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Emily Rowe

Emily Rowe is a fourth year student pursuing a degree in Political Science. She has a particular interest in international organizations, human rights and foreign policy.

The Impact of Supreme Court Justices: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historical Confirmation

Emily Rowe Jul 18, 2022

Making good on his 2020 presidential campaign promise to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), Joe Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as Associate Justice on February 25, 2022. Judge Jackson is…
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From British Myth to Canadian White Saviorism

Emily Rowe Apr 22, 2022

The term ‘Black Loyalists,’ is a calculated label that falsely implies a positive association with the interests of White Loyalists, ignoring the independent motives and experiences of the Black Loyalists during the Revolutionary War.
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Dear Canada, Can You Put a Price on a Child’s Life?

Emily Rowe Mar 12, 2022

The Canadian federal government recently reached a record-breaking settlement of approximately $40 billion in compensation for generations of Indigenous children and families harmed by the child welfare system, but is it a true step towards…
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Woman First, Professional Athlete Second

Emily Rowe Jan 7, 2022

Sports are known for bringing people together. Yet, the degrading comments surrounding the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals and the US Women’s Soccer Team’s (USWNT) fight for equal pay suggest otherwise.
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Kenya v. Somalia: Is the ICJ’s Legitimacy Collateral Damage in its Own Ruling?

Emily Rowe Nov 13, 2021

Kenya's blatant disregard for the ICJ's legally binding decision further contributes to the growing uncertainty surrounding the effectiveness of the Court's power.
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