The movie War Pony displays the path to adulthood of two Lakota boys facing poor conditions on the reservation and rejection from society.
Posted inSpotlight
Trump’s Potential Disqualification for U.S. Presidency: A Stumbling Block Behind the 2024 Elections
The U.S. Supreme Court will discuss if there is hope for Donald Trump to run for president following ineligibility decisions in Colorado and Maine.
Posted inUnderreported
Jamaica’s Labour Unions Are a Beacon of Light for Exploited Domestic Workers Worldwide
80% of the 76 million global domestic workers face insecure work conditions. Jamaica’s Household Workers Union is creating the blueprint for change.
Posted inExplainer
Boycotts and Human Rights: The Case of Uzbekistan
In 2009, human rights NGOs called for a global boycott of the Uzbek cotton industry to end forced labour. The campaign led Uzbekistan to commit to change.
Posted inFeatured
With the Genocide in Gaza Still Ongoing, There are No 2023 Highlights to Share
Given the catastrophic situation in Gaza, including the killing of fellow journalists and their families, highlighting our achievements for this year seems inappropriate and even unprofessional.
Posted inNarrative
A Brief Review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Accessibility remains a gap for Ontarians with disabilities after 18 years of AODA in effect. How can Ontario’s accessibility laws be more effective?
Posted inSpotlight
Power Through Digital Solidarity: Broadening the Space for Palestinian Activism on Social Media
Social media can foster activism for Palestine by organizing on-the-ground protests, amplifying citizen voices, and challenging mainstream media narratives.
Posted inUnderreported
Pouring Crisis Into a Crisis: The Mass Exodus From Pakistan to Afghanistan
Since mid-October, hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees in Pakistan have been forced back to Afghanistan, where they face human rights abuse.
Posted inUnderreported
How International Conferences Can Hurt the Unhoused
For international and large meetings, host cities will often aim to “clean up” the streets, involving hostile actions towards unhoused people.
Posted inSpotlight
Moldova and Transnistria: Thawing the Frozen Conflict?
The Russia-Ukraine war has reignited tensions between Moldova and Transnistria, uncovering their frozen conflict and fuelling regional relations.
Posted inColonial Legacies
Where France’s Diplomacy Fails: Reassessing France’s Policy Strategy for Africa
France’s colonial legacy has challenged its new African diplomatic strategy, with several countries leaving their future relations with France uncertain.
Posted inAnalysis
Breaking Down the Rise of European Coalitions
With a recent election in Poland delivering a victory centred around a coalition of different ideological parties, it is worth considering if this political trend is the long-term future of European electoral politics.
Posted inAnalysis
How Christian Evangelists Manipulate U.S.-Israel Policies
In the name of religion, American Evangelical lobbyists for Israel have been furthering an international right-wing political agenda.
Posted inOpinion
Why A Cap on International Students Would Decimate Canadian Universities
Canada recently proposed a plan to cap the number of international students. Why is this such a big problem for universities, and will it truly help?
Posted inNews
China Spreads Its Vision for Global Order With BRICS Expansion
China continues to reshape global order, promoting an alternative path to engagement for countries dissatisfied with liberal and Western leadership.
Posted inAnalysis
How Could Pope Francis’s “Progressive” Stances Impact the Catholic Church?
After Pope Francis declared the possibility of same-sex blessings, the debate arises: Have the pope’s policies been Revolutionary or Contradictory?
Posted inOpinion
The Queer Tragedy Trope: How Media Punishes Queerness
Film and television continue to portray queerness as something tragic, reinforcing harmful, anti-queer stereotypes.
Posted inThe Big Picture
The Decontextualization of the Palestinian Struggle
Examining Palestinian resistance — confronting Western narratives with historical, legal, and moral perspectives.
Posted inOpinion
Singapore’s Ruling Party Sustains Political Success Despite Abuse of Power
The People’s Action Party recently won Singapore’s federal election despite their political scandals and dominating national politics for over 50 years.
Posted inColonial Legacies
Thief Meets Thief: The British Museum and Colonialism
The British Museum has rejected calls to return stolen items for years, but it is now a victim of this crime, raising the issue of artifact repatriation.