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Some households have shared disproportionately in the growing national wealth, but GNP fails to reflect the disparity in gains across economic groups.
Iran’s missile strikes on Iraqi bases in response to the killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani have raised tensions between the U.S. and Iran. But war seems unlikely at this point.
The actions of today’s leaders on climate change will determine how much more vocal youth will become in 2020.
Venice is a beautiful city with legendary myths that have attracted travellers for hundreds of years. These myths may be what brings the resources needed to save the city.
L'ascension et la chute des singes dans l'Europe ancienne devraient nous rappeler la relation précaire de notre propre espèce avec les changements climatiques.
In the aftermath of the election, what is striking about many of the policy positions of Canada’s federal parties is their timidity, especially when it comes to climate change.
The rise and fall of monkeys in ancient Europe should remind us of our own species’ precarious relationship with changing climates.
Despite protective apology legislation across Canada, many doctors and other health-care professionals remain too afraid or ashamed to apologize after medical errors.
Those hoping to see from Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister the fiery right-wing political rhetoric often employed by other Conservative leaders in Canada will walk away disappointed.
Taxation is one tool politicians think they can use to influence the economy and make life fairer for Canadians.
Les niveaux de microplastiques dans l'océan augmentent. Il nous faut comprendre comment ils affectent les qualités et les propriétés de la glace de mer, et quel pourrait en être l'impact potentiel.
Nearly everything known about Ebola virus persistence in the reproductive system has resulted from testing semen of West African Ebola virus disease survivors.
Une équipe de recherche composée de jeunes militants du climat et d'universitaires examine comment les écologistes apprennent la solidarité et la justice.
Levels of microplastics in the ocean are rising. More study is needed to figure out how these microplastics affect the qualities and properties of sea ice, and what the potential impact may be.
Our inability to foresee the jobs of the future should be tempered by the realization that that jobs have always appeared in the past, regardless of technological advances.
A research team of youth climate activists and academics is examining how environmentalists learn about solidarity and justice.
Rather than just bribing us with our own money, politicians on the campaign trail should propose structural changes to the way government works and budgets itself.
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister called an early election and the summertime campaign will likely help his Progressive Conservative government be re-elected.
In some Manitoba schools, educators are working to recognize that the most urgent need for children who have experienced trauma is to establish the child’s sense of safety in the school.
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Director, Centre for Human Rights Research and Distinguished Professor, History and Women's and Gender Studies, University of Manitoba
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Research Technician at RESOLVE (Research and Education for Solutions to Violence and Abuse), University of Manitoba
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Assistant Professor, Political Studies, University of Manitoba
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Associate Professor of Classics, University of Manitoba
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Instructor, Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media, University of Manitoba
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PhD Candidate, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources and the Department of Environment and Geography, University of Manitoba
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Professor, Faculty of Social Work & Director, RESOLVE (Research and Education for Solutions to Violence and Abuse), University of Manitoba
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Distingioshed Professor & Canada Researc Chair, Political Studies, University of Manitoba
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Assistant Professor in Indigenous Studies, University of Manitoba
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Director, Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics, University of Manitoba
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MA Student, Department of Sociology and Criminology, University of Manitoba
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Assistant Professor, Departments of History and Indigenous Studies, University of Manitoba
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PhD student, Clinical Psychology, University of Manitoba
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Assistant Professor, Anthropology, University of Manitoba
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Wayne Simpson is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor, Department of Economics, University of Manitoba
