The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq that the U.S. conducted after 9/11 had serious consequences for the rule of law in the world.
The US’s Culture of Violence Is Killing Us All
Although violent incidents occur in other countries, they are not as frequent — or as deadly — as in the US.
Why the US Owes Central America
Today’s refugee wave is a direct consequence of past US interference in Latin America’s political and economic development.
Child Trafficking: A Global Scourge
The elimination of child exploitation is a daunting task. But it is achievable if effective programs are put in place.
US Policy on Immigrant Children Violates the CRC
The US is the only country in the world that hasn’t yet ratified the CRC — the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Both the Reagan and the Bush Sr. administrations played an important role in drafting the treaty.
Alzheimer’s: An Artistic View
Syrian-American photographer Bachar Azmeh gives his artistic interpretation of what happens in the brains of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
Health Consequences of Overwork
Death by overwork affects not only the families of the deceased, but also the industries they worked in and the national economy.
US Cuba Policy Is an Embarrassment
The Trump administration’s policy toward Cuba will only increase the antagonism between the Cuban and US governments.
The Social Burden of Depression in Japan
Aside from the effects on health and on people’s well-being, depression in Japan exacts a heavy economic toll on individuals, families and on society as a whole.
Easter Reflection: A Woman of Valor
Adriana Calvo de Laborde survived mistreatment in Argentina’s detention centers. Her testimony was instrumental in bringing the perpetrators to justice.