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How to Avoid Getting Hurt by Someone You Like

In summary, getting hurt by someone you like is generally unavoidable, especially if they may not feel the same way towards you. It is a devastating feeling to know that someone may not entirely feel the same way about you as you do for them, but it is also a completely normal and acceptable feeling as well.

Social Media: An empowering tool for attention-craving narcissists.

Narcissism is on the rise and digital media has become a powerful tool to empower an attention-fame-craving society.

A Vote for Democracy in West Africa: Liberia’s General Elections

After many years of civil war, corruption, and unrest in Liberia, many were sceptical that the recent presidential elections would end without a power-grab by the former president. To their surprise, the transition was peaceful, casting a vote for the democratic regime that the country has strived for over the years. The Stork recounts the elections and Liberia's struggle for democracy.

From Pledges to Betrayal: Unmasking the UN Human Rights Council’s Failure

The new vision for the UN Human Rights Council in 2006 was for the Council to replace promises and encourage peace mandates with tangible actions, yet the idea has proven itself to be a visionary’s dream. Almost nothing has changed.

Smoking: A Gateway to Social Inclusion or Gateway to Death?

In summary, smoking is a personal choice, and no one should allow themselves to negatively impose their opinions solely because one smokes. It is no question that smoking is bad for one's well-being.

Banned Knowledge

We all know the quote “Knowledge is power’’, and we all can acknowledge that most of our knowledge comes from literature and books. So what if that is banned? 

Non-Violence is Not Effective: Why We Can’t Use India As a strong Argument

Gandhi incorporated this idea through the Hindu principle of satyagraha, which memorialised the Indian Independence movement as one of non-violence. However, there were a series of specific conditions in India that enabled the movement to avoid violence, conditions that definitely don’t exist in most oppressed communities. 

Why Some Never Learned to Love Properly

There is no doubt that love is an incredible feeling, to give or to receive, it is yearned by us all, but could it be that some of us relentlessly dive into poor relationships due to our upbringing, or does the past not define us?

Social Media in Times of War: Is the Digital Public Sphere Helping or Hurting to Educate Young People?

So of course, social media can help to foster a sense of global solidarity and community in young adults, as it encourages humans from all over the world to engage in discussions about peace and conflict resolution. Together. 

Viva España, pero ¿quién es España?

El 12 de octubre fue el Día de la Hispanidad, un día al que los madrileños le tienen especial afecto. ¿Por qué deberíamos celebrar este día?

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Are We Still Trying to Make America Great Again?

The situation is scary, and the only thing that American citizens can do to prevent it is to vote. Reluctantly, and for the lesser of two evils, they have to cast their ballots. As for the rest of us, we will have to sit back, watch, and hope that the situation that all of us remember from our childhoods does not repeat itself. This time around, there will be no jolly ranchers or playground conversations to envelope our ignorance. This time, we will live through it as adults.

The Global Podcast Era

Since 2020, podcasts have grown to become one of the major sources of entertainment for most people. From leisure to news to wellness and...

Las leyes de la guerra y su moralidad

La guerra no es solo una serie de acciones tácticas y estratégicas; es un terreno donde la moral y la ley se entrecruzan de maneras complejas y dolorosas.