The lax response to rape and sexual assault allegations and lack of enforcement against predators by our miltary and universities perpetuates a rape culture within institutions that should first and foremost be protecting its members.
Russian President Putin's recent shred of diplomacy regarding Syria is emblematic of how both Russia and the US will follow or break international law depending on their own national interests - regardless of whether it helps the Syrians who have already long been oppressed and slaughtered by Assad’s government.
In light of the ongoing tragedy in Syria, the world is reminded of the value of a properly functioning democracy, and more significantly, the inherent devastation that comes from not having one.
Any assurance from the Obama administration that protections are in place for the privacy of American citizens is negated by not only the sensitive information being shared with a foreign country, but that it is being done without any restraint.
Despite extensive media coverage, Syria's greatest threat is not President Bashar Assad’s use of chemical weapons, but the displacement of over six million Syrians.
With tensions rising following North Korea's continuous nuclear weapons tests, the United States might be forced to give up diplomacy and seek more aggressive policies in East Asia.
