Social Issues

This is by no means an indictment on the National Health Service, rather a snapshot of how the Conservative Party has starved it of a fit-for-purpose budget, viciously privatised as much of the public services associated with its infrastructure and corporatised its upper strata.

Due to the economic and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, families are forced to sell their daughters in order to survive.

A simple explanation and summary for those who are confused about the discussions surrounding COP26.

To be sexually assaulted is often colloquially defined, and the trauma of being sexually assaulted swept under the rug by law enforcement, witnesses, and perpetrators. This article is about what it is like to be sexually assaulted from a firsthand perspective.

The average person consumes a total of 3,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity every year. How can we consume electricity more responsibly? What are energy labels, and how can they help?

Xenophobia, the fear of foreigners, is active in South Africa, and history sheds light on the reasons for it.

Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote Anne of Green Gables. Her life was fully documented in her private journals, giving us great insight into Victorian morality.

Are the various COVID vaccines controversial? Sure. Do I support them? Sure. Do I support people's right to choose whether they have the vaccine?

President Biden's obvious failures seem to mount daily, from the Southern Border to Afghanistan, but his biggest failure of all is his lack of action to counter Climate Change.

The much-loved children's book The Tiger Who Came To Tea by Judith Kerr has been accused of perpetuating gender stereotypes and inequalities which could lead to abuse and rape, say campaigners. This is my take on the argument.

The fashion statement of displaying underclothes or need behinds is rooted in rape and control issues.

For almost all of human history, all people enjoyed an equal share of resources; then inequality emerged to take a permanent place in society.

Monarch butterfly populations are in rapid decline. Find out why these iconic butterflies are in danger, and what you can do to save them.

On Sunday August 15th, Taliban forces took control of the capital city of Kabul, leaving women in fear for what is to come under the new rule.

A millioin unmarried pregnant women were forced to give up their children during the 20th century.

Women have historically suffered discrimination and oppression in society and even in religion. The Baha'i Faith though is a strong advocate of gender parity, the education of girls, empowerment of women and enhancement of female rights. It is a religion founded by Baha'u'llah in the 19th century.

Current growth rates in the population are unsustainable, but can we do anything to stem the growth?

Life in the middle of America is supposed to be safe, insulated from the coasts and diseases, far from where the maddening crowd is. Not anymore. With the annual summer influx of people from all across our country, it has become a hotbed for COVID-19.

A look into how virtue signalling does more harm than good, primarily stifling debate and preventing progress on social issues.

Many of the homeless in Bakersfield have sought refuge in the public parks. They provide a place with access to benches and shade, and even grills to cook food. Often there is access to water for hygiene or thirst. The parks represent a place where people can gather and feel safe.

Are humans facing near-term human extinction due to global warming? Some scientists believe we do face an existential threat from global warming as positive feedback loops kick in and increase the rate of global warming and its negative impacts.

For the homeless, home is where you can find it sometimes. This may mean an abandoned building or a public park. Here are some stories of some of Bakersfield's homeless. Some of these characters are amusing and unforgettable. Most of their stories are tragic.

News reports about anti-colonial changes in Canada that began in May 2021.

A Blue Ocean Event (BOE) is when the Arctic Ocean changes from being covered in ice year-round to being mostly ice-free blue water for a period of time during warm months. This will cause severe on humans and the environment.

In the past decade, India has seen a rise in sexual abuse and violence towards women and children. The hope is for the government to create mechanisms that address these issues.

The Big Cat Public Safety Act is one of the biggest pieces of legislation in a long time that could change the game for wildlife. The Senate Bill would protect big cats, prohibit private ownership of them, and end cub side attractions where people take pictures with them, hold them, and pet them.

The Uighurs are experiencing blatant human right abuses at the hands of the Chinese government. As such, they need someone to fight for them, to fight for their liberties, to fight for their safety.

Urban sprawl, the Urban Heat Island Effect, and green roofs in Atlanta.

The "Karen" seems to be a new part of the modern American vocabulary, Usually applied to middle-aged white females who seem to lash out at people who are going about their own business. Is this name warranted? Please read the entire article before you judge my piece.

The public school system, in its efforts to prepare students for adult life, in many cases is contributing to the opposite. Narrow course offerings and an overdone "support program" mentality make public education quite lackluster.

The small Italian island in the Mediterranean is the gateway for sub-Saharan African migrants trying to start new lives in Europe.

This is an article of advocacy for the wolf, a peek into the life of the Canis lupus. Sometimes, things are not always how they seem.

The truth behind the German Sect, Colonia Dignidad

Among America’s many evangelical preachers Kenneth Copeland is believed to be the richest.

Could the movement to liberate women have taken the wrong highway?

These quotes warn against embracing ageism in the church.They show how this divisive feature is likely to weaken, not strengthen, the effectiveness of the church and the faith of its members.

Join me for a lively discussion about economics and social status.

Why do some people cling to totally irrational beliefs as if their lives depended on them?

Natural disasters have existed over the last century and presented devastating effects.

Underneath the glitter was a scathing array of body shaming and sexualized products aimed at Millennial girls that have led to something of a revolt.

The pro-choice vs. pro-life debate is over; the pro-choice side won. We need to find ways to prevent abortions that have nothing to do with screaming matches or the Supreme Court.

The most important lesson from COVID-19 is the urgency to surmount another, more tragic pandemic: Ignorance

"Take eggs, for example. It doesn't matter whether they're white or brown on the outside. In the end, they're all the same on the inside."

I've had family members who joined cults. Here are some of the ways you can help your own family if you think they belong to a cult such as QAnon

South Africa is making progress in defeating the poaching of rhinoceroses.

As climate activists, it is not always easy to find in-depth information about climate change. Here are five areas in our daily life that we can take action in.

Lab grown meat is now available for sale, but how ethical is this new technology and would you eat it?

People have to stop using freedom as an excuse for not wearing masks.

Why does the state choose to ignore and hide the global crisis that is violence against women? I analyze the correlation between the predicament of systemic racism and existing as a woman in today's age and the effects of neocolonialism.

Among a new generation of young conservatives, addressing the substantial risks associated with global warming and the substantial climate change it's causing is becoming a priority.