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legal reform

Indonesia's Legal Leap: A Mixed Bag of Progress and Concern

January 3, 2026

Indonesia has finally bid farewell to its old Dutch colonial criminal code. This change is a big deal because the country has been using this outdated law for over 80 years. The new penal code, known as the KUHP, is a massive 345-page document that aims to reflect modern Indonesian values and cultur

politics

A Bold Stand Against Street Harassment: Mexico's President Takes Action

November 6, 2025

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum made headlines when she decided to press charges against a man who groped her on the street. This incident, captured on video, sparked a national conversation about women's safety and the legal protections available to them. The man, identified as Uriel Rivera M

opinion

Death Penalty Revival: Does It Really Make North Carolina Safer?

October 28, 2025

North Carolina has brought back the death penalty after a 20-year break, thanks to Iryna's Law. This law came about after the sad murder of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on the Charlotte light rail. The law has some good parts, like making mental health checks mandatory and reviewing how people are rel

crime

South Carolina's Gun Violence: A Growing Concern

October 19, 2025

South Carolina has seen a lot of gun violence lately. In just the past few weeks, many people have been shot. Some of these shootings were big news. Others were not. But every life lost is important. In one weekend, four people were killed, and many more were hurt. The sheriff thinks it was a fight

politics

South Africa's Silent Struggle: Why Conversion Therapy Still Exists

October 17, 2025

South Africa is known for its progressive stance on LGBTQ+ rights, but there's a big problem that's often overlooked. The country hasn't banned conversion therapy, which is a major issue. Conversion therapy is when people try to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity. It's widely see

politics

Singapore's Online LGBTQ+ Talks: A Decade in Review

October 10, 2025

Singapore is a place where old and new ideas mix in interesting ways. The country is very tech-savvy, but it still has a law from colonial times that makes homosexuality illegal. This law, called Section 377A, was not strictly enforced, but it was still there. It was like a reminder of what society

politics

Silencing Workers: The End of Secret Deals?

July 8, 2025

A big change is coming to how companies handle complaints. Soon, bosses won't be able to use secret deals to stop workers from talking about sexual misconduct or discrimination at work. This change is part of a new law expected to pass later this year. These secret deals, called non-disclosure agre

education

Medical Students and Teachers: What Do They Think About Donating Bodies for Science?

July 7, 2025

In Italy, giving one's body to science after death is a relatively new concept. A recent study looked into what medical students and teachers think about this idea. The study found that most people in this group are open to the idea, but there are some interesting factors that influence their decisi

politics

Five Years On: The Unfinished Fight Against Police Immunity

May 26, 2025

Five years have passed since George Floyd's death. This event sparked a wave of support for changing a legal rule called "qualified immunity. " This rule often shields police officers from being held accountable, even when they break the law. Many people hoped this would lead to big changes. However