By Saanvi Gaddam Edited by Isabella Phillips Published 7/14/2026 The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is the body of the United Nations responsible for maintaining international peace and security. Established in 1945, it consists of 15 members. Five of those are permanent members with veto power (China, the United States, Russia, France, and the United Kingdom), and the other ten members are elected for 2-year terms, without veto authority. The veto power allows any Pe

By Briana Ahmad Edited by Isabella Phillips Published 7/14/2026 Flames licking incinerated industrial buildings and smoke billowing in clouds across New York, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire was one the most horrific industrial disasters in the United States. Firefighters arrived at the scene, but were disadvantaged by the incredulous height of the building. Young girls were subject to jumping 135 feet down, which yielded no results, leading to the death of 146, mostly i

By Saanvi Gaddam Edited by Isabella Phillips Published 7/14/2026 Governments should increase the outsourcing of their services to local non-profit organizations. This would strengthen democratic governance by shifting decision-making power to communities. Government outsourcing is a practice where governments contract private or non-governmental organizations (NGOs), like non-profits, to provide services on their behalf. The Drawbacks of Direct Government Provision When a