Social Issues

How can an industry and the world turn a blind eye to the harrowing statistic that over 40,000 children are trafficked in cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)? The gleaming allure of [...]

The world is shrinking. Globalization, with its intricate web of communication and interconnectedness, has brought diverse cultures and religions into closer proximity than ever before. This increased interaction has undoubtedly enriched our understanding of the [...]

Imagine a world where the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we walk on are not just shared resources but the very fabric of our existence, sustained by the delicate balance [...]

The human journey is a tale of fascinating contradictions. It’s a story of complex transformation, of compassion and conflict. Our evolutionary journey has shaped us into the dominant species on Earth, but not in the [...]

In a world increasingly defined by the choices we make, neoliberalism presents us with options that seem empowering but often lead us to ruin. The seductive doctrine of free-market supremacy and minimal state intervention has [...]

Canadian Thanksgiving, a time for reflection and gratitude for the blessings in our lives, has deep roots in the Indigenous cultures of Canada. Long before European settlers arrived, Indigenous peoples held ceremonies to celebrate the [...]

One year ago, the Middle East was plunged into a cycle of violence and retribution following the Hamas terrorist attacks. Israel's response, while primarily aimed at militants, has resulted in the deaths of countless innocent [...]

Okay, let's put aside the whole UAP/Chinese balloon/party balloon debate for a second and ponder a more terrifying possibility. What if that thing we shot down over Canada in February 2023 was actually an alien [...]

On 9/11, amidst the chaos and terror, one theme emerged: love. In their final moments, every voice, facing unimaginable fear and death, spoke only of love. There was no hate, no blame, only a desperate [...]

Capitalism's inherent drive for growth, fueled by the perpetual cycle of investment and profit, creates a compelling illusion of efficiency. Money begets more money, promoting a belief in boundless progress. However, this narrative ignores the [...]

For millennia, human economies thrived on the principle of use-value, mainly in circular economies. Work, trade, innovation, and markets existed long before capitalism took center stage. Capitalism's defining feature is the relentless pursuit of profit, [...]

The narrative of capitalism as a system born of free choice and individual liberty is a myth carefully constructed to mask its violent origins. From the 14th century, as feudalism waned, especially in Tudor England, [...]