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.
international affairs
Low Roar – Once in a Long, Long While…, 5/5
Low Roar – a solo project of Icelandic songwriter/guitarist Ryan Karazija – will be releasing a new album, Once In A Long Long While…, on…
U.S. women’s hockey team boycotts World Championship
The central issues of the dispute seem to be unfair wages paid to the players, as well as the level of support the highly successful program receives from USA Hockey.
Stephen Lewis slams Trump on human rights during U of M lecture
A strong voice calling for the revival of human rights spoke at St. John’s College Feb. 28 for the annual Marjorie Ward Lecture. Stephen Lewis,…
Trudeau needs to scrap the Third Safe Country Agreement
When it comes to refugee policy, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has two stances: one on Twitter, and the other on paper. Nowhere is that more…
University community affected by U.S. travel ban
University of Manitoba research assistant and PhD candidate Elnaz Afsharipour was on her way to an engineering conference in San Francisco with her husband on…
Want to solve the problem of radicalization? Open your borders
The politics of Donald Trump are the best thing that has ever happened to terrorists.
March for Science scheduled to challenge Trump presidency
Scientists across the United States will march to protest recent anti-science efforts by the Trump administration in what’s being called the “March for Science.” The…
“It’s a balancing act”: Paul Wells on Trudeau’s relationship with Trump
Political commentator Paul Wells discusses need to balance Canadian values, trading relationship.
Manitoba PCs share Trump’s disdain for regulation
When the Manitoba PCs were seeking a mandate in the 2016 provincial election, they campaigned on a commitment to not cut frontline services. Other than…