Why Are Food Prices Going Up?
With the pandemic, climate change, and situation in Ukraine disrupting the food supply chain, are food prices likely to go down?
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One Woman’s Experience Navigating Disability, Doctors, and Disappointment
Living with an invisible disability, there are less obvious challenges that patients face when trying to access proper care. The sizable power difference between patient and doctor can make it hard to assert one’s rights as a patient.
An International Investigation Into Israel’s Targeting of Palestinian Journalists is Long Overdue
Israeli forces kill Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, exposing a pattern of violence against journalists in the occupied Palestinian territories. How can Israel be held accountable for these crimes?
For Younger and Older Generations in Bermuda, Socioeconomic Issues Come With Different Consequences
A high cost of living, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ban on same-sex marriage reveal how generational divides play a role in Bermuda’s socioeconomic situation.
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Human Rights
Without Access to Clean Water, Two Million Lives in Gaza Are at Risk
With Israel’s 14-year-old blockade and successive military attacks, how bad is the water crisis in the Gaza Strip?
Environment
A Looming Climate Refugee Crisis: What Are the Indian Government’s Options?
India can expect an influx of climate refugees from neighboring island nations as sea levels continue to rise. Yet, is the Indian government ready and willing to accommodate for such a crisis?
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Jeanine Tajeddine
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Based in Ontario, Jeanine’s work focuses on human rights and Middle Eastern politics. More »
Jack Leevers
Staff writer
Jack is a graduate of SFU and writes about energy politics, environmental policy, and the changing world order. More »
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Senior writer
Jonathan is a Vancouver-based high school student focusing on European political issues. More »
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Social Justice
Bill 96 Creates Additional Barriers for Indigenous Youth in Quebec
Despite public opposition, the Quebec legislature has gone forward with Bill 96, which limits the use of English language. For Indigenous youth, there’s an added layer of injustice to this law.
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