Patrick Lee Articles
Texas Supreme Court Blocks Gay Marriage; 'Law of Texas has not Changed'
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton stopped the issuing of gay marriage in Texas after he made a legal challenge. Nigeria Claims 300 Militants Killed; Boko Haram Promises to Prevent Elections
Nigerian military officials stated that the national military has killed 300 Islamist militants in the past week. In a campaign to recapture territory lost to Boko Haram, Nigeria has joined military forces with Chad, Niger, Benin, and Cameroon. Anti-Semitism Evident in France: Desecrated Graves and Video of Racism
In Europe, anti-Semitic behavior is not rare. Recent events in France the past week indicated the growing intolerance towards the Jewish community in Europe. Texas Judge Blocks President Obama's Immigration Move
Over four million immigrants are currently in legal limbo. President Obama’s original plan to protect these immigrants from deportation was stopped by U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen. Human Rights Group: South Sudanese Government Enlisting Child Soldiers
The South Sudanese government has been using children as soldiers. The Human Rights Watch reported on Wednesday that both government and rival forces have recruited children as young as 13 years old into the military. Egypt Carries Out Airstrikes on IS in Response to Deaths of 21 Egyptian Christians
On Monday, Egypt carried out airstrikes on IS bases in Libya as a response to the video posted by IS militants showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians. Yemen is Collapsing According to U.N.
On Thursday, the United Nations gathered in order to discuss the turmoil in Yemen. Political distress, as well as militant groups, has endangered the country’s stability. Mass Rape in Darfur by Sudanese Army Reports Human Rights Group
Back in October of 2014, the Sudanese army committed a systematic attack on a civilian population in the north Darfur town of Tabit. The Human Rights Watch published a report on Wednesday that details the incident, and the context of the attack. President Obama Seeks Authorization from Congress for War on ISIS
President Obama requested for Congress to enact legislation that would authorize the use of U.S. Armed Forces in a war against the Islamic State. North Korea Issuing Harsher Punishment for Defectors
North Korea has long been known for its harsh treatment of defectors. The Human Rights Watch reported on Monday that the nation has increased its punishment for those who attempt to flee the country.