T-3 Months: MJPS U.S. Election Outlook
In exactly three months, Americans will head to the polls for the 2020 election. Donald Trump will be fighting for reelection against Democratic nominee Joe Biden, while all 435 seats More
Canada’s Silent Pandemic: Far-Right Hate Groups
Since Donald Trump’s election in 2016, far-right hate groups have gained increased attention, especially in the United States. While most attention to far-right hate groups has been aimed at the More
In-Depth: Citizenship and Collective Responsibility in the Era of COVID-19
Global response to COVID-19 has indicated a failure on the part of many individuals to understand the importance of sacrifice in times of crisis as a fundamental aspect of citizenship. More
“At Risk” of Suppression: COVID-19 Prompts a Crossroads in Ethiopia’s Democratization Process
Shortly after Yayesew Shimelis published information on his Facebook page about the Ethiopian government’s alleged preparation of 200,000 burial plots for victims of COVID-19, the independent journalist posted an apology More
Banning TikTok: Social Media and the Surveillance State
On July 6th, news broke that the U.S. government is currently considering banning the popular social media app, TikTok, due to concerns over national security. Senator Marco Rubio called for More
Talks Fail to Resolve Egypt-Ethiopia Water Dispute
The dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a hydroelectric dam on the Nile that Ethiopia hopes will unleash its potential for energy production dominance in Africa, has grown deeper. More
Plans for Annexation: An Unprecedented Blueprint for an Undemocratic Future
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to annex much of the Jordan valley has yet to be drafted, however, if implemented, the plan could have far reaching consequences for the More
In-Depth: Is Alberta’s Bill 1 Disaster Capitalism or Protecting a Struggling Industry?
June 17, 2020 elicited mixed emotions from different cross-sections of Albertans. Bill 1, which criminalizes “trespassing on, destroying, damaging, and obstructing the use or operation of any essential infrastructure”, was More
Could SpaceX’s Starlink be the Solution to Internet in Rural Canada?
For the millions of Canadians working and learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of fast and affordable internet connection has become abundantly clear. In light of this More
Decriminalizing Sex Work: Interview with Jenn Clamen, National Coordinator for the CASWLR
COVID-19 has been responsible for profound social change. The consequences have been astonishing with lengthy closures for universities, non-essential institutions and businesses, over 100,000 confirmed cases as well as family More