Category: Social Issues

  • Civil Rights Violations Against Veterans and Disabled Persons in Texas Family Courts

    Civil Rights Violations Against Veterans and Disabled Persons in Texas Family Courts

    Civil Rights Violations Against Veterans and Disabled Persons in Texas Family Courts It is unfortunate that veterans and disabled persons in Texas are experiencing civil rights violations, especially when dealing with family courts. Many veterans are being denied due process, leading to the loss of parental rights due to a variety of reasons. They are…

  • Pentagon’s Strategies to Enhance Safety on Military Bases and Prevent Suicide

    Pentagon’s Strategies to Enhance Safety on Military Bases and Prevent Suicide

    Pentagon’s Strategies to Enhance Safety on Military Bases and Prevent Suicide The Pentagon’s independent suicide prevention review body has recommended restricting gun access on military bases to reduce suicides in the military, according to a report released by the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee (SPRIRC) on Friday (Shore News Network, 2023). The SPRIRC…

  • Preventable Tragedy: Families Sue Over COVID-19 Deaths of Veterans at Chelsea Soldiers’ Home in Massachusetts

    Preventable Tragedy: Families Sue Over COVID-19 Deaths of Veterans at Chelsea Soldiers’ Home in Massachusetts

    Preventable Tragedy: Families Sue Over COVID-19 Deaths of Veterans at Chelsea Soldiers’ Home in Massachusetts The families of three veterans who died after contracting COVID-19 at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home in Massachusetts have filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging that the deaths were preventable and the result of “unsanitary, unfit, and unacceptable living conditions” at…

  • The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: A Comprehensive Overview

    The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: A Comprehensive Overview

    The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: A Comprehensive Overview Social media has become an integral part of our lives, with billions of people around the world using it daily to connect, share, and communicate with each other. While social media has undoubtedly revolutionized the way we interact with each other, it has also…

  • “Texas Nurse Sues Veterans Affairs Department Over Abortion Services Rule”

    “Texas Nurse Sues Veterans Affairs Department Over Abortion Services Rule”

    “Texas Nurse Sues Veterans Affairs Department Over Abortion Services Rule” A federal lawsuit filed by Stephanie Carter, an Army veteran and nurse at a Texas Veterans Affairs (VA) facility, challenges the VA’s new rule requiring its medical centers to offer abortions and related counseling (Pazanowski & Rozen, 2022). The lawsuit argues that the rule infringes…

  • UAE Sends 5.4 Million Meals to Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

    UAE Sends 5.4 Million Meals to Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

    UAE Sends 5.4 Million Meals to Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh The UAE’s One Billion Meals campaign has collaborated with the United Nations World Food Programme to distribute 5.4 million meals to people living in Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh (The National, 2023). The food distribution was carried out through instantly redeemable smart vouchers,…

  • The Future of Mental Health Care for Veterans: Strategies and Solutions

    The Future of Mental Health Care for Veterans: Strategies and Solutions

    The Future of Mental Health Care for Veterans: Strategies and Solutions Please note that the information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact your…

  • Child Labor Exploitation Among Unaccompanied Migrant Children in the US

    Child Labor Exploitation Among Unaccompanied Migrant Children in the US

    Child Labor Exploitation Among Unaccompanied Migrant Children in the US: Unaccompanied migrant children who arrive in the United States seeking asylum and a better life are being subjected to exploitation and violations of child labor laws. The unregulated workforce of undocumented immigrants creates the perfect opportunity for unscrupulous employers to exploit children in various industries…

  • The Impact of State-Level Abortion Restrictions on Access to Care

    The Impact of State-Level Abortion Restrictions on Access to Care

    The Impact of State-Level Abortion Restrictions on Access to Care: The debate over abortion access in the United States has been a contentious and ongoing issue for decades. In recent years, however, the fight for reproductive rights has intensified as states have passed increasingly restrictive laws that make it more difficult for individuals to access…

  • Ensuring Legal Protection of Disability Rights in Child Welfare and Family Court Systems

    Ensuring Legal Protection of Disability Rights in Child Welfare and Family Court Systems

    Ensuring Legal Protection of Disability Rights in Child Welfare and Family Court Systems: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities guarantees the inherent rights of people with disabilities, including their right to live with their families and to receive appropriate support to ensure they can do so (United Nations, 2006). However,…