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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

El Salvador's Surprising Offer: Jail Time for Cash?

On Monday, the president of El Salvador made a surprising proposal to the US. He suggested taking in convicted criminals from the US to fill their prisons. This would include US citizens who are already serving time. This is not a free service! The country would charge a fee to keep these prisoners. Claiming it would make El Salvador's prison system sustainable. ...

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Sep 15 2024SPORTS

When Trauma Meets Courage: US Gymnasts Speak Out Against Larry Nassar

The trauma inflicted on these gymnasts goes far beyond the physical abuse. It's about the emotional scars, the trust betrayed, and the sense of powerlessness that can linger long after the abuse has ended. It's about the silence that was forced upon them, and the courage it took to break that silence.

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

Sexual Assault: A Statewide Epidemic, But What's Being Done?

South Carolina's Department of Public Health has been awarded a $925,389 grant from the United States Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women to support sexual assault survivors. The grant will cover two years and aims to provide services to those affected by sexual assault, increase awareness about sexual violence in underserved communities, and sup...

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Is Mexico Barreling Towards a One-Party State?

Mexico's recent election has sent shockwaves throughout the country, with Morena, the party of outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), dominating the polls. But beneath the surface, a more sinister trend is emerging. AMLO's judicial reform package, designed to give the party greater control over the judiciary, has sparked widespread outrage among lawye...

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