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Prisoners of the War on Poverty
In 1964, United States President Lyndon B. Johnson declared “unconditional war” on poverty and a year later he…
TWU Law School: Freedom from Discrimination Over Freedom…
In a controversial decision, the British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Trinity Western…
The Gender of the Military: The Challenges Facing Female…
On December 3, U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter announced that women will be able to serve in all combat…
Persistent Gender Pay Gap: Is America As Developed As It…
While the extent of disparity between the wages of men and women varies by country and by profession, working women…
Should Canada welcome Syrian refugees? It’s…
Technically no one is responsible for sympathy or generosity. Technically, no one is responsible for accepting…
The United States in the Wake of the Paris Attacks: The…
In the aftermath of the attacks that tore through Paris in early November, political discourse in the developed…
Pharmacotherapy: Treating Mental Disorders
Mental health has received a lot attention in recent years. We have become increasingly aware of our mental…
The Changing Role of Ecuador’s Indigenous Movement
In Latin America, indigenous groups are increasingly letting their voices be heard, whether through the cultural…
Interview with Patrick Brennan: Aboriginal Rights in…
MIR Online interviewed Patrick Brennan, Executive Director of McGill's Institute for the Study of International…
The Radical Right: A Tale of Two Countries
On the surface, European and American democracies don’t have very much in common. European Union (EU) states…
The Political Motivations of Obama’s Rejection and…
On November 6, President Obama held a press conference in regards to the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. Stating…
Opening the Floodgate of Money in Politics
In 2010, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission overturned restrictions on corporate spending in elections.…