During the late nineteenth century, the United States sought to dismantle Native American sovereign nations through a property grab-and-sale known as land allocation.[1] The General Allotment Act, or Dawes Act,[2] […]
Lost amid the chaos of the longest federal government shutdown in American history is the lapse in funding for E-Verify, a focal point of immigration reform proposals.[1] E-Verify is an […]
Professional tennis champion Serena Williams shocked the media after revealing that she nearly lost her life due to complications following the birth of her first daughter last fall.[1] Many people […]
The 115th Congress may claim to have an uptick in productivity, but a landmark piece of legislation seems to be falling to the wayside.[1] The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), […]
Child, early and forced marriage, or child marriage, is a pernicious threat to adolescent girls that perpetuates poverty, prevents formal education, creates health ramifications and can contribute to violence. Child, […]
The prescription opioid and heroin crisis is one of the most significant public health crises facing the United States. On average, 115 Americans die each day from opioid overdoses.[1] Hospital […]