Wolf hunting has become a hot topic in recent years. Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin are all going through this controversy together and at different rates. Legislation began after wolves nearly disappeared from the region in the 1970s, which is when the Endangered Species Act was introduced to protect and rehabilitate the populations. However, wolf hunting … Continue reading Endangering the Ecosystem and Lying Lawmakers
Month: April 2018
When hearing the words “Baby Boxes” many Americans think of the Safe Haven (Baby Moses) Law. This law states that any parent who believes they are unfit to care for their newborn may leave their child with a designated private person who will provide care until it can be adopted or fostered. The most common, … Continue reading A Cardboard Box With so Much Potential
The right to a nationality seems trivial as compared to the many rights outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. However, nationality, belonging to a country, is crucial for an individual’s access to resources and security. For the estimated 12 million stateless persons worldwide, lacking a nationality has left them without a legal home … Continue reading Stateless in the States: Addressing US Statelessness
On January 5, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) eliminated the “six part test” to determine if the someone could be classified as an “unpaid intern.” The DOL then established a “primary beneficiary test” that does not include a set of requirements to determine if someone could actually be classified as an “unpaid intern.” … Continue reading Unpaid and Unprotected
Editor's Note: These three posts come to us from three students at the University of Michigan who have been working with our own Manon Steel on her charter school project. We're presenting them on our blog, and hope you find them informative. House Bill 5288 By James Stinnett In November of last year, Representative Sherry Gay-Dagnogo introduced Bill … Continue reading As We Stand: Solutions for Michigan Education Today
MSU is known for its sprawling campus, cold winters, and quagmire of transportation. First year students are not allowed to buy a parking pass, and the public bus system (CATA) only runs effectively on weekdays. Students who choose to bike must often navigate through large crowds, sometimes with freezing brakes, or though icy roads and … Continue reading Residential and Hospitality Services: A Stagnant Spot in MSU’s “Culture of Learning and Collaboration”
Late in 2017, Congress was trying to conclude a process that has, in recent years, become a fixture of national politics and a symbol of Washington gridlock: annual budget negotiations. More accurately, this process, which results in government funding for two-to-three-month increments, should be described as a dangerous brinkmanship which has the potential to seriously … Continue reading Section 702: The Debate is Not Going Away
Nearly 80 miles outside of Salt Lake City, in Uinta County Wyoming, the Management and Training Corporation (MTC) awaits approval from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to construct a new immigration detention center. MTC is the third largest for-profit prison corporation in the US. Their newest business venture in an immigration detention centers follows a … Continue reading America’s Immigration Prison Complex
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