Category Archives: Current Affairs

How Occupy’s (non) power structure enables sexism

By Sady Doyle | Published: October 26, 2011

It’s hard to focus on what marginalized people are saying, when they’re reduced to a collection of photos for the purpose of telling us that they’re “hot.” The act of finding those voices and listening to them is harder than taking a photo.

Also posted in feminism, glbtqi, north america, racism, rape, women | Tagged feminism, hot chicks of occupy wall street, occupy, occupy wall street, protest, sady doyle, sexism | 16 Comments

The US sends troops to fight the Lord’s Resistance Army with Uganda: What’s at Stake?

By Kristin Rawls | Published: October 17, 2011

What can 100 US troops actually do to combat a small but fanatical militia organization that has already existed for over two decades? Is Ugandan President Museveni really invested in taking down the Lord's Resistance Army?

Also posted in africa, human rights, north america, politics | Tagged kony, Kristin Rawls, lord's resistance army, museveni, rush limbaugh, uganda, war crimes | Leave a comment

Democratic Reform in Burma?

By Feature Writer | Published: October 14, 2011

After decades of military rule and censorship, the Burmese government is really desperate to show itself in a positive light. They’re so desperate that, ironically, the international community remains very cautious.

Also posted in All, asia, politics | Tagged burma, Chally Kacelnik, myanmar, suu kyi | Comments closed

Police Entrapment and the Explosion of the Occupy Wall Street Movement: An Eyewitness Account

By Feature Writer | Published: October 3, 2011

"This is the second time I have fought for my country,” a marine declared. “But it's the first time I've known my enemy."

Also posted in crime, human rights, north america, politics | Tagged j.a myerson, new york, occupy wall street, protests, united states | 1 Comment

The Talk of the Town: What is Education for?

By Jonathan Mok | Published: December 15, 2010

We want to decide what our children should learn...

Also posted in asia, east asia, Education | Tagged hong kong, private school, public school | Leave a comment

London Film Festival dispatch:Route Irish

By Mark Farnsworth | Published: December 8, 2010

What is the psychological cost of being a private war contractor in Iraq?

Also posted in middle east, politics, theater | Tagged Ken Loach, Liverpool | Leave a comment

Eminem, Hip-Hop, Homophobia and Whiteness

By Feature Writer | Published: November 1, 2010

Eminem is not a "good guy" in the traditional sense.

Also posted in Entertainment, Feature, music, north america, racism | Tagged eminem, hip hop, homophobia, la macha, racism, rap, whiteness | 3 Comments

Did Rick Sanchez deserve to be fired?

By Renee Martin | Published: October 6, 2010

We have a tendency to give people on the left a pass on their racist behaviour.

Also posted in Columnist, north america, politics, racism | Tagged jon stewart, renee martin, rick sanchez, the daily show | 4 Comments

Climate Change, Consumerism and the Working Class

By Erik Loomis | Published: October 4, 2010

Protecting land for recreation became more important than protecting people’s bodies.

Also posted in environment, north america, politics | Tagged capitalism, climate change, environmentalism, erik loomis | 6 Comments

Editor’s Diary: Whither Socialism?

By Sarah Jaffe | Published: October 3, 2010

Isn't it the time now to think about real, long-term changes?

Also posted in essays, north america | Tagged george orwell, john nichols, sarah jaffe, sarah palin, slavoj zizek, socialism | 5 Comments

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