All articles tagged with #abolition
Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Natalie Portman and many other stars condemn ICE’s actions in Minneapolis, calling for ICE abolition as public outrage grows after the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti; the outcry spans red carpets and social media, with influencers sharing infographics and messages as polling shows rising opposition to ICE.
Carrie Gibson's book 'The Great Resistance' explores the 400-year fight to end slavery in the Americas, highlighting lesser-known stories of enslaved people's resistance, the brutal realities of the transatlantic slave trade, and the lasting legacies of slavery in society today.
The US Mint in Philadelphia is set to produce its last circulating penny as President Trump ordered its discontinuation due to high production costs exceeding its value, leading to a phase-out that has caused some logistical challenges and nostalgic sentiments.
The article discusses the growing call to abolish the US Department of Education, a sentiment rooted in conservative beliefs that education should be managed at the state level, as per the 10th Amendment. It highlights historical and current criticisms of the Department, including its perceived inefficiency and overreach, and suggests reforms such as promoting school choice, reallocating postsecondary education funding to the Treasury, and redistributing Title 1 funds directly to schools. The piece argues for a significant restructuring of federal education oversight to better serve students and empower parents.
Ghana's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, becoming the 29th African country and the 124th globally to do so. The new bill will replace the death penalty with life imprisonment, pending President Nana Akufo-Addo's assent. No executions have taken place in Ghana since 1993, but 176 people were on death row as of last year. The move is seen as a significant advancement in Ghana's human rights record, with research indicating that a majority of Ghanaians support the abolition of the death penalty.