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Charged Affairs, 2019
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The United States’ response to the devastating attacks of September 11th demonstrated a simple me... more The United States’ response to the devastating attacks of September 11th demonstrated a simple message: America will not be destroyed by brute force. The United States’ vast resources and responsive resiliency make it difficult for terrorist organizations to attack the country with conventional means. However, an attack on US agriculture could elicit fear, anxiety, loss of faith in government, and psychological trauma amongst the general public, all of which could threaten the country in profound ways.
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Advancements in the sciences, such as biology and chemistry, enhance life on Earth substantially.... more Advancements in the sciences, such as biology and chemistry, enhance life on Earth substantially. However, the same scientists, equipment, and tacit knowledge responsible for such advancements may have a dual-use effect. In 2004, the National Research Council said of the growing issues caused by the destructive applications of technology: “The tension between the spread of technologies that protect us and the spread of technologies that threaten us is the crux of the dilemma.” Indeed, when it comes to threats, the proliferation of biological weapons should be a major concern. According to the Nuclear Threat Initiative, “Gram-for-gram, biological weapons are the deadliest weapons ever produced.”
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“Nothing stops a bullet like a job,” Greg Boyle.
Boyle stated, “In a city where often men and wo... more “Nothing stops a bullet like a job,” Greg Boyle.
Boyle stated, “In a city where often men and women plan their funerals and not their futures, hope is a foreign thing … we will, in fact, stand up to the demonized, so that the demonizing will stop.”
One thing is for certain — judgment and hatred never helped anyone, and gang rehabilitation is a way to combat these emotions.
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Life is busy. Life is chaotic. Life is messy. What is out of sight is out of mind, good or bad, a... more Life is busy. Life is chaotic. Life is messy. What is out of sight is out of mind, good or bad, and the opposite of love is indifference.
Throughout history, extraordinary men and women have reminded humanity of the importance of human rights issues or certain aspects of life. These extraordinary individuals enlighten the world, giving sight to those that were previously blind to the world’s heartache.
“It is equally important to fight indifference and the attitude that ‘it’s no concern of mine.'” Elie Wiesel saw the struggle against indifference as a struggle for peace. In his words, “The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference.”
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The Borgen Blog , 2017
The Rohingya are the most persecuted people in the world. The population has lived in Myanmar for... more The Rohingya are the most persecuted people in the world. The population has lived in Myanmar for centuries, but the government continues to view the people as illegal immigrants. Across the border, Bangladesh believes the group is Burmese. Thus, the population is stateless.
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ABUJA — In the midst of hell, humans have two choices. You may let your environment define you or... more ABUJA — In the midst of hell, humans have two choices. You may let your environment define you or to you may define your environment. Unlike other species, humans have the capacity for a great comeback, despite all odds.
One woman looked beyond her place in society, beyond her fear and beyond her personal ambition.
One voice lifted among many… What do I do to conquer this violence? What can one person do to make this society better?
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The Borgen Project Magazine , 2017
Happiness has become the million-dollar question. What causes happiness? What is the root of happ... more Happiness has become the million-dollar question. What causes happiness? What is the root of happiness? This is not necessarily a new question, as mankind has long pondered happiness and fulfillment.
Socrates, Aristotle and the Bible each discuss joy and happiness. Socrates was among the first to suggest that happiness could be achieved through human action. However, happiness was considered to be rare and cherished. Aristotle enshrines happiness as a central purpose of human life. The King James Bible states, in Psalms 144:15, “Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord.” In this verse, happiness is described as a permanent characteristic of a human being.
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The Borgen Project Blog , 2017
Foreign aid is a topic that stirs controversy, with each side maintaining significant weight in t... more Foreign aid is a topic that stirs controversy, with each side maintaining significant weight in their argument.
“You know the excuses: We can’t afford foreign aid anymore, or we’re wasting money pouring it into these poor countries, or we can’t buy friends—other countries just take the money and dislike us for giving it. Well, all these excuses are just that, excuses—and they’re dead wrong,” Ronald Reagan said in 1987.
The United States’ stance on foreign aid changes with each administration. The phrase, “you are damned if you do, you are damned if you don’t” comes to mind.
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Angelina Jolie made international adoption trendy, but humanity's capacity to love is never out o... more Angelina Jolie made international adoption trendy, but humanity's capacity to love is never out of style.
International adoption is not simply a child coming to the United States; it is so much more. The adoption process is an exchange of cultures. The journey to a happy family is a grueling and emotionally painful two to three years. The prospective parents remain at the mercy of the birth parents, a foreign court system and lawyers. This lack of control can be hard to bear.
