Isabella Cottingham

US criminals to be sent to jail in El Salvador’s mega-jail

In a bold and controversial move, the Trump administration has struck a deal with El Salvador to potentially send US criminals, including American citizens, to the Central American nation’s notorious mega-prison, CECOT (Terrorism Confinement Centre). While the proposal has been hailed as a cost-effective solution to overcrowded US prisons, it...
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Posted Mar. 4, 2025

Should politicians face repercussions for what they post online?

In the digital age, social media has become an integral part of political communication. Platforms like Twitter and Facebook allow politicians to bypass traditional media gatekeepers, such as journalists and news outlets, and speak directly to their constituents. This direct line of communication can foster greater transparency and engagement, enabling...
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Posted Feb. 24, 2025

The danger of misleading headlines

Walking into a zoo, you would expect to see an exotic animal. Eating in an Italian restaurant, you’d hope to see pizza or pasta on the menu. Sitting in the cinema, you’d anticipate watching a movie and if these scenarios resulted in different outcomes, you would probably be disappointed. So,...
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Posted Feb. 3, 2025