Completing the narrative: updates on big headlines

Stories of fires in the Amazon erupted late this past summer, as the media sparked the interests of activists around the world. The Los Angeles Times said that the fires were believed to be intentionally started by farmers to clear land for pasture or crops, and have since grown into an issue of international concern.  G7 countries pledged $20 million of aid for affected countries, but Brazil refused ...

Venezuela had a time of deep instability in mid-2019, as they had two people claiming to be president. Nicolas Maduro was elected president, but Juan Guaido claimed that the election was corrupt. As head of the national assembly, Guaido would become president in such a case. Guaido is backed by many countries, including the U.S.  More concerning, however, is the resulting weak economy. Hyperin...

Throughout the Canadian federal election, the formerly spotless record of Justin Trudeau was tainted. It was discovered that he had donned blackface several times, once while teaching at a private school in 2001. Moreover, he installed a pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific Coast, meant to easily transport oil. The New York Times explained that many voters saw this as a billion dollar statement of h...

In the past year, both India and Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage, spurring celebration around the world. But the majority of countries have not made this change, and it is unclear if it is on the horizon.  Japan has recently faced an influx of LGBT+ awareness. The New York Times recently  reported that 13 same-sex couples are now suing the country for the right to vote. It also said that for...