Nepal after the people’s war
On Dec. 28, 2009, the leader of the Nepal Maoists, Puspa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, began discussions with the parties who still comprise…
international affairs
Pardon me if I’m not impressed
Well folks, with the passing of another year and our attention collectively turning to the supposed hope and promise of a new year and a…
Canada after Copenhagen
At this point, the Copenhagen climate talks are long over, and world leaders’ “agreement” to limit climate change to an increase of 2 degrees is…
A discussion amongst brothers
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict goes back almost four thousand years to two brothers — Isaac and Ishmael, the sons of Abraham. Isaac is a forefather of…
Speaking in the name of the absentee
Exactly a year ago, the period between Dec. 27, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, Gaza was bombed by Israel “going wild,” to use the terms of the…
CD Review : The xx “The xx”
There’s something undeniably refreshing about a group of 20-year-olds writing and self-producing one of the best albums of 2009. I’m referring here to The xx,…
Fairtrade coffee, a great way to make a difference
As consumers, there are many ways to make a difference and create a positive impact in the world. Canadians are the biggest coffee consumers in…
Student Refugee Program: humanitarian or dwindling effort?
This is my fifth year as a student at the University of Manitoba and my first year of being involved with the Student Refugee Program…
Ugandan anti-homosexuality bill, radical and heinous
Uganda has taken a large step backward in the past month, with the introduction of an anti-homosexuality bill. This issue not only has stirred up…
Why Iran and Israel should not be linked
U.S. President Barack Obama is running on a treacherous path — one that has never yielded and will not yield anything but despair. Obama, the…