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What disinformation coming out of the Farmers’ Protests tells us about the treatment of dissent in India

The media is pushing nationalistic ideologies that are quite harmful.
February 3, 2021
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Live-streaming the revolution: historic tractor march documented on social media
The revolution is being live-streamed, and we can’t afford to change the channel.
January 27, 2021
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Wrongfully claiming Indigenous heritage is harmful to Indigenous communities
The Canadian film industry has been rocked after allegations that prominent filmmaker Michelle Latim
January 27, 2021
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White Supremacy posters spotted in parts of Vancouver, Surrey and Nanaimo

White Supremacist posters were spotted across British Columbia following the pro-Trump riots.
January 19, 2021
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The Supreme Court's involvement in the farmers' protests is not a step in the right direction
The Supreme Court's comments might seem to spark optimism, but they are not a good sign.
January 19, 2021
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City of Surrey votes against land acknowledgement: here's why we expect more
The City of Surrey has once again shown their lack of commitment in addressing racism in Surrey.
January 19, 2021
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The storming of The US Capitol and its connection to race, politics, and the criminal justice system

“We aren’t asking you to shoot them, we are asking you not to shoot us like you don’t shoot them.”
January 12, 2021
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Numerous Canadian politicians resign after traveling abroad amid pandemic
While public health officials urge us to stay at home, politicians are going on vacation.
January 12, 2021
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Fiji’s latest cyclone: A wakeup call for leaders in the climate crisis
Just last week, Cyclone Yasa was the second largest storm to hit the Southeast Pacific this year.
December 23, 2020
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Community demands answers after incident of police violence against Black student at SFU
A Black alumnus from SFU was violently attacked and arrested by an RCMP officer on December 11.
December 23, 2020
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“Smashing the Ceiling”: Raj Chouhan becomes the first South Asian speaker of the B.C. Legislature
The accomplishment becomes more pronounced in light of Chouhan's activism and public service.
December 15, 2020
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Delhi Chalo: Farmers march to India’s capital to protest controversial farm bills
Millions have joined the march to India’s capital in demonstration. Read on for ways you can support
December 1, 2020

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