In order to understand international adoption, the transformation and eventual reformation of orphanages within the United States is imperative to grasp.
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Throughout the United States and Europe, education can seem like a chore for some families. To th... more Throughout the United States and Europe, education can seem like a chore for some families. To those living in poverty around the world, putting on the school uniform is the embodiment of dignity and pride. Entering the classroom is the first step in breaking the cycle of poverty and domestic abuse, as well as providing hope to dreams.
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The Borgen Magazine , 2017
The developed world should not only be focused on the spread of technology throughout the develop... more The developed world should not only be focused on the spread of technology throughout the developing world; Instead, NGOs should focus on nourishing the children’s fundamental education, foreign language skills, trade skills, sexual education and other necessary skills for life.
Education is the process of imparting general knowledge while bolstering the child’s self-esteem, not simply grouping all children together and standardizing their education. Although technology is a beneficial resource in many scenarios, the tech revolution may need to leave the education industry in order for students to get the versatility they truly need.
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Since 1990, Bosnia and Herzegovina has been in a constant state of change. This change has brough... more Since 1990, Bosnia and Herzegovina has been in a constant state of change. This change has brought chaos and death into the world of its citizens. Although the country has tried to adapt, its economy remains slow in bouncing back. According to Plan International, there are five keys to decreasing poverty that should become upmost priorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina: quality education, access to health care, water and sanitation, economic security and child participation.
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War scars a population for decades after the final bullet flies. For the majority of the time, wa... more War scars a population for decades after the final bullet flies. For the majority of the time, war is discriminatory, as opposing sides aim to kill each other but not the civilian population. Landmines and cluster munitions do not discriminate, and are incapable of identifying a civilian from a soldier. When the war ends, mines do not turn off but remain active for decades, causing generations to suffer. It is the world’s responsibility to increase funding for the clearing of mines to alleviate the suffering of future generations.
Princess Diana of Wales was the first celebrity to bring attention to the horror of mines, as well as the need to increase funding for the clearing of mines. Her trip to Bosnia, volunteer work in hospitals and her choice to walk through a mine zone brought much attention to the world. Living in fear during a war is one thing. However, Diana felt there was no reason for a population to continually live in fear and suffer after the end of a war.
Prince Harry spoke at the reception stating his goal to rid the world of landmines by 2025. “Even if the world decided tomorrow to ban these weapons, this terrible legacy of mines already in the earth would continue to plague the poor nations of the globe,” Harry said, quoting his mother, Diana.
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Awareness regarding the global trade of human trafficking has increased as the cause has been tak... more Awareness regarding the global trade of human trafficking has increased as the cause has been taken up by various celebrities. Awareness is valuable when combatting any type of human rights abuse. However, as long as forced labor is considered an economic choice for subcontractors within their supply chains, modern day slavery will never end.
More than any board of directors or president, the consumer has the loudest voice when speaking to a corporation. Consumers must buy items with a human rights perspectives. Human trafficking and tainted objects are only a credit card swipe away.
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Whether used as a tool for learning, a window to knowledge or a portal to share thoughts, the use... more Whether used as a tool for learning, a window to knowledge or a portal to share thoughts, the use of technology in Africa has drastically risen in the last decade. Precision farming methods have improved farm productivity and reduced input waste by using analytics to facilitate data-driven farming practices for small-scale farmers. However, much technology, investment, creative thinking and science is needed to feed the population of 2050. Technology, knowledge and innovation should be praised and rewarded in any country.
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How can a child soldier reintegrate into society after such trauma? The stories of child soldiers... more How can a child soldier reintegrate into society after such trauma? The stories of child soldiers vary depending on the war, region and specific circumstances.
However, their rehabilitation and “life after” stories seem to hold similar value. Ishmael, a child soldier, believes the goal of rehabilitation is not to forget everything from time as a child soldier. He stated, “sometimes some of these things don’t need to be washed out of you, as most people will think.”
The key to happiness is integration back into the community through awareness and education to community members, as well as rehabilitation programs, vocational training and counseling provided for the victim.
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The Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality (CPI), a nonpartisan research center, is monitoring... more The Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality (CPI), a nonpartisan research center, is monitoring trends in poverty and inequality, developing policy and explaining the root causes of poverty. This education begins in the classroom and finishes in the field, such as rural villages in Africa. The Center supports research students and established scholars in the field. All research is published in CPI’s magazine Pathways, which will likely become the new fact-based journal on poverty, inequality, income, discrimination and more.
