Monday, November 11, 2024

Saint John councillors suspended for supporting CUPE strike

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Joanna Killen and Brent Harris, two councillors for the city of Saint John, were recently suspended from their duties after showing support for CUPE Local 486 strikes. An investigation is ongoing. In the heart of Saint John, city councillors Joanna Killen and Brent Harris recently...

Crisis unveiled: Israel, Gaza and Hamas in the shadows of conflict

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The ongoing conflict between Israel, Gaza, and Hamas has generated widespread concern and international attention. It is imperative to address this delicate issue with impartiality and utmost respect for all parties involved. The origins of this conflict can be traced back several decades and are...

Op-Ed: Why did America invade Iraq?

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September 11, 2001, is a date that will be infamous for centuries to come.  On that date, four coordinated attacks against the United States were planned and carried out by a terrorist group known as Al Qaeda.  19 Terrorists hijacked four American Airliners in...

The political ramifications of glorifying a Nazi soldier: House of Commons Speaker resigns

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Anthony Rota, former Speaker of the House of Commons, is facing backlash and public calls to resign after honouring a Ukrainian soldier who fought for a Nazi Unit during the Second World War. On September 22, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Jewish President of Ukraine, was midway through...

Bill C-18: A new era of consuming news

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The Canadian Government is engaged in a battle with big tech corporations such as Google and Meta.  The government feels that these corporations have excessive control. Enter Bill C-18.  This bill requires big tech corporations to provide financial compensation for news outlets that share...

What is happening in Iran? Further injustices to women’s rights and safety

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Women in Iran are experiencing great levels of injustice due to the morality policing occurring as a result of the country’s repressive government. Fundamental changes are being demanded after the death of 22-year-old, Jîna Mahsa Aminî who died in custody, following her arrest for not...

Us, them, or we?

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What is a border? You know what I mean, that weird line on the map the denotes the place where one country, or province, or county, or town, ends and another begins. It’s a simple concept. One that hardly ever gets a second thought. After...

Op-Ed: Brazil riots indicative of new global trend in democracy

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Civil disobedience and political protests are staple aspects of democracy. They are methods in which individuals can express their dissatisfaction with the current state of public affairs peacefully. Despite peaceful alternatives, the media has been filled with images of violent rioting and the storming of political...

Op-Ed: What Martin Luther King Jr. day means to me

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“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”-Martin Luther King Jr. January 16 is a day that we not only remember a brave man, but we...

Taliban eliminates women’s post-secondary education in Afghanistan

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Since the Taliban seized power in August of 2021, they have widely integrated their interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia. Background Their ability to assume power in Afghanistan occurred after negotiations with the United States, who had American forces in the country to assure civil...