Wednesday, May 1, 2024
In May 2023, at the 118th Congress, Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) introduced the bicameral RESTORE Act with Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN). The RESTORE Act, which stands for Re-entry Support Through Opportunities for Resources and Essentials, is a policy that tackles food insecurity of incarcerated individuals. This […]
Two weeks ago, we featured an enlightening article discussing the mistreatment of betta fish — and since then, I decided I needed to follow up with another animal whose life is plagued by misconceptions: the hamster. You’ve seen varieties of hamsters in pet stores from “teddy bear” hamsters (Syrian) to […]
Whether or not you are a Starbucks fan, you could easily recognize their iconic siren logo seen on every drink, whether it be plastic cups for iced drinks or cardboard sleeves. However, the company is planning an attempt to remove these famous cups by 2030 in order to follow the […]
It’s fear. Fear drives parents like Frederick K. Short Jr. to sue school districts that refuse to repeal Policy 5756. Policy 5756 was signed into law in 2017 by former Gov. Chris Christie, guided by the New Jersey’s Department of Education, in regard to the safety and protection of the […]
Spirit Halloween and similar Halloween-themed stores are known for selling cheaply made decorations and costumes, making them a common choice due to their convenience and price. Most of these items, including costumes and decorations, are made from different types of oil-based plastic and they are meant to be used or […]
The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is a United Nations resolution that was adopted by the General Assembly on November 20, 1989. The CRC is composed of 54 articles and proclaims that children, defined as people under 18, should be protected from violence and abuse, be able […]
Taylor Swift has not only overwhelmed social media threads, music streaming platforms and many stages: she has now conquered the movie theater. “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” film has amassed millions of dollars in box office revenue, climbing to the top as the highest grossing concert film domestically. Swifties, as […]
As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. Ira Latham, a father of four in Arizona’s Higley Unified School District, stuck to this as he stripped down to a crop top and booty shorts at a board meeting. Recognizing that this newly shown attire was not appropriate for the […]
Imagine you are going to adopt a dog. However, once you walk into the adoption center, your heart freezes in your chest. The dogs are all kept in tiny little cages, ones they have spent their whole lives in because they can technically survive in such a small space. Wouldn’t […]
Earlier this week, Robert T. Lougy, a judge from the New Jersey Superior Court, ruled that the state of New Jersey has failed to address racial segregation in public K through 12 schools, and “the state had an ‘attitude of helplessness’” when facing the task of solving this problem. This […]
