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The Dirty Truth of Clean Beauty: Words Matter for Cosmetics Manufacturers Seeking to Avoid False Advertising Litigation
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Tariff Reform in U.S.-occupied Cuba (1898-1902): A Prize Greater Than Sugar
Full text linkWhen discussing tariffs in the 1890s and early 1900s, current newspapers seem to reflect the biases in the available scholarship. That is, even as they intend to warn of the consequences of imperialism, their discussion of tariffs does not go beyond brief mentions of the well-known Tariff Acts of 1890 and 1897 (known as the McKinley and Dingley Tariffs, respectively). Seeking to reveal a more complete story of the role of tariffs in the expansion of American Empire, this paper analyzes the processes whereby the United States occupied Cuba and captured the island’s trade, removing European powers from their position as Cuba’s main suppliers. I argue that using military expediency as a justification, the U.S. government carried out the revamping of the Cuban tariff system to consolidate itself as the primary beneficiary. This study traces a variety of goods that eventually came to be supplied by the United States during the occupation
Hurdles for Transgender Athletes: States Passing Bans on Transgender Athletes Primes a Fight Over Title IX and the Fourteenth Amendment
Full text linkSouth Carolina’s “No Promo Homo” Law Overruled: Ensuring Student Access to Comprehensive and LGB-Inclusive Sex Education
Full text linkDoes the ‘Right to Disconnect’ Truly Exist?
Full text link In recent years, several nations have moved, or are moving, toward adopting the concept of the right to disconnect. The European Union passed legislation concerning the right to disconnect, and Kenya is now following suit with a bill in the legislature. Countries define themselves through their ideals and motives, with work-life balance being a rising point of contention. As variables and characteristics of a country’s workforce change, the working dynamics also shift. For example, in France, the retirement age is rising. In America, many people pride themselves and attempt to distinguish themselves through their career success, money, and prestige—what some may call the American Dream—though the focus on success may be shifting
The Conflicting Identities of Senator Katrina Jackson: Navigating Faith, Politics, and Reproductive Rights
Full text linkSenator Katrina Jackson, a prominent figure in Louisiana politics, is celebrated for her dedication to her community and her staunch pro-life stance. A devout Baptist and member of the Democratic party, Jackson embodies a complex intersection of faith and politics. Her commitment to the pro-life movement is evident through her public statements and legislative efforts, most notably Louisiana Act 620, which imposed strict regulations on abortion providers. This legislation, however, placed Jackson at the center of a significant legal battle, challenging the constitutionality of her proposal as it faced the scrutiny of the Supreme Court. As the fate of the bill hung in the air, Jackson faced a pivotal decision: to continue championing her contentious legislation, fueled by her deep-rooted religious beliefs, or reconsider her approach in light of its potential demise to save her good standing with the Democratic party.
Swipe Right, Feel Wrong? Examining The Effects of Dating App Usage on Psychological Well-Being at a Predominantly White Institution
Full text linkThe goal of this thesis is to explore the potential relationship between swipe-based dating app usage and psychological well-being among college students at a predominantly White institution (PWI), with a specific focus on how race may influence this relationship. We hypothesized that dating app usage would be negatively correlated with self-esteem and well-being while positively correlated with loneliness. Additionally, race was examined as a moderating variable, predicting that students of color that used dating apps would experience more negative well-being outcomes than their White peers. Using survey data from undergraduate students (N = 385), analyses revealed a small but statistically significant negative association between dating app usage and psychological well-being. It was found that race moderated the relationship between dating app usage and loneliness such that students of color reported lower loneliness scores relative to White students. These findings contribute to the growing literature on online dating and psychological well-being, suggesting that while dating app usage may have modest associations with well-being, racial identity plays a complex role in shaping these experiences at PWIs. Future research should explore the underlying mechanisms driving these effects and consider additional demographic and psychological factors influencing dating app engagement