racial bias
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Whoopi Goldberg’s comments receive backlash
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On a recent episode of the American talk show The View, panellist Whoopi Goldberg claimed that the Holocaust, the systematic killing of Jewish people under Nazi rule, was not related to issues of race. Critics were appalled and baffled. Goldberg was eventually suspended for two weeks. The comments made by Goldberg were wrong and historically…
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Hey school board, leave those kids alone
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A Tennessee school board has removed Maus, a graphic novel depicting the Holocaust, from its grade 8 curriculum. The novel, which uses cats and mice to symbolize Nazis and Jewish people, was removed on the grounds that it contained profane language and an image of a nude mouse. Librarians, teachers, parents and many in the…
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Olympic viewership down amidst controversy
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The Olympic Games, since their emergence from antiquity, have been a spectacle. The incredible athletes never fail to arouse the world’s attention as we look on, bewildered by their prowess. But despite this fact remaining unchanged, Olympic Games viewership is down this year in every country except the host nation, China. And while defenders of…
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Conflict in Ukraine draws international attention
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Tensions on the Russo-Ukrainian border have heightened as the international community prepares for a potential invasion. Russia, who has support in areas of Ukraine from pro-Moscow rebels, has placed a large force on the border of the two countries. Ukraine receives backing from NATO and the European Union, sparking debates about the responsibilities of ally…
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Is Québec’s unvaccinated fine a mistake?
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The government of Quebec has announced that it will place a financial penalty, in the form of a fine, on residents who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine. Justification was found by claiming those who refused the vaccine are too burdensome for an overwhelmed healthcare system. Premier Francois Legault believes that this sacrifice (if we can use…
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Bureaucracy slows down the implementation of a three-digit suicide hotline
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Just over a year ago, MP Todd Doherty introduced a motion into the House of Commons that called for “immediate action” to establish a three-digit, nation-wide, suicide prevention hotline. Support for the motion was bipartisan. Now, the government is facing criticism for its failure to act quickly on the motion’s implementation. As I am skeptical…
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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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Looking for answers to the disappearance of Peng Shuai
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Tennis star Peng Shuai has disappeared following accusations of assault against a former top-ranking member of the Chinese Communist Party. The disappearance has left many concerned for Shuai’s safety. The Women’s Tennis Association claims that it will cut ties with China and refuse to host events in the country until Shuai’s whereabouts are known and…
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British Columbia’s new approach to drug use is a step in the right direction
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The government of British Columbia has asked the federal government to make them exempt from certain provisions of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. This exemption would decriminalize the possession of small quantities of drugs such as cocaine and heroin in an effort to battle drug use. While traditional methods of tackling drug use in…
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Ontario set to increase minimum wage
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Earlier this month, the Ontario government announced that it will increase the minimum wage from 14.35$ per hour to 15$ per hour on Jan. 1, 2022. This increase will also affect those in the service industry, who are currently compensated at 12.55$ per hour, as it will increase their wage to the same 15$ an…
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