Activist movements ought to be applauded, not condemned
Public demonstration of grievances and peaceful protests are integral to a government that properly addresses the problems of and represents the goals of its people.
Articles by Comment Editor
Tuition hikes call for the exercise of popular power
Institutions like UMSU will not, and cannot, protect us from what is coming.
Addressing the opioid epidemic begins with safe drug use sites
It’s time to move away from criminalization and toward compassion.
Pot legalization won’t solve Trudeau’s youth problem
The Liberals owe young Canadians their majority government. They have an obligation to address the issues youth are facing right now.
Listen to students and you’ll hear ‘education for all’
Manitoba needs a comprehensive, holistic plan to open the doors of post-secondary education to anyone who wants to attend.
Why progressive Canadians should sign up to vote in the upcoming Conservative leadership election
“Conservative or not, it is our duty to ensure that we prevent any candidate that aligns themselves with the alt-right from becoming the leader of the Conservative Party.”
What to expect from UMSU in 2017-2018
UMSU council and the incoming executive team will be evaluated on their ability to create a common vision, unite the student body, and respond to the challenges ahead.
Governments need to regulate the sharing economy
The government has a duty to step in and halt the unethical practices of what can be called Big App.
Online voting won’t save student democracy
Voter turnout in the 2017 UMSU general election was low, but it was not because of a lack of ability to vote. It was because of a lack of desire to vote.
Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau missed the point of International Women’s Day, but so did the people attacking her
International Women’s Day should be a day about women, not attacking women.