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Farah Jassawalla

The author is a graduate of the Lahore School of Economics with a Double Majors in Economics and Political Science. She is also a writer, political analyst, entrepreneur and a social activist. Tweets @FarahJassawalla

31 articles published

The State of America’s Opioid Epidemic – Explained

The opioid epidemic in America is one of the worst health crises that has ever rocked the country. The roots of the epidemic go back to at least 1914, which has led to the crisis to bloom as it is today. The Timeline In 1914, the Harrison Narcotics act was passed, which required that doctors…

ByFarah JassawallaMarch 26, 20200Comments

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Bernie Sanders and the Youth

“If you are an 18 to 22-year-old in college . . . I think you look at the candidates who are not Bernie and see they are offering a half-measure,” says Chris Galdieri, an instructor at St Anselm College in New Hampshire. 78-year-old Bernie Sanders has emerged as the frontrunner in the polls for the 2020 Democratic Presidential elections. He…

ByFarah JassawallaMarch 4, 20200Comments

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Explaining the case of North Korea

North Korea is one of the most controversial countries on Earth, with images of grey and black, censorship and dictatorship colouring opinions of the general public. It is a state that is notorious for being ready for war, one hand hovering over the missile board switch, at any sign of altercation. The nation is often juxtaposed…

ByFarah JassawallaFebruary 27, 20200Comments

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The Case of Coronavirus – Explained

Corona Virus was discovered back in December in the city of Wuhan. The health authorities in China have since been fighting an uphill battle against the outbreak of a pneumonia-esque illness. The virus is caused by a novel coronavirus formally called SARS-CoV-2, and was first reported to the WHO on New Year’s Eve. The virus has…

ByFarah JassawallaFebruary 26, 20200Comments

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The Flames Marring the Australian Sky – Explained

Bodie Ashton, a citizen of Australia, wrote about the alarming situation in Australia in a thread of tweets, “More Aussie land is currently burning than exists in the entire country of Belgium. The smoke is causing breathing problems in New Zealand, 2000 km away. Half a billion animals have been killed. Eight people are…

ByFarah JassawallaJanuary 12, 20200Comments

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The war between India and Muslims – The Latest Controversies Explained

As of now, India is home to 200 million Muslims. Over the course of Narendra Modi and BJP’s tenure, the peaceful lives of Indian Muslims have been looming in the balance, as they faced threats to their autonomy and status. From religious intolerance to crackdowns and lynching, Muslims have been subject to it all in…

ByFarah JassawallaDecember 25, 20190Comments

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The Case of Amazon Workers – Explained

On 15th July 2019, the Amazon warehouse workers in Shakopee, Minnesota, launched a 6-hour strike on Prime Day, which is Amazon’s biggest shopping event of the year. The protest was organized to bring awareness to and protest the deplorable working conditions of Amazon workers. However, of the 100+ expected protesters, only a handful of employees showed…

ByFarah JassawallaDecember 21, 20190Comments

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Bloodbaths and Injuries: Iraqi Protests Explained

"At least 460 protesters were killed in October and November in various central and southern cities, including Baghdad," Ali al-Bayati, an Iraqi Human Rights Commission Representative said in a statement. Al-Bayati was referring to the death toll from the anti-government protests in Iraq, which took root in October 2019 and came to a culmination on December…

ByFarah JassawallaDecember 15, 20190Comments

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The Smoke that Engulfs the Sky – A Case of Delhi and Lahore

Ever since 2017, the issue of smog has gained traction, as it envelops cities like Delhi and Lahore when winter starts to settle in. As of 2019, the smog has developed into a full-blown crisis, reaching hazardous levels that seriously impact the air quality, making it harmful to the residents of these cities. Read about…

ByFarah JassawallaNovember 24, 20190Comments

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The Plight of the Uighurs in China – Explained

Back in August 2018, the UN was informed that nearly one million Uighur Muslims and other Muslims residing in China were being detained in the West Xinjiang area in camps that had been set up to host them for “re-education programs”. This wasn’t the first the world had heard of the camps, but it was the first time…

ByFarah JassawallaNovember 17, 20190Comments

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