Could tobacco plants eventually end vaccine nationalism?
In a global bid to end vaccine nationalism, researchers claim tobacco plants may one day hold the key to alleviating both cost and infrastructure barriers. You wouldnβt currently associate tobacco with any kind of potential medical benefits. According to medical researchers, however, in the next few years we just...
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Further South African unrest disrupts Gen Z schooling
Chaos in South Africa as former president Zuma begins his prison sentence is affecting the lives and education of young people across the country. Last Friday, South Africa saw large scale disruption after former president Zuma began his 15 month prison sentence. Zuma was handed the jail term on June...
Frito-Lay workers go on strike in Kansas
Employees at a Frito-Lay factory in Kansas have gone on strike as a result of terrible working conditions, made worse by the pandemic. Factory workers for American crisp company Frito-Lay are currently on strike in Kansas as a result of excessive overtime, a lack of staff care, and poor...
New manifesto prioritises social welfare in plan to achieve carbon cuts
Multiple government strategies for creating a low-carbon Britain have failed. A new manifesto hopes to break the pattern. One of the UKβs biggest carbon emissions comes from heating homes. It is responsible for 14 percent of all greenhouse gases released in the nation, a number that has barely changed over...
Hereβs everything you need to know about Kashmirβs Gen Z protestors
Numerous human right violations, internet shutdowns, and tyrannical legislations - Kashmir has seen it all. After years of protesting authoritarianism, will Kashmir Gen Zers ever be heard? Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of violence, physical torture, and suicide. Have you ever heard of the Kashmir Valley? For those unaware, itβs a...
Opinion – βBlock19β proves we need gun reform
US gun company Culper Precision has created a pistol that looks like itβs made out of LEGO. Unsurprisingly, it has caused outrage and upset. Iβm sure youβve noticed the giant article headline image above. Looks a whole lot like something from a six-year-oldβs toy box, right? Despite the colourful and...
California launches largest free school meal program in the US
After a huge budget surplus from income tax revenue, California is launching the largest free school lunches program in the US. All 6.2 million public school students in the state are free to join regardless of family income. When classrooms reopen for the fall term in California, all 6.2 million public school students will have the chance to opt into their schoolβs free meal program for the first time. This state-wide...
Exclusive β Meeting deaf YouTuber Jazzy Whipps
Jazzy Whipps, 22, was born profoundly deaf in both ears. After years of not being represented in British media, she took to YouTube herself and started a platform dedicated to deaf UK culture. Itβs midday and Jazzy Whipps pops up on the Zoom screen. She waves at me with a full smile and a black hairband holds back her blonde waves. Her interpreter is running late, so we communicate via...
How the pandemic has heightened FGM cases in Africa
Coronavirus has weakened current attempts to eradicate FGM practices in Africa, though work is still continuing to diminish its impact and prevalence. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a practice recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. In Africa, the practice remains common, despite being criminalized in many countries. The pandemic has also thwarted efforts to curb cases of FGM and crack down on illegal...
What is the latest strategy tackling violence against womxn in Britain?
Months after Sarah Everardβs murder, the government has introduced new measures to ensure female safety. This may sound promising, but will it make a difference? Earlier this year, upon hearing of Sarah Everardβs disappearance, I wrote that more needed to be done to protect womxn everywhere. Her case not only provoked a potent reaction across the globe but unearthed far broader concerns regarding the abuse and violence we face on a...
