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Compounded Punishment — Legal Stereotypes of Black American Protesters
An analysis of how systemic biases and legal stereotypes of Black criminality intersect within the justice system. Published May 31st, 2026 Written by Farrah Shawki Black stereotypes are not a novel concept. Born through the development of slavery and followed by racist cartoons during reconstruction, they persist into modern times through the Black criminality stereotypes leading to disparities in the justice system, coined “The New Jim Crow.” Modern technology has increas


How the Rights of Nature Movement is Shaping Wisconsin Law
An exploration of the growing legal battle in Wisconsin over the "Rights of Nature" movement. Published May 30th, 2026 Written by Emily Tschudy For decades, the Rights of Nature movement has been slowly forming a web between cultural, legal, political and ethical worldviews. The Rights of Nature approach elevates natural entities to a status of legal personhood and grants nature the right to not simply exist, but to flourish. Furthermore, the basis for these rights are derive


Oil, Endangered Species, and National Security: The Legal Battle Between the NRDC and the God Squad
An analysis of the high-stakes legal battle between the NRDC and the Federal Government Published May 29th, 2026 Written by Emily Tschudy The Endangered Species Act is widely considered one of the strongest pieces of legislation employed by the United States. The strength of this law can be attributed to its history of success in species restoration as well as its rigorous operative processes. Of all the components fundamental to the ESA, the God Squad committee — labeled aft


Sports Diplomacy: More Than a Game
An analysis of sports and its intersection with geopolitical issues Published May 20th, 2026 Written by Tristan Carrington Throughout the last century, international sports bodies have largely insisted that politics should remain outside sports. Sports governing bodies such as FIFA and the International Olympic Committee routinely affirm their commitment to neutrality regarding politics in sports. Despite these claims, numerous instances have occurred that suggest the opposit
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