Over the last few weeks, the Romanian government has been the target of nationwide public protests. The Social Democratic Party government, led by Sorin Grindeanu, has been embroiled in allegations of corruption after a series of decrees were passed that could see government officials, jailed for corruption or involved in ongoing criminal trials, being released….
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Stop the War on Women’s Bodies
Tony Allen, Beverly Devakishen, Angel Loera, Gavin O’Donnell, Mireia Molina, Griffin Shiel and Sacha Silverstone explore reproductive rights around the world Poland Last year, in response to widespread protests and strikes, a large parliamentary majority rejected plans to outlaw all abortions unless the woman’s life was in danger. The BBC estimated that in October, 100,000…
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Trump silences the EPA
Newly-inaugurated President Donald Trump has never attempted to hide his contempt for issues pertaining to environmental protection. He repeatedly dismissed the scientific consensus on climate change, labelling it a “hoax”, he called the Environmental Protection Agency a “disgrace” and threatened to cut their budget. In addition he pledged to axe the Clean Power Plan passed…