In most parts of the world, it is taken for granted that whoever is convicted of a serious crime will be sent to prison. In most circles, prison abolition is simply unthinkable and implausible. Prison abolitionists are dismissed as utopians and idealists whose ideas are, at best, unrealistic, impracticable, and foolish. This is how difficult […]
Editorial The recent announcement by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to cap international student permits at 360,000 in 2024—a 35% reduction from the previous year—has sparked widespread concern among academics and professionals involved in recruiting, teaching, and supporting international students. This cap, they argue, unfairly blames international students for Canada’s affordability crisis and threatens […]
Editorial Once the sun begins to brighten and warm the days of Spring , and the artist and the people’s sense of “culture” are awakened from winter’s slumber, we know that the season of street festivals is upon us. On almost any summer day, you’re likely to run into some kind of fete taking over […]
By Margaret Kimberley Black Agenda Report, editor and senior columnist Baltimore police continued to falsely accuse an innocent man when they shot and nearly killed him after the Freddie Gray uprisings. [Gray died from neck and spine injuries suffered while under arrest in a police vehicle]. Baltimore police continued to falsely accuse an innocent man […]
I have previously written articles about the loss of permanent residence status due to misrepresentation. In today’s article, I will be discussing the broader topic of losing Canadian citizenship status under similar circumstances. Unfortunately, some naturalized Canadian citizens believe that they are immune from deportation and removal, but this is incorrect. What follows are some […]
The conclusion of the trial of Umar Zameer, accused of first-degree murder in the tragic death of Toronto police officer Jeffrey Northrup on July 2, 2021, has left many questions lingering. Zameer’s acquittal, a moment of relief for him and his family, has, paradoxically, deepened the shadows over the legal proceedings and the path pursued […]
The commemoration of Indian Arrival Days – also sometimes known as Indian Survival Days – across the Caribbean each May and June serves as an annual reminder of a complex historical chapter that began in the 19th century — this is not the only time of year Indian Arrival Days happen, but several are concentrated […]
Medical misinformation proliferating on social media platforms has led to misconceptions regarding the safety and efficacy of hormonal birth control methods. The longstanding lack of transparency among physicians regarding certain rare but serious side effects has driven patients to seek guidance from unqualified online communities. False narratives suggesting that birth control pills and intrauterine devices […]
Editorial for May 02 2024 The term “ongoing turmoil” when describing Haiti may be a cliché, unfortunately, it is an accurate description of a country that has been in turmoil for as long of most of us can remember. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s resignation has been confirmed, with a transitional council taking office last […]
By Carlton Joseph US mainstream media leads one to believe that China is the greatest provocateur in the world, that the US and its allies are at China’s and Russia’s mercy, and all the US desires is world peace and security. Russia’s war with Ukraine, and China’s rise as an economic powerhouse have scared the […]
