About a month ago, Russia declared war on Ukraine, launching its first attack on the country on February 24th. This sent thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing for the neighboring countries of Poland, Romania, Moldova, and others. To … Continue reading
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Mouvement du gilet orange, victime du « slacktivisme »?
Le jeudi 30 septembre 2021, des milliers de Canadiens et Canadiennes se sont réunis en solidarité et ont porté le gilet orange pour la journée de la vérité et de la réconciliation.
TikTok and Democracy? The Implications of the US’ Proposed TikTok Ban
Ironically, the very presidency that critiques China's authoritarian leadership is the same one attempting to violate their fundamental right to self-expression.
The Unity of Lebanon’s October Revolution: Art, Protest, and Social Media
The artistic element of the protest is particularly fascinating, as photographers, sketch artists, and graphic designers alike have created a massive collection of works related to the protest. Mostly shared via social media, the aesthetics of this art are moving and powerful, and are a reflection of the demands and grievances of protesters, as well as a vision of a new Lebanon that those who take to the street wish to see.