Aditya Venkatram, Author at Sampan

Aditya Venkatram

Press Releases March 29, 2024 0

TikTok Faces a Possible U.S Ban

TikTok is currently facing a possible ban by U.S policymakers. This recent development, which has been a very controversial move and bold statement by the federal government, is subject to speculation and debate across multiple economic sectors. Lawmakers are currently examining the implications of this decision, considering the social, economic, racial, and free speech ramifications. Over the past four years, TikTok has become an undeniable staple of American life and media consumption. The platform has had a tremendous influence in […]

Immigration March 15, 2024 0

From Compassion to Contempt: Shift in American Attitudes Towards Current Wave of Migrants

Sampan has been following the migrant crisis for the past four months. We have reported on emotionally charged issues including budget allocation, housing options for overflow arrivals, and discussions about the assimilation of these new families into Boston society. Today, Sampan shares the thoughts of 6 people who were eager to speak. It is recorded through research and studies that America is a country of immigrants. From the nation’s very beginning, immigrants have defined our culture and shaped this country’s […]

Immigration February 17, 2024 0

Migrant Crisis Update

The Massachusetts Commonwealth finds itself at a crossroads. An influx of migrants, primarily originating from Central and South America, has strained resources and are igniting a complex and multifaceted challenge to shelter them. Current shelters are overflowing, budgets are being stretched to support emergency housing, and Boston communities are split between compassion and concern. Massachusetts is currently facing a large-scale humanitarian crisis and needs to find a solution that prioritizes both the well-being of migrants as well as its community. […]

Food December 22, 2023 0

Food Resources In Boston Not Enough to Feed Everyone

Food insecurity is currently one of the biggest problems for America’s poor. According to the USDA Economic Research Service, an astonishing 12.8% of U.S households were food insecure in 2022, meaning that they had a difficulty in providing an adequate amount for all family members due to a lack of resources. This equates to over 44 million people in the United States that went hungry, including 13 million children. Food insecurity rates vary significantly across the country, but in all […]

Metro December 9, 2023 0

Massachusetts Has One of the Lowest Rates of Gun Violence in the U.S. But it’s Rising and Now Lawmakers Are Starting to Take Action

Massachusetts has some of the strictest gun laws in the United States and consequently is among the states with the lowest rates of gun violence and gun deaths. Meanwhile, in contrast, in the last decade, gun homicides and suicides have been trending upwards in the US. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen weakened state gun control laws and particularly set back state legislation in place to protect their residents from […]

Boston November 3, 2023 0

Asian Hate in Boston: A Conversation with City Council President Ed Flynn

There was a nationwide increase in Asian hate incidents following the pandemic and the spread of COVID-19. Boston did not escape this terror. Recently, a group of teenagers boarded a train on the red line threatening violence to passengers and looking to rob them of their belongings. Eventually, they turned their attention to Vivian Dang, a woman of Asian descent. The teenagers hurled racial slurs against her and asked her derogatory questions, such as if she made egg rolls for […]

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