2020 is Not 1968, But What Can We Learn from the Comparison?
Of course, 1968 is not 2020; but acknowledging the differences can help us understand where we are now and indeed…
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MIR US Elections Coverage: McGill Students’ Perspectives
To close off our US elections coverage, we are showcasing the voices of young voters within the McGill community.…
Spotlight: Trump’s Refusal To Respect Election Results Is A Symbolic Threat To…
Earlier this morning, host Naomi Shi sat down with MIR Writer of the Week Lila Mooney to discuss her piece…
US Elections Podcast Miniseries: The Final Debate (or Revenge of the Malarkey)
As the election draws to an end, Senior Editor Justine Coutu sits down with Editors Max Clark and Sara Parker to…
Opinion: Why Do Canadians Care About the US Election?
In 1968, Pierre Trudeau described living next to the United States as “sleeping with an elephant. No matter how…
Populism, Progressivism, and the Presidency: The Elections of 1896 and 2020
Populism has deep roots in American politics that stretch back more than a hundred years. Populist efforts in the…
Where Does Fracking Fit in Biden’s Big Tent Campaign?
While Biden’s pledge to “Buy American” seems less brash than Trump’s commitment to put “America First,”…
Droits fondamentaux remis en question aux États-Unis
« Obnubilé par le démantèlement de tout ce qu’avait entrepris son prédécesseur, et notamment du programme…
US Elections Podcast Miniseries: The Art of Deflection
After last week’s messy showdown, expectations were high for the Harris-Pence debate. MIR Senior Editor Justine…
MIR US Elections Podcast Miniseries: Chris Wallace for President
Nothing says ‘US presidential election homestretch’ like debate season. MIR Senior Editor Justine Coutu sits down…