As I enjoyed my morning coffee and read the news at my kitchen table, I was taken aback to find myself indirectly accused of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. My supposed offense? Working with a surrogate to try and have a child after undergoing cancer treatment. In her op-ed titled “Commercial surrogacy bill further erodes …
Within the community, a corner of two residential roads is home to a group of beautiful, mature trees that serve as a gathering spot and an important community hub. These trees are beloved by the community, and are protected by tree protection orders. They were granted as a gift to the community in perpetuity in …
As the summer heat continues to beat down on us, it’s hard to imagine the impending chill that weather forecasters warn is coming. However, it’s equally challenging to fathom the scale of chaos that transport unions are promising to unleash next week. The RMT union’s planned walkouts on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday will likely bring …
Boris Johnson’s time as British prime minister was mired in Brexit negotiations fraught with bad faith and disregard for lockdown rules during the pandemic, eroding public trust. His departure from the political sphere is unlikely to have a significant impact in Ireland, where he was deemed unreliable and failed to deliver on promises made to …
As the top policymaking committee of the US Federal Reserve meets, the central bank finds itself facing three less-than-ideal options for interest rates. The one it appears most likely to take, a “skip” maintaining rates while expecting to resume hikes at the next meeting, may be the least desirable. While the approach may grant officials …
As President Donald Trump looks ahead to the United States’ semiquincentennial in 2026, he envisions a year-long “birthday party” to celebrate the occasion. However, writer David Leonard argues that Trump’s vision for the celebration oversimplifies the nation’s complex history and fails to address its ongoing struggles with issues like racism and discrimination. Leonard suggests that …
The murder ballad has been kept alive both musically and literally in the American South, where it has been a part of the folk traditions since its origins in the British Isles. Its earliest versions were cautionary tales that warned young women about the dangers of unsanctioned sexuality. This fascination with violence against women has …
As I rode along Commonwealth Avenue at 60 kilometers per hour, I had the pleasure of being a passenger and happened upon a vendor holding several Philippine flags. It served as a strong reminder that June 12th was fast approaching, and we needed to purchase one quickly. I recalled my late father’s annual tradition of …
As electronic transactions continue to gain popularity, more and more businesses are integrating gratuity prompts into their systems, or “tip screens.” While this serves as a convenient reminder for customers to leave a tip, it can cause discomfort for service workers who assist them. According to a Starbucks employee who spoke anonymously to Insider, the …
The rise in unlawful child labor at workplaces throughout the United States is a consequential outcome of Vice President Kamala Harris’s anti-enforcement policy, which she put forth during her time in Congress. This policy has been included in all funding bills for the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) since 2019, and it is up …