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The Discrepancies of Police Responses between Indigenous activists and the Trucker Convoys

April 16, 2022April 15, 2022 Laila Mirza

However, it has been widely voiced that the delayed responses from federal and local governments may have reflected an inherent bias toward white protesters. Many comparisons have been made between the treatment of truckers versus indigenous protesters on social media.

Haiti’s Political Crisis: How Constitutional Dispute is Fueling Conflict and Instability

June 11, 2021November 10, 2021 Joel Sawmadal

President Moïse’s declaration of a state of emergency on March 16th marked the first official recognition of the political crisis which swept over Haiti at the start of the year. Escalation of the crisis over recent months has led to widespread civilian protests, increasingly violent repression by the Haitian National Police (PNH), a surge in crime rates across the country, and a destabilisation of authority.

Stifling Dissent: The Regulation of Internet in India

March 29, 2021November 10, 2021 Nikhita Panwar

The decline of political and civil liberties has accelerated since Modi's re-election in 2019. During this time, authorities have increased regulation of, and access to, online spaces as a means to control political discourse and stifle dissenting voices.

The Myanmar Coup: An Interview With A Myanmar Citizen

March 23, 2021November 10, 2021 Ruolan Ma

To get a better sense of this incident on the ground, Catalyst interviewed a 28-year old Burmese citizen living in Yangon.

Confronting Mask Culture in China and Canada

November 9, 2020November 10, 2021 Ruolan Ma

When it comes to a collective crisis like this, behaviour tends to be related to notions of collectivism and individualism.

The Art of Resilience: One Year post-Thawra in Lebanon

October 26, 2020November 10, 2021 Adriana Gabriela Franco

Last year I published my first article about the Lebanese protests in October 2019. It seemed like Lebanon was on the brink of something marvelous, on the road to overthrowing a government system that had caused them more woes than wins. [...] Unfortunately, the situation got bleaker before it got better.

Discontent in Hong Kong: Breakdown of the Protests Featuring an Interview with Action Free Hong Kong Montreal

November 10, 2019November 10, 2021 Bérénice Collignon

This global trade hub is currently demonstrating its concern and anger regarding its current social state and political standing.

Rage Against the Decree: the Role of Indigenous and Marginalized Ecuadorians in Revoking Decree 883

November 8, 2019November 10, 2021 Joy Kwak

Within its short existence, the decree has already disproportionately impacted marginalized Ecuadorians, including Indigenous communities, lower-class workers and the rural poor.

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