By: Kristina Bergman Impacts of SB1718 “Over 425,000 citizens in Florida live with a family member who is undocumented.” – Silvana Caldera, ACLU[1] The Florida legislature enacted SB1718 on July 1, 2023, inspiring a wave of fear and concern among immigrant communities, immigrants’ rights advocates, business owners, and Florida residents.[2] Among the immigrant-unfriendly changes created […]

By: Mandy Martin In recent years, the issue of prison violence has gained significant traction. In large part this comes from media attention surrounding high-profile cases involving public figures. Former USA Gymnastics doctor, Larry Nassar, imprisoned for molesting young female athletes under his professional medical care and for possession of child pornography, was stabbed multiple […]

By: Elena LaCorte Abortion rights have become an issue at the forefront of the American psyche since the Supreme Court’s overturning of federal abortion protections in June 2022.[1] Since Dobbs was decided, and trigger laws went into effect, Americans have seen a torrent of dismal headlines: 65,000 people living in states with abortion bans, varying […]

By: Kennedy Byrd Hair discrimination, particularly against Black individuals, has been a longstanding issue plaguing workplaces and educational institutions across the United States. In response to this pervasive form of bias, various states have enacted the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act, aiming to prohibit race-based hair discrimination.[1] However, in […]