How Canada Uses Surveillance to Oppress Indigenous Activism
The Canadian government’s neglect of Indigenous People’s rights is unsurprising. After all, it’s been spying on them for decades.
Cuba Was Always Next: Trump is the Culmination of Six Decades of U.S. Policy
What do Trump’s recent threats mean to Cuba after six decades of continued suffocation?
Tracing Israel’s 100-year Assault on the Palestinian Press
What led to the mass targeted killing of Palestinian journalists in Gaza? And how do we support the Palestinian press now and until liberation?
When Fate Comes to Rescue as Impunity Takes Lives: The Cost of Mining in Türkiye
Miners in Türkiye work under harsh, exploitative conditions, yet when natural disasters strike, they are on the frontlines of rescue efforts.
We Decide if You Belong: The Difficulty of Dual National Athletes at the World Cup
Hundreds of players are playing the World Cup for a nation they were not born in, raising the question: who belongs on what team?
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Human Rights
New Zealand’s English Language Bill: Between “Common Sense” and Colonial Defence
A new bill to make English an official language in New Zealand connects to a bigger issue in how Māori rights are rooted in the Treaty of Waitangi.
Environment
In Cambodia, the State Claims Forests. But People Push Back
What happens when Cambodian activists stage a peaceful protest against the government’s privatization moves? They risk landing in jail.
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We Decide if You Belong: The Difficulty of Dual National Athletes at the World Cup
By Ali Lahrech
Hundreds of players are playing the World Cup for a nation they were not born in, raising the question: who belongs on what team?
Tracing Israel’s 100-year Assault on the Palestinian Press
By Ayah Mohammad
What led to the mass targeted killing of Palestinian journalists in Gaza? And how do we support the Palestinian press now and until liberation?
How Corrupt Politics and Kidnapping Are Shaping Insecurity in Nigeria
By Hamza Lawal
How Nigeria, a country with so much potential and resources, still suffers from political instability and insecurity even after years of Independence.
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Social Justice
Carney’s India Trade Strategy Raises Sikh Concerns Over Safety and Foreign Interference
Carney’s India reset signals a shift from Trudeau’s approach, raising concerns that Sikh issues are being sidelined.
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