tasked by Joe Biden (POTUS) with controlling a surge in migration at the southern border, the trip is an information-gathering mission. For the VP, their main … Continue reading Making Fun of Voters: Kamala Harris and Manipulation Techniques by the (Italian) Right-Wing
All Stand for June: The Origin of Pride
The second the last bell is rung, the last assignment has been submitted, or the last zoom class has been held, we know that summer is coming in full swing. We sit all year waiting for June to roll around; as we wait for the May showers to end, we know that the next month … Continue reading All Stand for June: The Origin of Pride
How the Christian Right Influences Policies Affecting the LGBT Community in the United States and How it Has Impacted the Exercise of Their Political Rights and Civil Liberties
The Christian Right and the LGBT Community The Christian Right is a political faction that is characterized by their determined support of socially conservative policies. This religious political faction seeks to influence both politics and public policies on the basis of their Christian belief and teachings. The Christian right “is a broad coalition of pro-family … Continue reading How the Christian Right Influences Policies Affecting the LGBT Community in the United States and How it Has Impacted the Exercise of Their Political Rights and Civil Liberties
The Transgender Community in the United States Prisons Needs Better Access to Healthcare
In the United States the transgender community has a high incarceration rate making up for a significant percentage of imprisoned individuals. Within these prisons, transgender inmates suffer a great deal from discrimination and are denied proper healthcare. This takes place across all the United States. Members of the transgender community need specific healthcare provisions due … Continue reading The Transgender Community in the United States Prisons Needs Better Access to Healthcare
How severe Name and Gender Change Laws promote discrimination towards the Transgender/Transexual community in the United States
In the United States a number of states practice severe Name and Gender Change Laws that perpetuate discrimination towards members of the transgender or transexual community. Unjust aspects of these laws complicate the processes of name and gender changes contributing to transphobia among the general public and gender injustices and inequalities. Regarding the Name Change … Continue reading How severe Name and Gender Change Laws promote discrimination towards the Transgender/Transexual community in the United States