Manitoba government sacrificing healthcare on the altar of austerity
Our newfound reliance on market logic will not save us; it will only condemn those in care whom are subjected to its whim
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Latest UMSU press release misses the point
One would think that the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) had finally woken up from its apathetic slumber, what with the recent executive press…
Inclusion of queer people of colour in Pride parades is long overdue
On June 17, four black protesters – one of whom identifies as transgender – were arrested at the Columbus Pride Parade in Ohio. The activists…
Pride has lost sight of queer liberation
Pride has delegitimized its role as a political force, ignoring a rich history of activism in favour of embracing meek incrementalism.
A non-Muslim’s guide to Ramadan
Don’t: Use Ramadan as an opportunity to bring up your political “hot take”.
Provincial government owes transit more than cuts
The province has divested itself of the responsibility to match the city’s budget contributions to Winnipeg transit.
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.
The UMGSA needs to update its social media policy for elections
Currently, the election manual states that, “social network sites such as Facebook etc. are not permitted as campaigning vehicles.”
The benefits and challenges of being a mother and a graduate student
Rony Thomas is a third year PhD student in the Department of Immunology at the University of Manitoba, working under the supervision of Dr. Xi Yang.
Tuition hikes call for the exercise of popular power
Institutions like UMSU will not, and cannot, protect us from what is coming.