by Francesca Rome-Marie | Dec 1, 2022 | Marginalized Groups
The incident occurred at a nightclub for the LGBTQ community in Colorado Springs. At least five people died, and 25 others were injured after a gunman opened fire at a nightclub on Saturday night. The incident occurred at Club Q, full of people dancing and celebrating...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Oct 31, 2022 | Marginalized Groups
Even though no woman should be killed or imprisoned for what she wears, this is true for many women in Iran under the ruling system’s authority. Women in Iran have been subjected to abuse for decades and have taken their rights away due to the country’s...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Sep 29, 2022 | Marginalized Groups
The ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow report is an annual evaluation of the legal and policy situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) individuals in the European Union. It ranks the countries according to various criteria, such as non-discrimination,...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Aug 25, 2022 | Marginalized Groups
Some populations are more vulnerable to human trafficking than others. A few of these include children, the homeless, and people with mental health issues. Traffickers often exploit vulnerable victims to create dependency. While men are usually used for sex...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Jul 29, 2022 | Marginalized Groups
The Supreme Court’s ruling in the Jackson v. Dobbs case is a devastating blow to the rule of law and democracies. It affects the rights of women of color and low-income individuals. For 64 percent of Americans, Roe v. Wade should be upheld. Since the Supreme...