Human rights are under threat everywhere, from the Occupied Palestinian Territories to the Unceded Indigenous Lands in Canada. In today’s globalized economy, human rights designated by international organizations are often trampled in the name of economic development and geopolitical interests. Examining the under-reported instances of human rights abuses on the ground is crucial in understanding the politics of the world today.
The Attack on Substantive Due Process: Roe v. Wade and Beyond
The overturning of Roe v. Wade by the United States Supreme Court has stripped rights held for nearly half a century and raises concerns about the new, conservative makeup of the Court. The landmark 1973 case established access to abortion as a federal right, stating overreaching state restrictions were unconstitutional. However, the 2022 Dobbs v.…
The ‘B’ in BDS – Arguing in Favour of Cultural Boycotts
After previously defending their decision to schedule shows in Israel following public backlash, critically-acclaimed indie rock band Big Thief recently canceled their charity concerts in Tel Aviv. In their new statement, they backpedaled on their initial stance on ‘love beyond disagreement’, stating that, “We now recognize the shows we had booked [did] not honor that…
Cobalt Mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Human and Environmental Costs of the Transition to Green Technology
With mining companies in the Global North exploiting and controlling its cobalt industry in the name of sustainability, the DRC and the Congolese people get the short end of the stick.
