Nate Parker
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Why a diplomatic boycott of the Olympics does nothing
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Canada, like many other democratic countries, will participate in a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games. Though many are praising the Prime Minister, and leaders of other countries diplomatically boycotting the Games, I see this as a form of posturing that shows little courage with…
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Legalization of marijuana brings forth boycott event
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On July 1, 2018, marijuana will become legal in certain quantities across Canada. Because of the conditions of the bill, the specific details regarding quantities, enforcement and distribution have been left to the individual provinces to decide. While the project is unto itself divisive among Canadian citizens, the results of the 2015 federal election –…
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Netflix boycott due to “Dear White People” reinforces the importance of upcoming television adaptation
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Hey Netflix, by now you must have noticed the intense backlash that has been generated from the trailer to the upcoming series based on Justin Simien’s independent smash Dear White People. I would hate for you to react in the wrong way to this controversy and put your business and product at jeopardy. With hundreds…
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Unsigned: The ethics of the Oscars and their political statements
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It seems that all the talk in the last few days has been about the Oscars. Between Nicole Kidman’s clapping and the La La Land/Moonlight mix up, it’s been a massive topic of conversation. It’s a shame that overshadowed some of the real political messages of the night. The Oscars have always been a platform…
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