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
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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