Amelia Kent articles

Amelia Kent has a degree in social work from Seattle University and has served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cebu City, Philippines. Checkout the rest of our international team of authors as well. Together, they help cover free and fair elections on every continent with a focus on election reform in the United States.

Fighting for the LGBT Community in the Philippines

By Amelia Kent - March 27, 2013 Leave a Comment

Extreme stigma experienced by those who are openly gay drive many in the Philippines to maintain double life by engaging in covert behavior.

For Philippine Women, Cebu City is Rising

By Amelia Kent - February 6, 2013 Leave a Comment

As part of a global campaign to end violence against women, One Billion Rising is taking the world by storm, calling women to rise, strike and dance.

Outsourcing Explosion Having Deep Impact in Philippines

By Amelia Kent - December 4, 2012 2 Comments

Despite the outsourcing explosion, there hasn’t been a significant reduction in poverty for last decade, with 26% still living below Philippine poverty line

The Inconvenience of Homelessness in America

By Amelia Kent - November 27, 2012 Leave a Comment

Inconvenience of Homelessness becomes more complicated when you invest in learning about social, economic problems

Esperanza International: A Closer Look at Development

By Amelia Kent - November 23, 2012 1 Comment

Esperanza International sets a great example of social awareness and development leadership

Trump’s weak response to Russian bounties on U.S. Troops in Afghanistan

By Miriam Altieri

Trump’s weak response to Russian bounties on U.S. Troops in Afghanistan underpinned by his fear for Putin puts soldiers at risk, erodes America’s hard power.

Protest Land N.Y.C.: High-Level Excitement

By David Anderson, J.D.

…[I]f the young marchers…cared about racism they’d tackle it at the institutional level: by helping people vote,…thus ensuring the non-racist party had a chance at power.

The “Woke” and the Left’s Israel Problem

By David Anderson, J.D.

Why is Israel bashing like hockey in Canada, drinking furniture stripper methanol in Russia, or shooting in the US – why is it such a popular pastime?

New York City Horrors Coming to You

By David Anderson, J.D.

Without diminishing praiseworthy efforts to manage the coronavirus in the U.S., there will be consequences from the lapses in curbing it.

We miss you mom

By Julio César Guerrero

Buenos Dias Hermano, I hope you are keeping safe and healthy from the pandemic I’m enclosing a short story about mom for your consideration Please take good care, Julio Cesar.

Undercurrents of Mitch McConnell’s call for states to file for bankruptcy

Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) suggested states should file for bankruptcy. The underpinnings of his recommendation rehash our current predicament.

Exclusive: Trump, GOP Wrestle for Dollars in Florida

By Steve Schneider

Florida recently let WWE televise wrestling matches from the Sunshine State, calling the sport an essential activity. Here is a fun way to discuss it.

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