How corporate landlords are eroding affordable housing — and prioritizing profits over human rights – Listen, with Nemoy Lewis
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Terrorist vs. militant: The complicated language of reporting atrocities in Israel-Hamas war
Written by Ivor Shapiro, Toronto Metropolitan University. Photo credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi and Graham Hughes. Originally published in The Conversation. Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestine demonstrations have been held around the world since the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7,…
India’s accusation of ‘terrorism’ is a ploy to hide its own human rights abuses
Written by Fahad Ahmad, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Baljit Nagra, University of Ottawa. Photo credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck. Originally published in The Conversation. A person holds a sign during a protest outside the Indian consulate in Vancouver in September…
Detangling the roots and health risks of hair relaxers – Listen, with Cheryl Thompson
The rising cost of living is eroding brand loyalty as consumers seek more cost-effective alternatives
Written by Omar H. Fares, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Seung Hwan (Mark) Lee, Toronto Metropolitan University. Photo credit: Shutterstock. Originally published in The Conversation. Cutting back on pricier food items and focusing on more affordable staple foods could help consumers…
Grocery retailers are benefiting from food subsidies in Northern Canada
Written by Nicholas Li, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Tracey Galloway, University of Toronto. Photo credit: The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick. Originally published in The Conversation. A person walks along a path in Iqaluit on March 6, 2019. Soaring food prices, growing profit…
Riskier times on campuses mean we need a tool for prevention and intervention of sexual assaults
Written by Sandy Jung, MacEwan University, and Jesmen Mendoza, Toronto Metropolitan University. Photo credit: Shutterstock. Originally published in The Conversation. How post-secondary institutions react after a sexual assault incident can impact campus safety. The excitement of entering a new academic…
Reclaiming Dada women’s art history shouldn’t mean amplifying orientalism and sexism
Written by Irene Gammel, Toronto Metropolitan University. Photo credit: Library of Congress. Originally published in The Conversation. 1920s Dada artist Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven was known as ‘the Living Dada.’ Digital archives have become powerful platforms for women artists who were excluded…
Discriminatory policing is denying Black youth their childhood
Written by Veronica Escobar Olivo, Toronto Metropolitan University and Marsha Rampersaud, York University, Canada. Photo credit: Shutterstock. Originally published in The Conversation. Youths’ stories detail concerning interactions with the police which speak to ongoing anti-Black racism in Canadian policing. A class-action lawsuit was…
Canada’s digital nomad program could attract tech talent – but would they settle down?
Written by Hari KC, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Anna Triandafyllidou, Toronto Metropolitan University. Photo credit: Shutterstock. Originally published in The Conversation. Digital nomad programs have proliferated in recent years. Now, Canada is seeking to use the idea to attract highly…
Halifax’s new development projects must not repeat the wrongs done to racialized communities
Written by Christine Hempel, Toronto Metropolitan University. Photo credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan. Originally published in The Conversation. African Nova Scotians have historically suffered the negative consequences of urban redevelopment. New projects in Halifax must involve genuine engagement with racialized…
The price of love: Why millennials and Gen Zs are running up major dating debt
Written by Omar H. Fares, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Seung Hwan (Mark) Lee, Toronto Metropolitan University. Photo credit: Shutterstock. Originally published in The Conversation. Genuine love holds immeasurable value, yet discovering it can pose challenges — and come with a…