The agriculture and food systems have a terrible impact on the environment. Yet, they are essential. Embracing promising innovations could hold the key to increases in productivity with greater climate and health outcomes.
How to Improve the US-Canada Task Force Against Firearms Smuggling
In response to the spiking cross-border illegal firearms trade and ensuing gun violence across the country, Canada launched a joint task force with US law enforcement. While ambitious, simple changes could help improve its efficacy.
Organized Crime Financing and Reconstruction in Latin America
Organized crime groups in Latin America, who actually provide better governance than actual governments in some instances, have shifted away from the drug trade towards other means for funding, such as illegal mining.
Civil disobedience, white privilege, and getting arrested at the Fairy Creek blockade
The Fairy Creek blockade should bring deep-seated issues of colonialism, the extractive logging industry, and police brutality to the forefront of the Canadian psyche.
July 22, 2011: A Lesson In Hate
Anders Behring Breivik murdered 77 people in an attack fueled by white supremacy and xenophobia. It changed my country and it changed my approach to politics and the world.
The Non-Coup in Haiti
Haiti was one of the first democracies in the Western hemisphere. Yet, it is one of its least functional ones. Will this pattern continue to get worse before it gets better?
Countering China’s Growing Influence in Latin America
Despite decades of involvement in Latin America, approval for the US government has decreased in the region, while approval towards China has increased due to its seemingly supportive and compassionate approach.
More Canadian Mining Would Be Good for the World
Canada possesses large reserves of the critical minerals and metals necessary for the technologies that will power a green future. An increase in their extraction would be good for their domestic economy and the world.
The Violence Within Non-Violence: A Critique of Extinction Rebellion’s Theory of the World
While XR has inspired meaningful dialogue on the climate crisis, there are flaws in its worldview that may prove harmful.
The Space Force is Crucial to Protecting Our Way of Life
The US Space Force, developed by former President Trump in 2018, actually represents a logical move to promote American security in space as well as scientific and technological advancements.
A Political Union Between Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK is Possible if Implemented Correctly
A proposed political and economic union between Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom has attracted controversy, but if implemented correctly it could provide significant benefits to the four members and their citizens.
Torture as Intelligence: Let’s Stop Kidding Ourselves
“Enhanced interrogation techniques,” or torture, remain in use by multiple intelligence services. Still, these techniques do not work and have destroyed our values, credibility, and humanity.
Israel is an Apartheid State
In light of recent reports by Human Rights Watch and B’tselem, Israel’s occupation and relentless maltreatment of Palestinians are increasingly being recognized as the actions of an apartheid regime.
The Gendered Economic Impacts of COVID-19 and Unpaid Sick Days
Women are overrepresented among low-wage precarious work on the frontlines of the pandemic, and are the least likely to have paid sick leave.
Rising Tensions in Taiwan: Will Xi Jinping Make a Move?
There are speculations that the increasing tensions in the Taiwan Strait will lead to a US-China war. But is war in China’s best interest?
Our Approach to Regime Change in Venezuela is Detrimental: Here’s Why
Canada and the United States want regime change in Venezuela. It is warranted, but a change in tactics is in order.
Postponement of Palestinian Elections Reflects the PA’s Redundancy
Mahmoud Abbas, leader of the Palestinian Authority, has reneged on his decision to hold popular elections, a decision which could undermine the PA’s relevancy overall.
Why Aren’t Canada’s Conservatives Proposing an Ambitious Climate Plan?
While climate skepticism among CPC delegates could be a roadblock for ambitious policies, so too could the party’s history of failing to implement effective climate plans.
The Hypocrisy of the Hijab Ban in France
France’s recent ruling on religious attire has highlighted its long history of Islamophobia and the colonial tendency to frame Muslim women as oppressed and in need of saving.
Biden’s Letdown of Progressives: The Need for a Post-Trump Politics
The first two months of Joe Biden’s administration have been a rebuke to progressive aspirations as the spectre of Trump still looms over the American political landscape.
