A breakup letter with the West
On March 9, author and journalist Omar El Akkad hosted his Winnipeg book launch at McNally Robinson Booksellers. His latest book, One Day, Everyone Will…
politics
Beyond a title
In our society, leadership is often synonymous with a position or title. Whenever I think of modern leaders, I immediately associate them with the office…
Canada’s next prime minister to be chosen on March 9
The next leader of the Liberal Party of Canada — and the next prime minister of Canada — will be announced on Sunday, March 9….
Canada in Donald Trump’s second term
Canadians need to look in the mirror as we are not off the hook with Trump. The election of Donald Trump earlier this month was…
U of M alumnus and Pulitzer Prize finalist release satire
Ben Clarkson, who now lives in Montreal but was born and raised in Winnipeg, fondly recalls nights spent at the Manitoban office working on layouts…
The spectacle of political debate
I felt entertained and agitated watching the U.S. presidential debate on Sept. 10. Seeing my preferred candidate, Kamala Harris, blow Donald Trump out of the water…
A Jewish perspective on the Israel-Hamas war
The Manitoban does not publish any facts that are not backed up by evidence from a reputable source. However, this article is in the comment…
U of M group advocates for livable basic income
The cost-of-living crisis and systemic barriers are causing increased financial strain for many, including university students. Now, one group of U of M staff and…
MOFA announces 2023-24 executive
The Manitoba Organization of Faculty Associations (MOFA) has announced its new executive for the 2023-24 academic year. Professor of political science at Brandon University and…
America is heading toward fascism
I can’t be the first to argue that what I see happening in the United States increasingly resembles fascism. From those who hold power to…