How often do people think of the Roman Empire? Apparently a lot, at least for men, according to the recent Internet frenzy. But what about the Nubian Kingdom? Does this reign even exist in the collective imagination?
As I … Continue reading
Maia Sunnberg
Maia Sunnberg is a U3 student at McGill University. She is currently pursuing a joint-honours degree in International Development and Political Science, with a minor in German. Human rights, specifically labour and minority rights, as well as ethics in an era of globalized trade, are her particular fields of interest.
Building Bricks and Picking Peas: Two Case Studies on Modern-Day Slavery
We often perceive slavery as a colonial object of the past. This belief is also localized, based on the history textbooks read in school. However, slavery is not a static concept. It fluctuates and evolves, adapting to the modern era. … Continue reading
Hair from Where? The Influx of Iranian Hair and the Democratic Movement Crackdown
Iranian hair is everywhere: from 26 kilograms of illegally seized hair at the Armenia-Iran border to an unusual influx of Iranian hair in North American salons. Why would this raise an eyebrow? Non-synthetic hair typically comes from South Asia (Indonesia … Continue reading
A Tainted Future? EVs as a Blood-Stained Solution to Climate Change
EVs, or electric vehicles, are hailed as the solution to climate change, promising a greener future. However, the production of EVs still has not taken off in Canada, as the Ontario-US Rust Belt, known for its integrated automobile supply chain, … Continue reading