On May 13th 2024 social unrest erupted in New Caledonia after the French government announced a revision to the 1998 Noumea Accords. In response to this, on the 15th the French government issued a ban for the … Continue reading
Category: Culture & Media
The Battle for Transparency: How Julian Assange’s Freedom Marks a Global Victory for Journalism and Free Speech
A tumultuous legal saga came to a surprisingly satisfying conclusion as Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, stepped outside into the searing heat of Saipan, an exotic Pacific Island under US jurisdiction. The 52-year-old Assange secured his freedom by … Continue reading
Les JO : Atouts ou dangers pour l’économie et l’écologie?
Attendus depuis plusieurs années et préparés depuis de longs mois, les Jeux olympiques (JO) arrivent enfin à Paris cet été et les Français sont mitigés quant à leur impact. Si au début les effets semblaient être positifs, au fur et … Continue reading
From Pins to Protests: Politics on the Red Carpet
In a world marred by international conflict and political controversy at a level that many feel is unprecedented, it is rare to have a public event where these issues do not creep in – the Oscars are no exception. At … Continue reading
Addressing the Implications of Colonialism: Examining Indigenous Health Disparities in Canada
While universal health care is envisioned as a fundamental human right for all, its seemingly contradictory reality presents unique challenges in which health disparities continue to negatively harm Indigenous communities. This is due to the damaging effects of settler colonialism … Continue reading
How Facebook and Meta Became Breeding Grounds for Sexual Exploitation
Excerpt: An investigation into sexual exploitation and trafficking within Meta technology.
Discussions of technological advancements such as social media platforms often center around the same set of pros and cons – connection and communication, but also isolation and cyberbullying. However, … Continue reading
Searching for Cleopatra: Redefining and Reclaiming the Egyptian Queen’s legacy
The last Pharaoh of Egypt; a living goddess, a promiscuous lover, and one of the first female leaders in human history. At least this is the story of Cleopatra that existing literature writes. However, much of Cleopatra’s identity remains … Continue reading
Unveiling the Fight Against Environmental Racism in Canada with Bill C-226
Envision a reality where environmental degradation is not a matter of bad luck but a targeted oversight, one that disproportionately impacts your community. Here, the very elements meant to nurture life, air, water, and soil, become silent aggressors under the … Continue reading
The Rise of Women’s Athletics: A Moment or a Movement?
In the last couple of decades, global athletic programs have faced a true reckoning, one that is increasingly bringing women’s sports to the forefront of public consciousness. Gender disparities in sports have been so glaring that they became overlooked, with … Continue reading
How Fast-Paced Media Has Shaped Our Perception of the Russo-Ukrainian War
Excerpt: News on the Russo-Ukrainian War tends to focus on basic information with little in-depth analysis. Conversely, the war must to be reported accurately, in-depth, in context, and with expert opinions; it cannot be covered only at surface level.
Today’s … Continue reading