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“Beyond the Healthcare Hurdles”

September 23, 2024

The United States has a long way to go when it comes to providing quality healthcare to its citizens. A recent report compared the country's healthcare system to nine other high-income nations, and the results were dismal. The US ranked last in overall healthcare, with only a few bright spots. The

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The Fentanyl Paradox: Why Utah's Overdose Crisis Defies National Trends

September 21, 2024

Utah is part of a unique group of states that are bucking the national trend of a decline in fatal overdoses. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a 10.6% drop in overdose deaths across the US, Utah's overdose deaths have increased by 8.08%. This anomaly is particularly

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Health Care: A Tale of Two Worlds

September 20, 2024

Health care is a vital aspect of human life, and in many developed countries, it's a fundamental right. However, the United States stands out as a stark exception. Despite spending the most on health care, Americans are sicker, die younger, and struggle to afford essential health care. A recent repo

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The Speed Limit Enigma: Why Enforcement Matters

September 17, 2024

Imagine driving on a highway with no speed limit signs, no traffic police, and no restrictions. Sounds chaotic, right? Yet, this is the reality for many drivers in Dallas, where speed limits are often ignored. The Texas Department of Transportation has recently lowered speed limits on several roads

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Unhinged Antisemitic Rhetoric: Trump's Divisive Comments Spark Outrage

September 15, 2024

The White House has slammed former President Donald Trump's recent comments, accusing him of spreading antisemitic stereotypes and toxic, false stereotypes that threaten fellow citizens. Trump's remarks, made on a radio show, claimed that any Jewish person who votes for Democrats "hates their religi

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When Trauma Meets Courage: US Gymnasts Speak Out Against Larry Nassar

September 15, 2024

The trauma inflicted on these gymnasts goes far beyond the physical abuse. It's about the emotional scars, the trust betrayed, and the sense of powerlessness that can linger long after the abuse has ended. It's about the silence that was forced upon them, and the courage it took to break that silenc

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The Life and Legacy of an American-Turkish Activist: A Ray of Sunshine Silenced by Israeli Fire

September 15, 2024

Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old American-Turkish activist, was laid to rest in her family's hometown in southwestern Turkey, wrapped in the Turkish flag and carried by soldiers in a ceremony typically reserved for fallen troops. Her tragic death serves as a stark reminder of the escalating violence

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Sexual Assault: A Statewide Epidemic, But What's Being Done?

September 12, 2024

South Carolina's Department of Public Health has been awarded a $925,389 grant from the United States Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women to support sexual assault survivors. The grant will cover two years and aims to provide services to those affected by sexual assault, increas

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Is Mexico Barreling Towards a One-Party State?

September 12, 2024

Mexico's recent election has sent shockwaves throughout the country, with Morena, the party of outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), dominating the polls. But beneath the surface, a more sinister trend is emerging. AMLO's judicial reform package, designed to give the party greater c

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The Unreliable Crime Rate Debate: Chasing Statistics in the Dark

September 12, 2024

The debate around crime rates is heating up, but are we really getting an accurate picture? The FBI changed the way it gathers crime data in 2021, which led to some major cities, where crime is more prevalent, missing from the statistics. This means we're only getting a partial picture of crime rate