Recently, I have been reading Book 1 of The Republic by Plato and have come across some interesting philosophical comments regarding how the perception of justice varies depending on an individual’s own thoughts, opinions, and life experiences. What one might see as good can be seen as evil by the other person and vice versa,…
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday in a 5-4 decision. Roe v. Wade is the historic decision that established the constitutional right to an abortion in the United States. As the result of the Supreme Court’ decision, almost half the states severely restrict abortion. Now, these laws will affect millions of people…
The 2022 Filipino general election occurred on May 9th, 2022. The general election includes both executive and legislative branches of government in the Philippines. This event was crucial for not only myself but Filipinos all around the world. As the daughter of Filipino immigrants, my parents have been watching every Filipino news outlet for the past…
Hint: there’s no right answer. This has been a topic of controversy in the scientific world for decades, sparking heated ethical debates mostly involving hypothesizing about the future. Imagine your favourite sci-fi movie suddenly becoming a reality. Absurd as it is, who knows what humanity may face in a century and whether we have the…
Last Friday, a new fuel tax break came into effect in Alberta. The policy, championed by Premier Jason Kenney, would dispense with the existing 13 cent per litre provincial tax on gasoline and diesel. It seems like a straightforward strategy: help reduce the burden of soaring fuel prices from consumers. It’s also immediately visible. Perhaps…
After securing two gold medals and a silver medal in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics at only 18 years of age, Eileen Gu made headlines around the world. She is the youngest Olympic champion and the first to win three medals in freestyle skiing. Over the past few months, Eileen garnered the attention of athletes,…
As you look through Netflix, you’ve probably seen the movie, Don’t Look Up appear on your screen as it has been on Netflix Canada’s Top 10 List for a while. With its star-studded cast and intriguing plot, the movie has captured the attention of millions of people. At first, it may seem like a satire…
As Canada enters yet another wave of the pandemic, most provincial governments have reacted with a wide range of measures. Unfortunately, Alberta is the exception here. Instead of enacting strict measures, officials told citizens to “just behave, and everything will be fine”. Other than going back to Step 1 of the transition plan and implementing…
Let’s take a look at the Alabama Human Life Protection Act which was signed into law on Tuesday by Republican governor Kay Ivey. The bill takes a severe and zero tolerance policy on abortions (with very, very few exceptions) in the state of Alabama. The bill strips women of the right to make their own…
On April 16th of 2019, Alberta elected a new representative in the House of Commons. Now Alberta is in the hands of Jason Kenney the leader of the United Conservative Party, the new premier has some aggressive moves up his sleeves against the Federal Government in order to get the Trans Mountain Pipeline built. His…
In case the abundance of campaign signs adorning every lawn has yet to notify you; there’s an election today. That’s right today April 16, 2019, is Alberta’s provincial election, and it’s an important one. Perhaps you’ve heard some pretty crazy rumors flying around about parties and their platforms. I am here, however, to put the…
Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada are in the middle of a groundbreaking scandal. Two key members of his cabinet have resigned, citing alleged political interference in an active prosecution involving a multinational corporation. The Liberal members of the Justice Committee forcefully adjourning an emergency meeting with their majority vote, leading members of…
10 days from today; January 19th, 2019 will mark Calgary’s 3rd Annual Women’s March.
Frida Kahlo is recognized as Mexico’s, if not the world’s, greatest painter. She is a Marxist, reconstructionist, disabled, bisexual painter and activist. Kahlo completely revolutionized the way we view art, gender, and society. Her art, particularly her self-portraits share a personal story of pain and suffering, but also a profound resilience. Kahlo explained, I paint…
While Canada may be a leader in the promotion of gender equality, one area in which we seriously lack is the severe under-representation of women in elected positions. In the most recent federal election, eighty-eight female MP’s (Members of Parliament) were elected, but that is only 26% of the total which ranks Canada 49th in…