Kavanaugh, #MeToo and the court of public opinion
The #MeToo movement has created structural imbalances in the court of public opinion that must be addressed.
social issues
Overhauls required in response to sexual assault
Privacy rights are founded in liberal dicta, but operate to privilege the purveyors of sexual assault. Institutional change must be used as harsh corrective to achieve justice.
An editor, walking into the sunset
Former sports editor Ryan Stelter reflects on his time with the Manitoban and underscores its value.
Refrain from smashing worker privacy law because of Kirby
Do not let Steve Kirby’s alleged crimes be a Trojan horse that kneecaps worker rights and privacy. In February of 2017, six female U of…
Student groups learn the culture of consent
On Aug. 20, the Commerce Students’ Association hosted the first consent culture workshop of the school year, and it will not be the last. U…
Manitoba budget a blow against the university
What the latest provincial budget reveals is that the government places little value on either education or students.
A conversation with the minister for employment, workforce development and labour
Federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Patricia Hajdu visited Winnipeg to participate in a discussion with Manitobans about the 2018 budget hosted by…
Students sleep outdoors to support homeless
Six U of M students slept in front of UMSU University Centre for five days last week to raise funds for homeless youth in Winnipeg….
Documentary highlights experiences of chronically homeless
A documentary highlighting the lived experiences of four chronically homeless people in British Columbia was screened at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights March 8….
U of A highlights lack of diversity among U15 leadership positions
A recent study conducted by University of Alberta professor Malinda Smith for the University of Alberta Academic Women’s Association found a lack of diversity in…