Gender and Authoritarianism: from Policing Bodies to a Police State
Sypra Papoulias argues that restrictions on gender identity and expression represent authoritarian impositions that threaten democracy.
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Eugene Jeoung
- Feb 10, 2022
- 6 min
Safe Supply Is A Controversial Policy, But It's Ultimately A Good One
An article explaining why providing a safe supply of illicit drugs can be a tool for reducing the harms associated with drug use.
Ryan D'Souza
- Feb 7, 2022
- 4 min
Downfall of the American Order
Opinion piece about the decline of American influence on the world stage.
Kaitlyn Unitas
- Nov 24, 2021
- 3 min
Why the Indian Act Must be Reformed from ‘Harmful’ to ‘Helpful’
It is a piece discussing the harmful legacies of the Indian act and the need for a reframing of its core content.
Alexandra Wilson
- Jul 19, 2021
- 4 min
Digital Vigilantism
This article is an interview piece that explores the ins and outs of a concept known as digital vigilantism.
Alexandra Wilson
- Jul 12, 2021
- 5 min
How does Online Hate Manifest
This piece explores the factors that lead to digital hate online, examining the opinions of experts to understand this growing trend.
Georgia Evans
- Jul 9, 2021
- 7 min
Down the Stack: Power and Accountability in Internet Intermediaries’ Content Moderation Decisions
This piece explores the work done by internet intermediaries around content moderation, and the formal decision-making process behind it.
Sahaana Ranganathan
- Jul 6, 2021
- 5 min
Influencing Trust: The Role of Para-social Relationships and Misinformation
This article explores the role of para-social relationships and the spread misinformation on the COVID-19 vaccine
Alexandra Wilson
- Jun 21, 2021
- 8 min
The Liberal Governments Proposed Regulatory Measures in the Wake of the Storming of the U.S. Capitol
An informative look into Bill C-10, a bill meant to amend the Broadcasting act. It includes the reactions of various afflicted parties.
Alexandra Wilson
- Jun 14, 2021
- 6 min
The Reagan Policy Decision that Fractured Classic Media
Alex explores the impacts of the Reagan administration’s abolition of the “Fairness Doctrine” and how it has polarized our media landscape
Tana Cheema
- Jun 8, 2021
- 4 min
Social Housing and the Registry Waitlist
Author Tanawush Cheema sits down with Ottawa City Councillor Mathieu Fleury to discuss the current state of affordable housing in Ottawa.
Alexandra Wilson
- Jun 7, 2021
- 5 min
In Conversation: Tackling Hate on Social Media
Alex Wilson interviews Maya Roy, the CEO of the YWCA Canada, to discuss the Block Hate Initiative and solutions for online hate speech.
Alexandra Wilson
- May 31, 2021
- 6 min
How Do We Address Extremism Online?
Alexandra Wilson revisits the topic of right-wing extremism in her newly updated piece, exploring options to slow its spread online.
Georgia Evans
- May 31, 2021
- 4 min
Introduction to Oligopolies: Masked by the Disguise of Choice
This series opener provides a brief introduction to oligopolies and outlines the subjects that will be explored in subsequent articles.
Aryan Bajpai
- May 26, 2021
- 5 min
From Social Media to Societal Collapse: A Hidden Threat in Our Daily Lives
Writer Aryan Bajpai explores the newfound dangers of social media, including misinformation and extremism
Jami McElrea
- May 11, 2021
- 5 min
India’s Farmer’s Protests: Policy, Advocacy, and an Attack on Democracy
Author Jami McElrea offers her insight and analysis on the current state of Indian democracy and the implications of the ongoing protests.
Annabelle Linders
- Mar 8, 2021
- 4 min
Stephen McNeil Made Himself the Premier-King of Nova Scotia: The Absence of the Legislature
Annabelle Linders explores why Premier McNeil decided to suspend the Nova Scotia Legislature from meeting during COVID-19.
Alexander Stoney
- Mar 4, 2021
- 5 min
Sanctuary Cities: What the Right and the Left Both Get Wrong
Alexander Stoney breaks through the political conversation to analyze sanctuary cities, showing how both sides get parts of the issue wrong.
Alexandra Wilson
- Feb 19, 2021
- 6 min
Why Trudeau Broke His Promise: Canada's Options for Electoral Reform
Opinion by Alexandra Wilson In 2015, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, promised the Canadian public that the 2015 federal...
Anthony Valenti
- Nov 24, 2020
- 4 min
R. v. Desautel: A case of missing identity
Opinion by Anthony Valenti. A case out of the British Columbia Court of Appeals is being elevated, yet again, to the Canadian highest court
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