By Jihan Jude 2017 was one of the most dangerous years for journalists living in Mexico. About one journalist or photographer per month was brutally killed. In fact, these killings have been organized and prevalent since 2012, when the Mexican government created a program, the Mechanism to Protect Human Rights Defenders and Journalists, in order […]

By: Geoffrey Marcus With some of the highest rates of cannabis use globally, along with an increase in organized crime from illegal cannabis dealing, the Government of Canada has decided to intervene and propose much needed regulations. On April 13, 2017, Canada proposed Bill C-45, which will legalize marijuana on a national level sometime in […]

By: Rachael Kratz On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico as a Category four hurricane, with winds reaching 155 miles per hour. As the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in almost 90 years, Hurricane Maria left millions without power. Further, parts of Puerto Rico reported nearly 35 inches of rain, resulting […]

By: Elaine Kussurelis On November 8th, the U.S. government announced sanctions that will make it more difficult for Americans to travel to and do business in Cuba. The restrictions, which implement President Trump’s June 2017 policy speech, took effect on November 9th. They are aimed at restricting American tourism and trade practices that benefit the […]