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Twiplomacy: Psychological Warfare in a Modern…
FDR had radio, JFK had television, but Trump? Trump has Twitter.
In the Event of Birthright Citizenship’s Demise
Such policies are but one framework for President Trump’s divisive political rhetoric, which allow him to increase…
An American Tradition: Voter Suppression
The Supreme Court’s 2013 decision to strike down the core of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a hard-earned…
What is the U.S. Doing in Africa?
The U.S. maintains a vast network of military and CIA outposts throughout Africa. This continental occupation is…
Gregor Robertson: A Look Back on An Impossible Claim
"Today we challenge ourselves to end street homelessness by 2015." - Gregor Robertson in his mayoral inauguration…
The Planet Goes to Parliament
Inspired by a record-breaking heat-wave last summer responsible for a 30% increase in emergency service calls and…
Life, Privacy, and the Pursuit of Happiness:…
Privacy is a complicated term. It has many definitions and people have differing viewpoints on where its reach…
Loi 62, Tolérance, Prise De Conscience: Les Enjeux De La…
Le contexte de la récente élection du candidat de centre-droite François Legault et de son parti Coalition Avenir…
(C)ontention (A)cross (Q)uebec: The Montreal…
In the midst of political turmoil wracking our southern neighbours Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination and subsequent…
Politics of Identity, Not Identity Politics
Progress -- we’ve seen it. Or, we had been seeing it: steps in the right direction toward equality. With…
A Review of 2018 BIXI Usage in Montreal
November 15 saw the end of Bixi Season in Montreal. First launched in 2009, the popular bike-sharing system is one…
The Death of Birthright Citizenship?
Republicans depend on fear about immigration to be at its height, and Trump has decided to spur anti-immigrant…