Gendering of gadgetry emblematic of a sexist culture
Virtual assistants today are still pre-programmed to a female-gendered voice.
Evan Tremblay
Job automation benefits workplace productivity
With the rise of new technology, the fear of human jobs becoming automated has grown in recent years. There is a lot of potential for technology to complement our jobs rather than to hurt them.
York University backlash an attempt to criminalize substantive criticism of Israel
On Nov. 20, the Herut Zionism Club hosted a talk at York University in Toronto featuring reservists of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) which was met with protests from students including Students Against Israeli Apartheid and CUPE 3903.
ISP censorship in Canada is a recipe for internet corporatization
On Nov. 15, the Federal Court officially ordered Canadian internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to a website selling pirated content.
The housing dilemma of capitalism leaves many behind
Last week, a mother with six children was evicted from Manitoba Housing in Winnipeg’s North End over a fire accidentally started by one of her children.
New B.C. vape laws a recipe for black market growth
On Nov. 14, the B.C. government announced new regulations that intend to crack down on the increase of youths using vape products.
Don Cherry’s firing a gift to right-wing outrage machine
On Nov. 11, Don Cherry’s 38-year run as a commentator on Hockey Night in Canada abruptly came to an end.
Don Cherry’s firing is an opportunity for new voices in hockey
After making controversial comments during his Coach’s Corner segment on Hockey Night in Canada Nov. 9, Don Cherry was relieved of his position.
Government has no role in reinforcing gender
In a decision written Nov. 5, an adjudicator from the Manitoba Human Rights Commission ordered the government of Manitoba to allow non-binary sex designations on birth certificates.
U-Pass presents major test for city’s commitment to sustainability
After just two years of the U-Pass being in effect, U of M ridership was up by 25 per cent. A fee increase without additional benefits threatens this.