Opinion | Fame Shouldn’t Disqualify You From Being Able to Speak Out
Whether or not celebrities are "detached" from society, they remain part of this world, much like any other person,…
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How Modern Media Reshaped Politics and Protest
From the Arab Spring to Black Lives Matter, modern media has expanded the reach of political expression—while being…
More than a Disability: Recent Shifts in Societal Perceptions of Disability
On the surface, the growing influence of people with disabilities marks a continuance of improved treatment and…
“Persuaded to Return:” China’s Undercover Police Stations Abroad
In October of 2022, Han Yutao’s brother called him from China. Han, a student at Bellevue College in Washington…
L’incapacité du Liban à se réformer : où en est-on depuis l’explosion du 4 août…
Depuis trois ans, les crises s'enchaînent et se cumulent au Liban. Le pays est plongé dans une grave crise…
MIR Meets: Tomiwa Owolade
Host Andrew Xu sits down with Tomiwa Owolade, the author of This is Not America: Why Black Lives in Britain Matter.…
Are the Olympics Truly Apolitical?
Who gets to decide where “sport with a purpose” morphs into clear political manipulation?
A Local Stand For a Global Cause: The Targeting of Environmental Activists
This report is a harsh reminder that those fighting the climate crisis bear an enormously heavy burden of trying to…
The Toxic Trajectory of the #PickMeGirl Trend
The Pick-Me Girl trend has turned into yet another way to police female behaviour. Our words, appearance, and…
Blood on the Shelves: The High Cost of Palm Oil and the Hidden History of Bananas
Today's colonial resource exploitation masquerades itself in western markets as a healthy alternative to…