By Andrea Katz, Associate Professor of Law, Washington University in St. Louis
The conflicts over President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois and Oregon hinge on a question as old as the Constitution itself: Where does federal power end and state authority begin?
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By Leda Stawnychko, Associate Professor of Strategy and Organizational Theory, Mount Royal University
Maryam Ashraf, Juris Doctor Candidate (Law), 2026, University of Calgary
In an era of heightened political polarization, merely longing for civility is no longer enough. Understanding just how to debate and respectfully disagree has become truly imperative, now more than ever and for a couple good reasons.
Humans are wired for connection. Our brains evolved for collaboration.…
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By Pascal Michelberger, Postdoctoral Scholar, Western Academy for Advanced Research, Western University
In the context of the temporary suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show on ABC, commentators have rightfully raised concerns about free speech, First Amendment rights and press freedom, linking them to the larger issue of American…
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By Liz Carrigan
Communities living near mines often bear the brunt of pollution, environmental degradation, and the economic instability brought by boom-and-bust cycles, while end-users and proprietors enjoy the economic and environmental gains.
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By Amnesty International
I am a clinical psychologist and my “official” relationship with LGBTQIA+ communities started in 2007 through OLKE (Homosexual and Lesbian Community of Greece), after I came out myself in 2002. While I said that I “officially” came out in 2002, the concept of coming out is multi-layered. People do many coming outs. Coming out to […] The post “Often in LGBTQIA+ communities, we are all we have” appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Amnesty International
Ahead of the “first ever” EU-Egypt summit between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President António Costa and Egypt’s President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi on 22 October, Eve Geddie, Director of Amnesty International’s European Institutions Office said: “A truly strategic partnership entails holding each other to account. As such, President Abdelfattah al-Sisi must call […] The post EU/Egypt: Partnership means holding each other to account for human rights violations appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Craig Prescott, Lecturer in Law, Royal Holloway, University of London
A small group of MPs is calling for the government to formally remove Prince Andrew’s titles. SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has tabled an early day motion asking the government to take legislative steps to remove Andrew’s dukedom.
At the time of publication, only 14 MPs have signed and there is no obligation for the government to act. But it is an opportunity for MPs to vocalise their desire for action. And it highlights that there are routes by which Andrew could be stripped of his titles.
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By Ian Ramsay, Emeritus Professor, Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne
Federal Education Minister Jason Clare says, ‘if you don’t think there are challenges in university governance, you’ve been living under a rock’.
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
The former Liberal prime minister says he wrote a new history book ‘to help contemporary Australians think better of themselves’.
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By Kanav Narayan Sahgal
Marathi film “Sabar Bonda” offers an intimate exploration of queer life in rural India by blending subtle storytelling with authentic depictions of family and belonging in the context of grief.
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