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Woman in sunglasses waves a Palestinian red, green, white and black flag surrounded by people wearing keffiyah.

Woman in sunglasses waves a Palestinian red, green, white and black flag surrounded by people wearing keffiyah.

What students protesting Israel’s Gaza siege want — and how their demands on divestment fit into the BDS movement

Mira Sucharov, Carleton University

A man with dark hair and in a blue dress shirt and grey tie speaks at a lectern. Large blue letters A and I are beside him.

To make AI safe, governments must regulate data collection

Wendy H. Wong, University of British Columbia

Cops on campus: Why police crackdowns on student protesters are so dangerous

Roberta Lexier, Mount Royal University

A black and white photo shows armed soldiers marching on a student protest.

A black and white photo shows armed soldiers marching on a student protest.

As campus protests escalate surrounding the Israel-Gaza war, Ontario’s Bill 166 is not the answer

Adam Davies, University of Guelph and Zuhra Abawi, Niagara University

A sign says 'Free Palestine' at a protest.

A sign says 'Free Palestine' at a protest.

Why the term ‘DEI’ is being weaponized as a racist dog whistle

Jennifer Saul, University of Waterloo

A blue sin above a door reading: diversity equity inclusion and belonging.

A blue sin above a door reading: diversity equity inclusion and belonging.

How not to counter the radical right

Rita Abrahamsen, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Michael Williams, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

A man on stage with a microphone in his hand gestures as he looks to the audience. A National Conservatism banner is behind him.

A man on stage with a microphone in his hand gestures as he looks to the audience. A National Conservatism banner is behind him.

Why students harmed by addictive social media need more than cellphone bans and surveillance

Why students harmed by addictive social media need more than cellphone bans and surveillance

Vinita Srivastava, The Conversation; Ateqah Khaki, The Conversation, and Catherine Zhu, The Conversation

Defence policy update focuses on quantum technology’s role in making Canada safe

Claire Parsons, Queen's University, Ontario

A dark haired man looks at a display of computer equipment as a man stands behind him talking.

A dark haired man looks at a display of computer equipment as a man stands behind him talking.

Detaining migrants in prisons violates human rights and risks abuses

Jessica Evans, Toronto Metropolitan University and Linda Mussell, University of Canterbury

A guard tower next to a tall metal fence with barbed wire

A guard tower next to a tall metal fence with barbed wire

Ensuring victims’ rights: The federal ombudsperson’s office is necessary but insufficient

Alain-Guy Sipowo, Université de Montréal

A young woman sitting on a chair, knees bent, looking pensive

A young woman sitting on a chair, knees bent, looking pensive

Higher density living is changing the way neighbouring works in Canada

Meg Holden, Simon Fraser University and Yushu Zhu, Simon Fraser University

A group of young women sort through piles of paper on a table

A group of young women sort through piles of paper on a table

Alberta’s Bill 18: Who gets the most federal research funding? Danielle Smith might be surprised

Ping Lam Ip, University of Alberta and Andrea DeKeseredy, University of Alberta

A woman in a dark suit jacket speaking at a microphone

A woman in a dark suit jacket speaking at a microphone

International student resentment brews but allowing fewer students into Canada isn’t the answer

George Kofi Danso, Queen's University, Ontario

Two dark-haired girls look at their phones as they sit in a hall at a university. One has a notebook on her lap.

Two dark-haired girls look at their phones as they sit in a hall at a university. One has a notebook on her lap.

Meta’s Canadian news ban could put people at risk during public emergencies

Archie McLean, Mount Royal University and Peter Malachy Ryan, Mount Royal University

A burnt bicycle in an area damaged by wildfire.

A burnt bicycle in an area damaged by wildfire.

The use of AI in war games could change military strategy

John Long Burnham, University of Alberta

Chess pieces with a blue and purple screen behind them.

Chess pieces with a blue and purple screen behind them.

The global scene

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks about his priorities for 2023 at the 58th plenary meeting of the General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York on February 6, 2023

GDP is not enough to measure a country’s development. What if we used the Sustainable Development Goals instead?

Eric Champagne, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Cristina D'Alessandro, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

Israel hits back at Iran: How domestic politics is determining Israeli actions

James Horncastle, Simon Fraser University

A woman in a black hijab shouts while holding a green, white and red flag.

A woman in a black hijab shouts while holding a green, white and red flag.

After Iran’s attack on Israel, is a devastating regional war next?

James Devine, Mount Allison University

A white apartment building with streaks of light in the sky above it.

A white apartment building with streaks of light in the sky above it.

A decade after the kidnapping of the Chibok girls in Nigeria, what has the #BringBackOurGirls movement achieved?

Temitope Oriola, University of Alberta

close-up of three women sitting in an audience

close-up of three women sitting in an audience

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left the entire region at a heightened risk of radioactive pollution

Nino Antadze, University of Prince Edward Island

A power plant is seen across a river.

A power plant is seen across a river.

Canadian politics

A woman in a navy dress with dark blonde hair grins while standing in the House of Commons. People around her are clapping.

Canadian federal budget 2024: Does it deliver on ‘generational fairness’ promise for Gen Z and Millennials?

Douglas A. Stuart, University of Victoria

Saskatchewan recognized ASL and Indigenous sign languages as official languages — and resources are needed for services

Marguerite Koole, University of Saskatchewan

Adult seen in bunny ears at a table making a sign to a child making the same sign.

Adult seen in bunny ears at a table making a sign to a child making the same sign.

High and dry: Federal budget 2024 misses the mark on water-related investments

Kerry Black, University of Calgary and David Barrett, University of Calgary

A firefighter points his hose at a grass fire with hills behind him.

A firefighter points his hose at a grass fire with hills behind him.

The Alberta government is interfering in public sector bargaining on an unprecedented scale

Jason Foster, Athabasca University; Bob Barnetson, Athabasca University, and Susan Cake, Athabasca University

A middle-aged man speaks into a megaphone while a crown of people holding red flags look on

A middle-aged man speaks into a megaphone while a crown of people holding red flags look on

New Brunswick’s notwithstanding clause use could spur Supreme Court action

Kerri Anne Froc, University of New Brunswick

A man at a podium in a suit points as he speaks.

A man at a podium in a suit points as he speaks.

American politics

The U.S. tendency to mythologize presidents may explain Donald Trump’s appeal

Thomas Klassen, York University, Canada

A tanned man with fluffy blond hair smiles while pointing at someone.

A tanned man with fluffy blond hair smiles while pointing at someone.

Whether it’s Trump or Biden as president, U.S. foreign policy endangers the world

Shaun Narine, St. Thomas University (Canada)

A man with greyish blond hair kisses an american flag.

A man with greyish blond hair kisses an american flag.

Trump vs. Biden, the sequel, is a battle of two older men with big liabilities

Thomas Klassen, York University, Canada

One man feigns having a tantrum while another speaks while raising his thumb.

One man feigns having a tantrum while another speaks while raising his thumb.

What does Donald Trump’s NATO posturing mean for Canada?

Paul T. Mitchell, Canadian Forces College

A rotund man with blond-grey hair points up.

A rotund man with blond-grey hair points up.

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