Global Archive
In the year 2013 a human being fighting for freedom can still be murdered outside his home. On Wednesday night Chokri Belaid, human rights activist, was shot 4 times and murdered in Tunisia. The Government has claimed that this was an isolated …
In response to a 2012 rape in Somalia, on February 5, 2013 two people were found guilty and sentenced to one year in jail . However, the charges, ensuing from the rape and a journalist’s inquiry regarding the incident, had …
Tina Turner joins thousands in giving up American citizenship in favor of their residential country. This comes as part of a global movement of those with dual citizenship who are getting weighed down with the tax requirements of the U.S. …
France is taking a hard stance on radical Islam leaders, stating that deportation of radical religious clerics who have attempted to manipulate culture and education will begin shortly. The French Interior Minister has said that they will not allow imams …
I love to see and read about innovative ideas and solutions to an existing problem. Healthcare is certainly one of them. Healthcare affects every person in the world and every country has its own healthcare system-whether or not the system is …
Did you know that the World Health Organization reports that between four hundred million and five hundred million people are affected by a disability? Autism, learning disabilities, mental health issues and dementia fall into the disability category. If you look …
Many in India would like to forget the rape and killing of the young, 23 year old women, leaving it to hushed whispers, a closeted part of society. Some though are taking a high road, and one that isn’t easy …
The public gang rape of a 23 year old women in New Delhi on a moving bus last week has sparked outrage and protests across the nation. Last week’s case was brutal, leaving the women in intensive care for days, and …
By Georgianna Reilly, LMSW SJS Staff Writer Infographics, graphs, pie charts; we all love a good graphic representation of information. It helps many process details in these times of information overload. The Washington Post, thanks to the Gallup polling firm, …
Last night I had the opportunity to watch National Geographic’s documentary Life In A Day and it was a great way to finish the Thanksgiving weekend. In 2010, National Geographic put out a request for individuals to film their lives on …
