Grassroots movements are collective actions and initiatives that emerge from the base of society. They are managed by individuals or groups who aim to foster authenticity, representativity, community empowerment, and sustainability within their respective societies. Grassroots movements have been essential … Continue reading
Category: Politics
UNDRIP and Bill C-15 in Canada: A Historic Struggle to Decolonize Canadian Law
Canada’s relationship with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) has always been uneasy, but the passing of Bill C-15 in June of 2021 has made its implementation in Canada imminent. From this date, the Canadian … Continue reading
Smart Home Technologies: Reinforcing Dated, Repressive Gender Roles
Despite women’s growing presence in the workforce, many continue to encounter difficulties balancing work inside and outside the home. Yet, in light of the widespread implementation of smart home technologies used in households today, marketed as “Digital Housekeepers,” … Continue reading
The Cosmic Renaissance: How 21st Century Politics Reignited the Space Race
A universal revolution, one that is both unprecedented and oddly familiar, is quietly unfolding directly above our heads. Outer space: humanity’s final frontier paints a colourful mosaic of politics, revolutionaries, and war. With help from technological advancements, the discovery of … Continue reading
Hong Kong at the Crossroads: Navigating Sino-Western Economic Dynamics
In the heart of Asia, where the East meets the West, lies Hong Kong – a vibrant metropolis that has long been the pulsating core of global finance. It is a city where futuristic skyscrapers cast their shadows over centuries-old … Continue reading
Broken Promises: The Foundation of the Azawad Independence Movement
The term “Imazighen” is a plural noun that represents the diverse groups of people indigenous to North Africa, pre-existing the Arab conquest of the late seventh century C.E. that is often more quaintly described as the origin of North African … Continue reading
Where To Call Home? Pakistan’s Forced Deportation of Afghani Refugees
On October 4th, 2023, the Pakistani government issued an alarming directive asking nearly two million unregistered Afghani refugees to either leave voluntarily by November 1st or face forced deportation by the Pakistani authorities. Since the advent of the Soviet-Afghan war … Continue reading
L’échec du référendum autochtone australien : Ce qu’il se cache derrière les camps « oui » et « non »
Le 14 octobre, les Australiens sont partis voter pour « The Voice Referendum » dont le but était d’établir une « voix » parlementaire constitutionnellement reconnue dont bénéficieraient les peuples autochtones. Les Premières Nations représentent 3.8% de la population australienne… Continue reading
Canada is Failing it’s LGBTQ+ Community
Excerpt: In light of the recent anti-LGBTQ+ protests, counter-protests and overall rise in regressive policies and attitudes, Canada must take a firmer stance on their commitment to the rights of all citizens.
The past few years have proved divisive and … Continue reading
Manipulation médiatique : L’euphémisme du massacre palestinien
Les médias, souvent considérés comme les gardiens de la vérité, prétendent opérer avec une objectivité inébranlable. Pourtant, derrière cette façade d’impartialité se cache une réalité plus nuancée, où la manipulation de la perception des utilisateurs devient monnaie courante. Cette manipulation … Continue reading