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In the last two decades, international organizations and nonprofits have turned their attention t... more In the last two decades, international organizations and nonprofits have turned their attention toward the right to a childhood. Children are vulnerable not only due to their age but also due to their lack of resources, low education and inability to effectively communicate. This combination has left children susceptible to child labor, child marriage and sex trafficking, forcing them to grow up quickly without a childhood. More must be done to harmonize regional, international and local laws to clearly define the age of a child in order to prevent confusion and children slipping through the system in order to allow every child the right to a childhood.
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Serbia’s attempt for accession into the European Union has brought much attention to its domestic... more Serbia’s attempt for accession into the European Union has brought much attention to its domestic issues, including human rights in Serbia. EU negotiations, starting in January of 2014, have not improved the situation in Serbia. In fact, the situation is deteriorating further regarding the most marginalized and discriminated groups, including the Roma people, Albanians and the LGBT community. In regards to domestic issues, police brutality is a consistent problem. Although the government carries the responsibility to protect, the Serbian government is sadly also responsible for much of the discrimination.
The Serbian government must stop prioritizing ethnicity; instead, the government should view every Serbian as a citizen of Serbia, whether LGBT, Albanian, Roma or Orthodox.
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Boyle stated, “In a city where often men and women plan their funerals and not their futures, hope is a foreign thing … we will, in fact, stand up to the demonized, so that the demonizing will stop.”
One thing is for certain — judgment and hatred never helped anyone, and gang rehabilitation is a way to combat these emotions.
Throughout history, extraordinary men and women have reminded humanity of the importance of human rights issues or certain aspects of life. These extraordinary individuals enlighten the world, giving sight to those that were previously blind to the world’s heartache.
“It is equally important to fight indifference and the attitude that ‘it’s no concern of mine.'” Elie Wiesel saw the struggle against indifference as a struggle for peace. In his words, “The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference.”
One woman looked beyond her place in society, beyond her fear and beyond her personal ambition.
One voice lifted among many… What do I do to conquer this violence? What can one person do to make this society better?
Socrates, Aristotle and the Bible each discuss joy and happiness. Socrates was among the first to suggest that happiness could be achieved through human action. However, happiness was considered to be rare and cherished. Aristotle enshrines happiness as a central purpose of human life. The King James Bible states, in Psalms 144:15, “Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord.” In this verse, happiness is described as a permanent characteristic of a human being.
“You know the excuses: We can’t afford foreign aid anymore, or we’re wasting money pouring it into these poor countries, or we can’t buy friends—other countries just take the money and dislike us for giving it. Well, all these excuses are just that, excuses—and they’re dead wrong,” Ronald Reagan said in 1987.
The United States’ stance on foreign aid changes with each administration. The phrase, “you are damned if you do, you are damned if you don’t” comes to mind.
International adoption is not simply a child coming to the United States; it is so much more. The adoption process is an exchange of cultures. The journey to a happy family is a grueling and emotionally painful two to three years. The prospective parents remain at the mercy of the birth parents, a foreign court system and lawyers. This lack of control can be hard to bear.
In order to understand international adoption, the transformation and eventual reformation of orphanages within the United States is imperative to grasp.
Education is the process of imparting general knowledge while bolstering the child’s self-esteem, not simply grouping all children together and standardizing their education. Although technology is a beneficial resource in many scenarios, the tech revolution may need to leave the education industry in order for students to get the versatility they truly need.
Princess Diana of Wales was the first celebrity to bring attention to the horror of mines, as well as the need to increase funding for the clearing of mines. Her trip to Bosnia, volunteer work in hospitals and her choice to walk through a mine zone brought much attention to the world. Living in fear during a war is one thing. However, Diana felt there was no reason for a population to continually live in fear and suffer after the end of a war.
Prince Harry spoke at the reception stating his goal to rid the world of landmines by 2025. “Even if the world decided tomorrow to ban these weapons, this terrible legacy of mines already in the earth would continue to plague the poor nations of the globe,” Harry said, quoting his mother, Diana.
More than any board of directors or president, the consumer has the loudest voice when speaking to a corporation. Consumers must buy items with a human rights perspectives. Human trafficking and tainted objects are only a credit card swipe away.
However, their rehabilitation and “life after” stories seem to hold similar value. Ishmael, a child soldier, believes the goal of rehabilitation is not to forget everything from time as a child soldier. He stated, “sometimes some of these things don’t need to be washed out of you, as most people will think.”
