By Cassandra Yany Teen Pregnancy in the United States In 2018, the birth rate among women aged 15 to 19 years in the United States was less than half of what it was in 2008, which was 41.5 births per 1,000 girls, as stated by the Pew Research Center. In 2017, 194,377 babies were born […]
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The Canary in the Constitutional Mine Is Gasping
By Marilyn M. Singleton, MD, JD Constitution Day passed us by without the celebration it richly deserved. Limiting the powers of the federal government is at the core of our Constitution. Ten years ago, the Affordable Care Act tested the limits of federal powers. The barely-noticed federal takeover of student loans, the mandated purchase of health […]
Japan’s Political Future Increasingly Murky
By Elle Grant In a surprising turn of events, Japan’s current era of politics has come to an end following the sudden resignation of Shinzo Abe, the country’s longest serving prime minister. Abe attributes his step-down due to serious health issues related to colitis, a chronic intestinal disease His departure leaves the highest-ranking political position […]
The War on Journalism
by Justin Lyons What a time it is to be a journalist. During an era in which news is a divisive, politicized topic, one man seems to have been spearheading the charge against modern media. That’s what a brand new documentary from Juan Passarelli aims to cover, at least in part. “The War on Journalism […]
Study Shows State-By-State Reopenings Exacerbate COVID
As Summer vacations end in Europe and in the United States and students return to college campuses and primary schools worldwide, fresh waves of COVID infections are causing renewed restrictions after loosening in the Spring and Summer. However, a new study shows that this uncoordinated opening, closing, and reopening of states and counties, is making […]
Black Male Leaders x Biden
USA Today reported Monday that Black male leaders penned an open letter to presidential candidate Joe Biden to say that he will lose the election if he does not select a Black woman as his running mate. According to USA Today, the letter came from more than 100 activists, leaders, preachers and celebrities. Some candidates […]
Thomson Reuters Foundation x Omidyar Network
The Thomson Reuters Foundation has joined forces with Omidyar Network to document the devastating effects of COVID-19 on millions of people around the globe. Using photography and journalism, COVID-19: The Bigger Picture aims to tell the stories of those most affected and most vulnerable to the pandemic that has changed the lifestyles of each person […]
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Orlando
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced today that Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Orlando has been honored as the brand’s 2019 Global Dealer of the Year. This prestigious award was bestowed on the business for its work in delivering the best-in-the-world owner experience to Rolls-Royce Motor Car owners in Central Florida. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Orlando, part of Fields Auto […]
Projected NBA Revenue
Data gathered by Safe Betting Sites shows that the NBA sponsorship revenue over the past decade amounts to about $9.24 billion. According to the data, the revenue is projected to grow by 159.33% between 2010 and 2020. Sponsorship revenue to peak during 2019/20 season. The revenue will be highest during the current 2019/20 season at […]
Global Though Leader on Ending Racism
George Floyd’s murder ignited a wave of national and global protests demanding justice and change, including police reform and reparations for Black Americans. Structural Racism is not exclusive to the United States. Racism is clearly a global problem. In a new interview with C.M. Rubin, Michael Baran, the Co-Author of Subtle Acts of Exclusion, says […]