With only one vote in opposition, the United States Congress passed the Authorization for Use of Military Force in 2001 to wage war against those responsible for the terrorist attacks of 9/11. In this era of endless conflict, how have the traditional war powers of Congress slowly shifted to the Presidency?
Engagement in extracurricular activities increases students’ behavioral and cognitive skills yet despite their ability to help improve academic performance, students from low-income communities are at least 10 percent less likely to participate. Addressing this disparity is vital to maximizing educational outcomes.
In Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province, an estimated six women are murdered, eight are sexually assaulted, eleven are battered, and thirty-two are abducted on a daily basis. An effective response mechanism is direly needed to counter the incidence of gender-based violence. An assessment of the country’s existing criminal justice system provides insight on what is needed to better protect women and girls.