In the United States, 2016 was the year that we witnessed a lot of political and social change because of one important election. For Brazilians, that year has been 2019. The newly elected President, Jair Bolsonaro, has changed not only the reality of Brazil but is also impacting the lives…
Nikki Haley, US Refuse to Condemn Death Penalty for LGBT People
Today, the United States voted against a United Nations resolution condemning the death penalty for LGBTQ people. In voting against the measure, the United States was joined by countries with abysmal human rights records, including China, Qatar, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. UN Ambassador Nikki Haley has not…
Congressman Sanford: Marked Man?
Congressman Mark Sanford expected to face Republican challenger, in addition to Democrat Joe Cunningham State representative Katie Arrington (R-Summerville) to position herself as pro-Trump alternative to Sanford President Trump received just 53% of the vote in Sanford’s district – and Democrats pin hopes of flipping it on a strong Cunningham…