Flash Analysis: Explaining the Protests in Hong Kong
This past week, hundreds of thousands of people have protested in the streets of Hong Kong over a proposed extradition bill, in some of the biggest demonstrations in the city’s More
Modern-Day Propaganda: What’s Being Done About Fake News in Canada
In recent weeks, Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould has been working alongside government officials and social media companies to ensure the spread of misinformation online is prevented. Concurrently, a More
Satire: Poll finds that the most popular political party among Canadians is the Raptors
A recent survey of 1,000 Canadians found that the Raptors have overtaken the Conservatives as the most popular political party in the country. Based on the polling results, an election More
Electoral Catastrophe: Analyzing Netanyahu’s Dwindling Legitimacy
After failing to meet the parliamentary deadline to form government last Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led the shortest serving government in Israeli political history. In order to secure More
Forget About Steel, the US and Canada Have Been Fighting Over Softwood Lumber Since the 1980s
Last month, the United States agreed to lift its tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada. These protectionist tariffs, however, should not be as concerning as disputes at the World More
Opinion: American Gun Culture and the Crime of Cowardice
Over a year ago, former Broward County Sheriff Deputy Scott Peterson stood outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, warning officers not to approach as a deadly shooting More
It’s (Not Just) the Economy, Stupid: Why a Narrow Focus on Pocketbook Issues May Not Be the Key to Success in October
The phrase “it’s the economy, stupid” was coined by James Carville, Bill Clinton’s campaign manager during the 1992 presidential election. His message, which was intended for an internal audience, has More
Satire: Congress to Ban Milkshakes After Rep. Matt Gaetz Gets “Milkshaked”
After Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was “milkshaked” last week, Congress has promptly taken action to ban all milkshakes from American soil. When contacted by MJPSatire, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy More
Canada-Philippines Tensions: Exploitation of East Asian LDCs & The Politics of Waste
After nearly half a decade, the 69 containers of waste that Filipino officials asserted were shipped illegally have finally departed home for Vancouver. The containers have been a source of More
Religious Neutrality Bill Exposes Divides in Quebec Society
Under the leadership of François Legault, Quebec’s CAQ government proposed in late March a new bill underlining various public workplaces in the province where individuals would no longer be permitted More