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With US troops gradually leaving throughout the summer, the Taliban has been expectedly reclaiming territory in rural Afghanistan. However, the pace at which they are advancing far exceeds initial estimates made by US intelligence.
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It may be difficult to create a free tuition system in the United States, where elite private institutions like the Ivy League are incredibly powerful, but it would certainly be useful.
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The United States continues to face a variety of critical issues – such as racism and opioid abuse – that plague a notable portion of the population. While these issues may feel insurmountable, a single solution could address the root…
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TV continues to prove that its episodic narrative format can compete with traditional cinema and thrive with the rise of streaming. Meanwhile, the film industry continues to solidify its focus on entertainment-packed studio blockbusters. We…
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The Delta variant is a new strain of the SARS-COV-2 virus that has come to infamy through its spread throughout the world at large. Along with vaccine hesitancy, it has been preventing a return to normalcy in places around the world.…
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As the LGBTQ2+ community continues to grow, particularly among Generation Z, the representation of queer characters on screen has improved. While teen content continues to progress in the right direction, there is still room for more…
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To cap off the 2020-2021 publishing year, host Naomi Shi sits down with Adin Chan, the MIR Writer of the Week. They discuss his article about Ontario's Highway 413, induced generated demand, and the downsides to highway expansion. …
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While existing drug policy has clearly failed to prevent or resolve the ongoing crisis, a flawed decriminalization plan may inadvertently exacerbate the current situation and become a bungle that ultimately sets back the endeavour for more…
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By analyzing films that share the same ambitions as In the Heights, such as the 1961 adaptation of West Side Story and Crazy Rich Asians, movie-goers and critics alike can appreciate just how much Miranda’s movie has done for representation…
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Since their inception, cryptocurrencies and NFTs have been used merely as an investment opportunity, making headlines when large sums of money are involved or when famous people use them. What is not often discussed is how these…
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