The key to happiness is integration back into the community through awareness and education to community members, as well as rehabilitation programs, vocational training and counseling provided for the victim.
The Serbian government must stop prioritizing ethnicity; instead, the government should view every Serbian as a citizen of Serbia, whether LGBT, Albanian, Roma or Orthodox.
Boyle stated, “In a city where often men and women plan their funerals and not their futures, hope is a foreign thing … we will, in fact, stand up to the demonized, so that the demonizing will stop.”
One thing is for certain — judgment and hatred never helped anyone, and gang rehabilitation is a way to combat these emotions.
Throughout history, extraordinary men and women have reminded humanity of the importance of human rights issues or certain aspects of life. These extraordinary individuals enlighten the world, giving sight to those that were previously blind to the world’s heartache.
“It is equally important to fight indifference and the attitude that ‘it’s no concern of mine.'” Elie Wiesel saw the struggle against indifference as a struggle for peace. In his words, “The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference.”
One woman looked beyond her place in society, beyond her fear and beyond her personal ambition.
One voice lifted among many… What do I do to conquer this violence? What can one person do to make this society better?
Socrates, Aristotle and the Bible each discuss joy and happiness. Socrates was among the first to suggest that happiness could be achieved through human action. However, happiness was considered to be rare and cherished. Aristotle enshrines happiness as a central purpose of human life. The King James Bible states, in Psalms 144:15, “Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord.” In this verse, happiness is described as a permanent characteristic of a human being.
“You know the excuses: We can’t afford foreign aid anymore, or we’re wasting money pouring it into these poor countries, or we can’t buy friends—other countries just take the money and dislike us for giving it. Well, all these excuses are just that, excuses—and they’re dead wrong,” Ronald Reagan said in 1987.
The United States’ stance on foreign aid changes with each administration. The phrase, “you are damned if you do, you are damned if you don’t” comes to mind.
International adoption is not simply a child coming to the United States; it is so much more. The adoption process is an exchange of cultures. The journey to a happy family is a grueling and emotionally painful two to three years. The prospective parents remain at the mercy of the birth parents, a foreign court system and lawyers. This lack of control can be hard to bear.
In order to understand international adoption, the transformation and eventual reformation of orphanages within the United States is imperative to grasp.
Education is the process of imparting general knowledge while bolstering the child’s self-esteem, not simply grouping all children together and standardizing their education. Although technology is a beneficial resource in many scenarios, the tech revolution may need to leave the education industry in order for students to get the versatility they truly need.
Princess Diana of Wales was the first celebrity to bring attention to the horror of mines, as well as the need to increase funding for the clearing of mines. Her trip to Bosnia, volunteer work in hospitals and her choice to walk through a mine zone brought much attention to the world. Living in fear during a war is one thing. However, Diana felt there was no reason for a population to continually live in fear and suffer after the end of a war.
Prince Harry spoke at the reception stating his goal to rid the world of landmines by 2025. “Even if the world decided tomorrow to ban these weapons, this terrible legacy of mines already in the earth would continue to plague the poor nations of the globe,” Harry said, quoting his mother, Diana.
More than any board of directors or president, the consumer has the loudest voice when speaking to a corporation. Consumers must buy items with a human rights perspectives. Human trafficking and tainted objects are only a credit card swipe away.
However, their rehabilitation and “life after” stories seem to hold similar value. Ishmael, a child soldier, believes the goal of rehabilitation is not to forget everything from time as a child soldier. He stated, “sometimes some of these things don’t need to be washed out of you, as most people will think.”
The key to happiness is integration back into the community through awareness and education to community members, as well as rehabilitation programs, vocational training and counseling provided for the victim.
The Serbian government must stop prioritizing ethnicity; instead, the government should view every Serbian as a citizen of Serbia, whether LGBT, Albanian, Roma or Orthodox.
First Joint Paper between Harvard and the Middlebury Institute
The primary purpose of the paper is to present a well-documented set of coding data to support the burgeoning quantitative literature on the causes and consequences of nuclear proliferation. The intent is to help to build consensus among nuclear proliferation researchers on the timing and extent of nuclear proliferation activities across the nuclear age, as well as more clearly identify where and why some scholars may differ on certain junctures of that history. This paper codes behavior, provides rationales and documentation for the codings, highlights plausible alternate codings where relevant, and identifies discrepancies between its codings and those of other scholars. The paper should also be a useful reference for scholars, students, and others looking for succinct and well-documented summaries of the proliferation activities of various states.
Clemson University is very fortunate to have Brianna Lombardozzi as a Fraternity and Sorority Advisor.