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A woman protests at a climate change demonstration holding an "SOS" sign.

Is Our Political System Up for the Fight Against Climate Change?

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 - by Michael Ignatieff

A revolutionary politics isn’t necessary to combat a world-changing problem. But, to succeed, liberal democracies must adapt

A photograph of a crowd holding up a picture of Fidel Castro.

Politics / World

How George Orwell’s 1984 Got Published in Cuba

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 - by Frédérick Lavoie

In 2016, the antitotalitarian classic mysteriously appeared in a new translation

A photograph of Xi Jinping in the foreground and a smaller photo of Justin Trudeau in the background, both in black and white. The background is a series of lateral red stripes.

Politics / World

How Tough Should Canada Be Toward China?

June 9, 2020March 23, 2021 - by Derek H. Burney

Canada needs to adjust to a world where China is the other great power. It won’t be easy

A photograph of the writer, Desmond Cole, with his arms crossed and smiling at the camera. The background is purple with pink stripes.

Society

In Conversation: Desmond Cole and Téa Mutonji

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020 - by Téa Mutonji

The two writers on media representation, anti-Black violence, and true liberation

Illustration of two bottles of bleach with large red X's behind them and yellow letters saying, in all capitals, "DO NOT DRINK." The background is turquoise blue.

COVID-19 / Health

Don’t Drink the Bleach

April 29, 2020May 1, 2020 - by Justin Ling

Medical scams are bad enough in ordinary situations. During a pandemic, they can be deadly

Journalists with tape recorders and microphones flocking around a suited person. The photo is in black and white.

Media

The Role of the Media in a Time of Crisis

March 16, 2020June 7, 2020 - by Jana G. Pruden

When I became a journalist, I stumbled into the greatest job in the world. But now, its future is uncertain

A crowd of protestors marches toward camera, carrying Black Lives Matter signs.

Society

What Black Lives Matter Taught Me about Protesting

February 3, 2020June 5, 2020 - by Janaya Khan

Freedom fighting doesn’t happen by some twist of fate. It’s a spark lit by daily indignities and humiliations

Graffiti on the wall in Srinagar reading "We want freedom."

Democracy / Politics

Where Is Our Global Outrage Over Kashmir?

October 28, 2019November 14, 2019 - by Angela Misri

India calls itself the world’s largest democracy, but politicians like Narendra Modi have fuelled religious-based conflict for decades

Democracy / Politics

Why We Should Let a Lottery Decide Our Government

October 23, 2019October 25, 2019 - by Kate Yoon

Politicians are often older, wealthy, and white. Could randomly selecting average citizens lead to better representation?

A hand holding a ballot and a hand holding a megaphone

Democracy / Politics

Politicians Aren’t Solving Millennials’ Problems

October 19, 2019March 27, 2020 - by Andray Domise

Young people face job insecurity, wage stagnation, and debt. But elections only focus on middle-class concerns