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What Can COVID-19 Teach Us About Addressing the Climate…
The world’s rapid reaction to COVID-19 has shown society’s capacity to transition to more sustainable options and…
Spotlight: COVID-19 From A Public Health Perspective
This week on Spotlight, host Naomi Shi sits down with MIR Writer of the Week, Alua Kulenova, to talk about her…
Vancouver’s Relapse: Re-Humanizing Addiction
Still, as tempting as it may be to believe in Nancy Reagan’s “just say no” campaign, much of what is disseminated…
Not a Drop to Drink: Canada’s Embarrassing Water…
Canada is one of the largest suppliers of freshwater in the world, controlling about 20 per cent of the world's…
The Impact of COVID-19 on Employment and Gender Equality
Many are calling COVID-19 the “biggest setback in gender equality for a generation.”
COVID-19 from a Public Health Perspective: An Interview…
There are many questions about COVID-19 and its impact on the world in terms of healthcare, politics, and life as…
Opinion | The US Pandemic Response Failed Workers; All…
This summer, I chose to return to my high school job as a Starbucks barista. The choice to take a summer job was…
Afghanistan’s Gendered Healthcare System…
The healthcare system in Afghanistan is under attack, both by the Taliban and by a virus that knows no bounds.…
COVID-19: A Potential Catalyst for Universal Healthcare…
The specific nature of American conservatism has long precluded the adoption of socialized medicine in the country,…
COVID-19 Long-term Care: Calls for Reform
"For families and advocates, the report came as no surprise, with many viewing the devastation caused by COVID-19…
COVID-19 is Worsening Food Insecurity in Nunavut
Communities in Nunavut have suffered food insecurity disproportionately to the rest of Canada for decades as a…
Democracy Post-Pandemic: Big Tech’s Growing Hold…
For many North American politicians, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic calls to envision a frictionless, digitalized…