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The Right To Protest, And Why You Don't Have It

Have you heard about what's going on at Columbia University in New York? There is an explosive and ongoing mass protest against the genocide of Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. It's mostly students and faculty, marching and chanting with the support of their

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Unfiltered #27: Looking Forward To Summer? Maybe Don't

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Wildfire Season In Canada

It's that time of year again; the time when my entire country holds its breath and prays for rain. Wildfire season in Canada is a terrible ordeal. As Climate Change continues to worsen and our weather patterns grow more and more unstable, the conditions for firestorms are showing

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I'm Back, Baby!

I am officially back in Canada, settled at my workstation with a fresh mug of coffee and a brain full of ideas. After weeks spent wandering beaches in the sun, it feels strange to be back in the chilly north. A few weeks spent vacationing with my in-laws and some

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Unfiltered #26: Elections And Beauty Pageants...What's the Difference?

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How Much Is Too Much: Pesticides On Our Food

Is there anything more delicious than a sun-ripened tomato fresh off the vine? The sweetness of corn on the cob thrown in hot water within minutes of harvest, roasted pumpkin, butternut squash, onions, garlic, and red bell peppers, and the glorious rainbow of fresh chard... Contrary to what Saturday morning

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Nazis Are Really Bad At Hide And Seek

I'm not convinced that neo-Nazis have developed object permanence. They seem to struggle with the fact that just because they're not in our faces, sporting swastika armbands and knee-high boots, it doesn't mean we don't know that they're Nazis. They

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Unfiltered #25: Border Patrol Problems Are Ongoing

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Does It Matter How Old a Politician Is?

Biden's age is all over the news right now. It's in the headlines, it's being mentioned on talkshows, and it's burning its way across social media. His 81 years on planet Earth have people questioning whether he is physically and mentally capable

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The Ocean Is Under Threat: Microplastics And The Changing Climate

I love the ocean. I grew up on the coast, and I've spent my entire life thus far with only a short journey between myself and the sea. The scent of salt on the air and the boundless beauty of the water are as vital to me as

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Unfiltered #24: I'm Thirty! It's All Downhill From Here

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Andrew Tate and the Manosphere

Another day, another set of handcuffs for Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan. If you don't know who Andrew Tate is, first things first- can I borrow your brain? I'll give it back, I promise. I just want to experience life without knowing about this toxic

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Modi's Up to Anti-Muslim Mischief Again

The government of India is mired in a bit of a mess right now. We're coming up on the next round of elections in the country, and the Prime Minister is building up for a run at campaigning for a third term. Narendra Modi is a seriously controversial

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Unfiltered #23: Gay Rights Across Africa

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Hate On Display: First Uganda, Now Ghana

The world is not a safe place for people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Those of us with even half an eye on the news already know this. We've been watching more and more anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric sweeping the internet, the news media, and finally the

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The Hats Didn't Do It, Maybe Sneakers Will!

Did you hear the news? Scores of Black voters will soon be jumping ship to vote for Donald Trump! Why? Well, because of the sneakers he's selling, of course! At least that's what Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo seems to think is going to happen. Y&

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Unfiltered #22: Hey Mr. Carlson, What's It Like in Moscow City?

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Long Live the King: Why Do People Want to Abolish the Monarchy?

The British Royal Family is in the news again. At this point, they're in the news every other day and the gossip wheel is always turning on fresh new interesting points of discussion. Whether it be people gushing about a royal wedding, whispering in hushed tones about scandalous

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A Little Valentine's Day Check-In

How is everyone doing today? It's been a little while since we've all sat down to talk. World-Weary is growing into a community now, albeit a small one- a few people comment regularly, and a couple more pop in to say 'hello' now and

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Unfiltered #21: Immunity Denied!

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Remembering History: We Can't Forget to Tell the Whole Story

February is Black History Month. In spite of what some people might think, there's a reason why it's important to take time to look back and remember certain parts of our horrible histories. As the saying goes, those who forget the past are doomed to repeat

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Let's Talk About The Opioid Epidemic

Addiction is a divisive topic. There are very few people in the world who have no experience with addiction at all, whether as an addict or as the friend or relative of someone who is addicted to something. Every individual has their own way of dealing with it. Some are

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Unfiltered #20: A World At War

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Florida Fascism: DeSantis Won't Be President

The election year is rolling on with agonizing slowness. We've already seen a couple of people drop out on the Republican side, which isn't surprising at all. I never believed there was any serious chance that someone would successfully primary Trump, not with his name in

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Another Day, Another Case of Horrible Police Misconduct

Did you hear about the mass grave in Mississippi? The one behind the Hinds County Detention Center, where 215 bodies have been found? Many of them missing people, some killed by police? Yes. You did read that right. No. I am not making it up. Read for yourself. You expect