Activism
New film Sherpa documents the fearless Everest guides’ battle for respect
Review: Sherpa by Jennifer Peedom — The death of 16 Sherpas on Everest in 2014 went almost unnoticed by foreign climbers. But the tragedy helped the long-mistreated Nepalese guides to find their voice.
Written by: Adam White
Justice activists join hands across the Atlantic to end police killings
Black Lives Matter across the pond — From Mike Brown in Ferguson to Mark Duggan in London, black lives are being lost at the hands of police. But activists in the US and UK are building a transatlantic bridge, coming together to share stories of loved ones lost in their fight for change.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Canada is finally investigating murders of First Nations women
A breakthrough for justice — The homicide rate for indigenous women is four times the national average. At long last, Canada’s new government is no longer ignoring the problem.
Written by: Adam White
Minority students' futures are under threat in the United States
Battle for equality on campus — The future of diverse higher education in the United States could be at risk, as a young white woman challenges affirmative action before Congress.
Written by: Adam White
How to understand the far right Front National’s victory in France
Europe flirts with fascism. Again. — Thanks to exploiting terrorism and the refugee crisis, 2015 has been a great year for Europe’s far right. But their appeal runs much deeper, explains professor James Shields.
Written by: Alex King
Hugo Chavez’s Bolivarian revolution crumbles in Venezuela
Latin America’s progressive ‘pink tide’ is on the way out — Victory for the right wing opposition in Venezuela’s national elections is another defeat for left-leaning populist governments across the continent.
Written by: Alex King
How the Paris attacks have made a desperate situation worse for Europe’s refugees
Cold weather and cold hearts — Humanitarian concerns have taken a backseat while France, the UK and their allies wage war on ISIS in Syria. For migrants in the Calais Jungle camp, this means a long, tough winter.
Written by: Fiorella Lecoutteux
How political correctness at university is threatening student art
Challenging the idea of 'safe spaces' — In conversation with two art students exploring race, sex and politics in an era of the university 'safe space.'
Written by: Adam White
The battle to save the planet doesn’t end with the Paris climate change conference
France’s state of emergency won’t stop the green movement — Activists are determined government restrictions won’t prevent them from building a powerful grassroots movement for climate justice, explains Danielle Paffard of 350.org
Written by: Alex King
Young, British and angry? The government thinks you're a terrorist
Start of a police state? — A London children's safeguarding board has warned parents that distrust of government policy and the mainstream media could lead to potential extremism.
Written by: Adam White
