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Leif Walker

I am a fourth year political science major interested in journalism and creative writing.  I am also very interested in the labour movement and I try to write from the perspective of the labour movement and specifically what are the next steps to further the scope of the movement.  I analyze current events and show how we can intervene in them to bring about a fairer society.
Canadian Immigration Policy: A vulgar apology for Capitalism

Canadian Immigration Policy: A vulgar apology for Capitalism

March 28, 2024March 25, 2024 Leif Walker

In a recent National Bank article, two economists wrote about the higher-than-usual immigration into Canada, warning Canadians of a so-called “population trap.”  Their term refers to “a situation where no increase in living standards is possible, because the population is … Continue reading

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Fire and Fury in America

Fire and Fury in America

March 4, 2024February 27, 2024 Leif Walker

As we approach the 2024 election in the U.S., there exists an overwhelming sense of unease and weariness that permeates American attitudes.  Americans have seen all of what both the Democrats and Republicans can offer and it is falling very … Continue reading

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Moroccan Earthquake Catastrophe: How the Regime’s Mediocre Response Has Amplified Moroccans’ Hardship

Moroccan Earthquake Catastrophe: How the Regime’s Mediocre Response Has Amplified Moroccans’ Hardship

November 15, 2023November 13, 2023 Leif Walker

A earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 has recently struck Morocco.  Thousands have died from the disaster which has been exacerbated by the negligence of the Moroccan regime.  While earthquakes are natural disasters that are not preventable, the state’s … Continue reading

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