Donald Trump
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Taylor Swift gets political on Instagram
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As someone who doesn’t exactly like to talk about their political opinions, politics are all I’ve been hearing about lately, which makes it hard not to form a stance on what you believe in. There’s no doubt that everyone has been aware of what’s going on in the United States, and as a person who…
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Carol Burnett’s performance at Centre in the Square
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On Sept. 25, the legendary female comedian, actress, singer and writer, Carol Burnett, graced the stage at Centre in the Square for “an evening of laughter and reflection where the audience asks questions.” At 85 year-old, the unfailingly eloquent comic has had a career spanning over five decades on television, delivering her individual and beloved…
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Bob Woodward sheds light through new book on Trump
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Under Donald Trump’s presidency, there have been a number of highly publicized books going against the Republican president. But Bob Woodward’s new book Fear: Trump in the White House may be the most in-depth one yet. Bob Woodward is an associate editor at The Washington Post and is famously known for covering the Watergate scandal…
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Caring about family separations at the border and what happens to them next
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The evolving events and information that have been the focus of countless news outlets regarding the separation of parents and their children at the U.S.-Mexico border have revealed polarizing and unsettling sides to opinionated people all over the internet — from average nobodies to notable names in power. Sifting through directionless tweets from the president,…
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American gun laws need to change
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How are you right now? Are you relaxed? Feel your pulse — as you’re reading this — you’re probably somewhere safe and more likely than not, you’re calm. Enjoy the comforts surrounding you, but simultaneously, realize not all people enjoy these same luxuries. You’re most likely reading this at a Canadian university and if you…
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Jimmy Fallon and why he’s no longer funny
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I used to be a person who eagerly watched Jimmy Fallon’s late night show with unending amusement. I found his sketches funny and thought that he was a talented comedian and entertainer. I would watch him and think, “he’s so likeable.” He gives the impression that he is painfully pleasant. People generally respond well to…
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President setting up precedent: Trump and FDR
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On social media recently, it is very common for people to compare Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler. On the other side of the political spectrum, I have seen people compare Trump’s electoral upset to the Reagan Revolution of 1980. These comparisons might seem fair at first glance, but they are wrong. First, Trump is not…
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Laurier’s Response to Donald Trump’s Travel ban
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On Jan. 27, President Trump issued an executive order restricting travel into the United States for individuals from seven Muslim-majority countries for 90 days. Ensuing the announcement, Universities Canada released a statement in response to the U.S. executive order to reiterate their commitment to providing communities that are diverse and inclusive to all: “Canada’s universities…
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O’Leary Canada’s Trump?
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Have you ever heard the saying that Canada is the same as America, just a few years behind? That saying may prove very true when considering the future of Canadian politics. The hugely controversial American election process that started several years ago is resurfacing in Canadian politics right now. I have been surprised at the…
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Coming together to oppose the new president
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On Jan. 20, Donald Trump was sworn into office, marking the official beginning to his first presidential term. Over the past year, we stood in awe as Trump effortlessly overwhelmed the Republican Party’s most accomplished politicians. The rise of Trump represents something different to each person. If you are an admirer of Trump, you are…
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