Sunday, May 5, 2024
Abraham Flexner, not to be confused with Lincoln, holds the marionettes of the medical industry in his hands. His passing in 1959 didn’t affect this. So the next time you pay an exorbitant sum for medical treatment, tip your hat to Flexner—the root of commercialized healthcare. Who Was Flexner? Flexner […]
Depression is characterized by emotional numbness, feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, and emptiness. People with depression may lose interest in activities that they once enjoyed, have difficulty concentrating or making decisions, and may even think about or attempt suicide. The Dangers of Not Treating Depression Depression is a serious, debilitating […]
A policy put in place by former President Donald Trump restricting tens of thousands of immigrants to remain in Mexico for their asylum case hearings is causing huge controversy in the Biden era. The policy, which kicked off in January 2019, was called Migrant Protection Protocols. It compels migrants approaching […]
Family law is a broad legal area that mainly focuses on issues involving family relationships. They include emancipation, adoption, divorce, child custody, and many others. It deals with domestic matters and domestic relations. Family law is made up of three main areas of work which are Child Law, Matrimonial, and […]
College sexual violence is a serious problem on U.S. campuses. According to a recent report from Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), approximately 1 in 9 college students nationwide have experienced rape or sexual assault. Sexual assault can occur through physical force, violence, or incapacitation of the victim. When […]
Canada Criminal Records Act is a comprehensive law on persons having a criminal conviction. It is one of the most powerful legislation ever made in Canada and any violation thereof can lead to heavy penalties like suspension of license, fines, and imprisonment. The Criminal Record Suspension in Canada Act covers […]
There are numerous reasons why people take drugs. They may be using them for recreational purposes or to manage pain. When it comes to managing pain, these pills get consumed in a controlled manner before being discontinued. Taking drugs is inherently not wrong but becomes an issue when drugs get […]
On Thursday, March 11, the legislators in the United States House of Representatives passed two bills. Both of which were in favor of widening and bolstering presale background checks on all legal firearm purchases. For years, this issue has been almost completely bipartisan, so now that the Democrats have control […]
Shopping centers and malls often seem like relatively safe places to be. Thus, when you hear about mall security, you may be left wondering is it even necessary? Worse yet, you might think of mall security guards as being secondhand cops or overweight and ineffective at their jobs. Maybe you […]
Car owners beware! Carjacking incidents are on the rise in Chicago. Residents of the windy city may be surprised to learn that a whopping 1,362 carjacking incidents occurred in the city in 2020. This is a 105% increase compared to the year before. So why are such cases occurring during […]
The HR work cannot be understated. Human resource professionals bring in new talents to the company, train employees, develop policies, process payroll, and organize employment engagement activities, among other roles. Everything that is linked to the workforce falls under the responsibility of the human resources department. Since HR practitioners carry […]
The grounds for UK divorce have been set in stone for decades, but will a new law come into play to shake things up soon? Discover more, here… For decades, divorcing couples have struggled with lengthy and messy court battles in order to part ways. With the grounds for UK […]