Not long after the Writers Guild of America’s strike began in May, Eugene Ramos started walking the picket lines twice a week. Ramos, an animation writer, dons sunglasses and a baseball cap as his “war” gear to combat the LA sunshine. While not a member of unions negotiating new contracts with major studios, Ramos is …
The Elusive Search for Effective Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa In the 1970s, various medications including lithium, zinc, THC, and anti-anxiety drugs were tried to treat anorexia nervosa. However, none of these attempts were successful in helping patients with the disorder overcome rigid thought patterns and regain a healthy weight. Even widely prescribed drugs like Prozac …
On Labor Day, the weather in the United States ranged from a high of under 90 degrees from Minnesota to Louisiana. It’s important to note that this scorching heat is not an isolated incident. In fact, nearly one-third of Americans are currently under heat alerts. This summer has been nothing short of devastating in terms …
Europe and the United States are facing a significant and potentially historic rupture in their international relations. NATO, which has been a pillar of global security since 1949, may collapse by 2025 due to fundamental differences in outlook between the Republican Party in the US and Europe’s security concerns. This collapse would likely be triggered …
On Thursday, August 13, 1987, the first wave of syringes was discovered on New Jersey beaches. It was a shocking sight, as hundreds of unmarked hypodermic needles, along with vials and prescription bottles, washed ashore along a 50-mile stretch during the peak tourist season. Governor Thomas Kean, known for his environmentalist views, quickly took action …
Abortion access, gun safety, immigrant treatment, safety net size, voting ease, and LGBTQ rights are just a few policy issues that have caused a significant divide between red and blue states over the past thirty years. This divide has not only affected taxes, benefits, and government interactions, but also the cost of housing. Blue states, …
Heather Sullivan had spent years dealing with her son Sawyer’s eczema. From a young age, his body would be covered in itchy rashes that were painful and uncomfortable. They tried various treatments, including steroid creams and bleach baths, but nothing seemed to work. At 15 months, Sawyer was even put on a powerful immunosuppressant, which …
This spring and summer, bird breeding grounds have seen a decline in population. A significant number of Caspian terns at Lake Michigan vanished, and the flock of great skuas at the Hermaness reserve in Scotland may have shrunk by 90 percent. There have also been reports of thousands of pelicans dying in Peru and a …
Harvard, Yale, and Dartmouth are prestigious schools with their own stated purposes. Harvard aims to provide a liberal arts education and develop “citizens and citizen-leaders for our society.” Dartmouth’s goal is to educate promising students and prepare them for a lifetime of learning and leadership. While these schools offer valuable education, they also contribute to …
The Hollywood industry, spanning from the process of script writing to production and PR, has now come to a complete halt. Recently, the actors decided to go on strike. Led by Fran Drescher, the iconic sitcom nanny, the 160,000 members of SAG-AFTRA stopped working after failed negotiations with the studios. This strike aligns them with …