Since January 19, immense strikes have overtaken France due to Macron’s persistent efforts to “overhaul France’s pension scheme.” According to the Economist, over 68% of the French population opposed the pension reforms announced on January 10, which would … Continue reading
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Blood of the People: Inside the Peruvian Uprising
In the past month, Peru has descended into chaos. Beginning after the impeachment of President Pedro Castillo by the Peruvian congress, protesters across the nation have risen up, demanding a change to the political status quo, which has the legislative … Continue reading
The Discrepancies of Police Responses between Indigenous activists and the Trucker Convoys
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Within its short existence, the decree has already disproportionately impacted marginalized Ecuadorians, including Indigenous communities, lower-class workers and the rural poor.