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In the United States, the term “stolen land” is often used to describe the unjust colonization of the Americas by Europeans at the expense of indigenous tribes. This outlook on history implies that the land was the rightful property of the native peoples as an ethnic group, and that it was occupied by Europeans in an immoral way.
In a comprehensive study from the 115th Congress, the combined wealth of all members at that time amounted to at least $2.43 billion, marking a 20 percent increase compared to the preceding Congress. This growth occurred during a period when both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Standard & Poor’s 500 Index experienced gains of slightly under 10 percent. Furthermore, the median minimum net worth of today's senators and House members stood at $511,000 at the beginning of this Congress, reflecting a 16 percent rise over just two years. This figure is five times higher than the median net worth of an American household, estimated at $97,300 by the Federal Reserve in 2016 (Hawkings, 2018).
In recent years, the world has witnessed an unprecedented surge in environmental awareness and action, bringing environmentalism to the forefront of global discourse. This growing movement has mobilized millions, particularly younger generations, to demand urgent measures to address climate change and environmental degradation. Through the power of social media and extensive media coverage, the call for climate action has inspired a new wave of eco-conscious activism.
To many, the secession of the British Raj was a weight lifted off the shoulders of the residents of a newly independent subcontinent. The subjugation under English authority had long been considered entirely exhausted without the mutiny of its laborers laid out to dry under the same sun which baked the clay of their buildings. But the simmering warmth which once scorched the surface of the skin of India was beginning to emanate from underneath. Growing pressure surrounding the emergence of the Muslim bloc of Pakistan had already been faced with debates over its legitimacy, fueling the migration of 15 million across borders drawn by their former settlers. In a final attempt to secure authority in the Global North, the wardens of the Empire handed over their keys to what would soon become the new ruler of the South Asian psyche: separatism. As the dynamic between Pakistan and India continues to be barraged with statements of ‘conflict,’ ‘tensions,’ and ‘violence’ for the 77th year since their independence, the notion of peace has become increasingly difficult to conscribe, often by virtue of the difficulty of ascribing an antecedent dilemma. Responses from impassioned citizens will often give the impression that the archetypal Pandora’s box which has erupted into the social fabric of the diaspora today may very well be just that- an artifice constructed from the traumas of the Partition for those profiting and in charge.
I came across a video stating that one Congresswoman’s total net worth ballooned from a mere $300,000 to $40 million in just four years. I thought politicians made a humble amount of money until I dug deeper into how U.S. politicians become mysteriously filthy rich after working as U.S. officials. Why is this? That question has driven me to do the legwork and uncover surprising truths.
As the list of countries haunted by genocides and war crimes grows—Palestine, Ukraine, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to name but a few—the notion of justice becomes increasingly translucent, mirroring the institutions that are supposed to champion it. With the International Court of Justice (ICJ) capturing headlines for South Africa's legal Case against Israel, we need to scrutinize another key player in the arena of international law: the International Criminal Court (ICC). This institution is tasked with bringing individuals to account for their roles in war crimes. Yet, as we delve deeper, we find the reality is often as ambiguous as the concept of justice itself, revealing a fine line between the idealistic pursuit of accountability and the practical challenges it faces. This situation demands a closer look at the ICC's operational efficacy and the broader implications for global justice and accountability.
Yemen, a nation entangled in the throes of a relentless civil war since 2015, finds itself grappling with a myriad of historical, political, and economic complexities. The conflict has become one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, captivating international attention. In this exploration, we delve into the roots of this turmoil, dissecting its historical antecedents, examining geopolitical influences, and shedding light on the humanitarian toll it has exacted. Readers, in general, often have this misconception that this conflict is somewhat of a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran or that the civil war is fought on a sectarian front. This article, however, disapproves of that and attempts to ascertain that the civil war occurred due to historical marginalization in terms of political imbalance and economic inequality.
Who was early 19th century America’s greatest general? Some may say the generals who eventually became presidents like William Henry Harrison or Zachary Taylor, but both men have their issues: Harrison died a month into his presidency while Taylor was part of President James K. Polk’s plan to “possibly” spark a war with Mexico. In the early 19th century, America’s greatest general was central to many major conflicts; it was this experience that made him the first commanding general of Union forces. However, he only held the job for six months, ultimately leaving the post due to his age. If we’re to understand how one man—Winfield Scott—became so influential, we must examine his life.
While humans desire to control the perception of their legacies, history offers examples where external factors change their legacies unpredictably. One example is Herbert Hoover – the 31st President of the United States (1929 - 1933). Before the Great Depression, he was an American hero for his efforts of feeding war-torn Europe during the late 1910s and as the Commerce Secretary during the 1920s. However, President Hoover’s failed response to the Depression overshadows his legacy. To understand Hoover’s success and failure, we must thoroughly examine his life.
